Masonry Magazine August 1981 Page. 8

Words: Jerry Pope
Masonry Magazine August 1981 Page. 8

Masonry Magazine August 1981 Page. 8
An MCAA Pre-Conference Seminar


Basic Masonry Estimating

Dates: February 12 & 13, 1982

Place: Orlando Hyatt House
1-4 & US 192
Kissimmee (Orlando), Florida

Hours: February 12-8:30 am. to 4:30 p.m.
February 13-8:00 am. to 12:00 noon

Cost: MCAA Member $125.00 per person
Non-Member-$175.00 per person


Registration Form

Return To:
Mason Contractors Association of America
17W601-14th Street
Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois 60181

Please register the following persons from our firm to participate in "Basic Estimating" to be held Friday and Saturday, February 12 and 13, 1982, at the Orlando Hyatt House.

We understand that registration for this seminar is required in addition to that for the 1982 MCAA Masonry Conference.

Registrants are:

Registration Fee:
MCAA Member $125.00
Non-Member $175.00

Fee includes attendance, luncheon on Friday, February 12, coffee breaks, necessary supplies and reference materials. Travel and living expenses are not included in registration fee.

All hotel reservations should be made on forms supplied by MCAA in conjunction with the Annual Conference or written request made to the MCAA Executive Office.

Make registration checks payable to MCAA. Return this form with your check to: Mason Contractors Association of America, 17W601-14th Street, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181, telephone: 312/620-6767

My check for $ is enclosed to cover registrations.

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Address

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Cancellation Policy.. Full fee will be refunded if cancellation is received no later than January 29, 1982. After this date, full refund cannot be guaranteed.

RETURN THIS FORM TO: Mason Contractors Association of America, 17W601-14th Street, Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois 60181.

(Cut Off and Mail to MCAA)


About the Seminar

The new "Basic Masonry Estimating" seminar, conducted by Jerry G. Pope, Construction Consultant from Greeley, Colo., was developed for those in the construction field who may be less familiar or experienced in masonry estimating. This new training program utilizes an entirely new manual written specifically for the beginning level. During the seminar, the participants will be divided into small teams and jointly work on problems. The results will be reviewed and critiqued.


Course Agenda

Parti-Contract Documents
Contract Document Development.
CSI Standard Specification Format.
Plan Review Methods.
Specification Review Methods
Game Plan & Planning Concepts.
Contract Document Problems.

Part II-Drafting Methods
Basic Concepts & Methods.
Tools of Drafting.
Drafting Line Examples.
Symbols, Conventions, Abbreviations
Drafting Example.
Drafting Material Checklist.
Rolling Parallel Rule Use.
Lettering & Line Drafting.

Part III-Plan Reading & Use
Typical Contract Documents.
Plans, Elevations & Sections.
Working Drawings.
Floor Plans
Elevations & Sections.
Scaled Measurements. Use of Scales.
Use of Plans & Schedules.

Part IV-Quality Survey Methods
Survey Planning, Document Review.
General Guidelines.
Degree of Accuracy Required.
Overrun Allowances.
Survey Methods.
Calculations & Checking.
Quantity Survey Sheet Example.
Tools of Estimating.
Example Estimate Sheets.

Part V-Masonry Survey
General Information.
Basic Procedures.
Quantity Survey Procedure by Item.
Checklist for Masonry Surveys.
Example Quantity Survey Sheets.

Part VI-Conversion Factors
Average Material Weights
Standard Masonry Conversion Factors.
Standard Facebrick & Tile Conversion
Factors.
Standard Facebrick Bond Conversion
Factors.
Standard Flue Liner Sizes.
Mortar Quantities.
Mortar Material Quantities.
Units/Production Square Foot.
Masonry Unit Types.

Part VII-Example Estimate Survey
Example Survey Summary.
Facebrick Survey.
Tile Back-up Survey.
Tile Partition Survey.
Tile Master Summary.
Mortar & Miscellaneous Survey.
Example Masonry Pricing Write-up.

Part VIII-Example Problems
Question & Answer Reference.
Masonry Specifications.
Special Detail Sheet
Masonry Building Drawings


About the Manual

The new "Basic Estimating Manual is published by the Mason Contractors Association of America and was authored by Jerry G. Pope. Mr. Pope has taken special care to bring the subject within reach of the beginning estimator or others interested in a better understanding of plans, specifications, the take-off procedure and pricing. Each seminar participant will receive a copy of the three-ring loose-leaf Manual which will be used as the text and workbook for the seminar.


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