Masonry Magazine July 2012 Page. 49
Building Enclosure
Commissioning
William D. Waterston, RRC, AΙΑ
Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates Inc., Boston, Mass.
Wei Lam, PE-Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates Inc., Boston, Mass.
Curtain Wall Issues, Problems, and Solutions
Karim P. Allana, RRC, RWC, PE-Allana Buick & Bers Inc., Palto Alto, Calif.
Low-or High-Vapor Permeability of Water-Resistive Barriers: Does It Matter?
Marcus Jablonka - Cosella-Dörken Products Inc., Beamsville, Ont.
Combination of Wind Load and Rain Load on Flat (Low-Slope) Roofs
Stephen Patterson, RRC, PE - Roof Technical Services Inc., Fort Worth, Texas
Madan Mehta, PE, PhD- University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas
Material Handling Products
Is New Dealer for Nissan Forklift
Nissan Forklift Corp. announced Material Handling Products Corp. (MHP Corp.) as its new authorized distributor in upstate New York. MHP Corp. is responsible for Nissan Forklift new equipment sales, aftermarket parts and service in upstate New York, with locations in Rotterdam and Syracuse. "We've had our eyes on the Nissan brand for several years. It was a natural fit for a lift truck partner," says Scott Minich, president at MHP Corp. "Nissan is known for its quality and progressive fresh products. The new generation of workers in materials handling recognize the Nissan brand and appreciate the innovative design of Nissan Forklift products."
eVoice to Help Small Construction Businesses Run Efficiently
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MCAA Certification Calendar
The following is the MCAA's education calendar for certification:
July 11
Union Salting
ONLINE
Discipline: Ethics and Business Practices
Credits: 1
July 17
MCAA Safety Forum Building a Safety and Health Culture
ONLINE
Discipline: Safety
Credits: 1
July 18
New Union Activities
ONLINE
Discipline: Ethics and Business Practices
Credits: 1
July 25
Obstacles to Leadership High Payoff Activities
ONLINE
Discipline: Ethics and Business Practices
Credits: 1
July 31
Water Resistant Masonry
FREE Masonry Cavity Wall Design Webinar presented by Dow Building Solutions
ONLINE
Discipline: Masonry Products
Credits: 1
August 1
Leading for Success in a Tough Economy
ONLINE
Discipline: Ethics and Business Practices
Credits: 1
August 8
Seven Strategies to Increase Production
ONLINE
Discipline: Ethics and Business Practices
Credits: 1
August 15
Recognizing Protected and Concerted Activity
ONLINE
Discipline: Ethics and Business Practices
Credits: 1
August 22
Improving Team Performance with High Payoff Activities
ONLINE
Discipline: Ethics and Business Practices
Credits: 1
August 29
Improve and Maximize Field Productivity
ONLINE
Discipline: Ethics and Business Practices
Credits: 1
September 5
Miller Act Claims
ONLINE
Discipline: Ethics and Business Practices
Credits: 1
September 18
MCAA Safety Forum -TBD
ONLINE
Safety
Credits: 1
September 19
The Benefits of Renting Vs. Buying
ONLINE
Discipline: Ethics and Business Practices
Credits: 1
August 29
Grow Your BIZ-How to Win More Contracts and Find New Customers
ONLINE
Discipline: Ethics and Business Practices
Credits: 1
ONLINE
29 CFR 1926 Subpart R Steel Erection
Discipline: Safety
Credits: 1
ONLINE
Analyzing Financial Statements Advanced
Discipline: Ethics & Business Practices
Credits: 3
ONLINE
Arbitration and Mediation
Discipline: Ethics & Business Practices
Credits: 2
Online classes available at www.masoncontractors.org. We now offer Masonry Live Education Webinars on Wednesdays at 9 a.m. CST. For more information or to register for any of these programs, please go to http://certification.masoncontractors.org/education/index.php
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