Masonry Magazine February 1980 Page. 21
SATURDAY, February 23
8:00 a.m.
Conference Registration-Until 4:00 p.m.
Atrium II, Lobby Level
Saturday Morning Workshops... This new feature will make it possible for you to hear a wide variety of subjects. The format allows you to pick any of the six Workshops best suited to your individual needs. On the schedule are:
8:15 a.m. to 9:00a.m.
Workshop #1-"ASTM C-270 or C-780-Their Pros and Cons"
(Session #26) Chambers Lecture Hall, Atrium II, Lobby Level
This Workshop, presented by Paul Rosensteel of the Arizona Masonry Guild, will be a provocative discussion of the testing of masonry mortars in the field. Mr. Rosensteel will describe the pitfalls of using ASTM C-270 as a means of testing in the field and provide data and demonstrate the field testing of masonry mortars as set forth under ASTM C-780. The conepenetrometer and its application to the field testing of masonry mortars will be fully explored and explained.
8:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.
Workshop #2-"The Basic Computer-Can It Help the Mason Contractor?"
(Session #27) Obelisk Room, Atrium II, Mezzanine Level
Mark Bradt, prominent computer specialist who has installed numerous computer programs for mason contractors in the Southeast, will present a complete explanation of various ways in which computers can assist the mason contractor in his business operation and field control systems.
9:15 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Workshop #3-"Contract Research Status Report"
(Session #28) Fleur-de-lis Rooms A & B, Atrium II, Mezzanine Level
George Plumb, MCAA Legal Counsel, and Robert Hatch, MCAA Contract Research Committee Chairman, will discuss with the members the general terms and conditions of sub-contractors' agreements, insurance provisions, warranties, indemnification agreements and, in general, contract language for the protection of sub-contractors.
9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
Workshop #4-"The Richardson/Nazdin Report on Industry Jurisdiction"
(Session #29) Rosetta Room, Atrium II, Mezzanine Level
James Richardson, Vice President, International Union of Bricklayers & Allied Craftsmen, and Leo Nazdin, Director of Jurisdiction, Laborers' International Union of North America, will team up to present a factual discussion of the masonry industry's jurisdictional boundaries.