Masonry Magazine October 2008 Page. 32
2009 MCAA CONVENTION
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Discipline: Ethics & Business Practices
Credits: 18
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Masonry Quality Institute
Monday, Feb. 2; Tuesday, Feb. 3, 8 a.m. 5 p.m.
Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall, Level 2, Room $230
The Masonry Quality Institute will provide you the ability to measure your company's level of quality. This two-day course will assist masons in evaluating their services, meeting stringent customer expectations, and improving their profitability. The course includes an introduction to the quality process, detailed implementations of the basic principles of quality, discussions on the quality process and strategies for team building and problem solving. If you are serious about building a successful, profitable mason contracting business, you should attend this valuable program.
Discipline: Masonry Quality Institute
Credits: 16
Understanding Codes & Standards
Wednesday, Feb. 4, 8 a.m. 12 p.m.
Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall, Level 2, Room S232
The Understanding Masonry Codes & Standards seminar will explain the major changes that have been made to the 2005 Masonry Specification, along with some important changes in the 2006 IBC, why they were made, and what the changes may mean to you as a contractor. You will work through real-life examples that are encountered daily. The course will cover basic masonry design and construction examples that contractors need to know, using both the Code and the Specification. By the end of this seminar, you will be able to put the new Masonry Code into practice.
Discipline: Codes & Standards
Credits: 6
Basic Masonry Estimating
Thursday, Feb. 5, 8 a.m.4 p.m.
Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall, Level 2, Room $230
Learn the basics of masonry estimating, or refresh your memory with the Basic Masonry Estimating seminar. The course will teach the key concepts such as estimate types, estimating mathematics, bid forms, computer solutions, and more. This session includes a step-by-step approach to the estimating procedure including direct and indirect costs, materials, labor, equipment, project and office overhead and profit. Enroll your employees today and watch your profits grow. IMAS
Discipline: Bidding Practices
Credits: 8
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