Registration open for July SRW Train—the-Trainer courses

Words: Rick ThompsonThe National Concrete Masonry Association is hosting an SRW Train-The-Trainer class for NCMA members July 21 and 22 in Bloomimgton, Minnesota.

The SRW Installer Basic and Advanced Courses and exams are delivered locally by NCMA-authorized industry representatives (SRW Installer Trainers). NCMA members whose employees complete this Train-the-Trainer course can provide a valuable service to customers and build relationships with SRW installers by sponsoring local course sessions and exams. This Train-the-Trainer course teaches SRW installation guidelines, material and system component properties, soils and compaction, site practices, and how to teach this subject to installers.

To register please fill and send back this form. Registration questions — Brittaney Thompson or 703-713-1900. Content questions — Gabriela Mariscal.
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