CSI/CONSTRUCT Draws a Vibrant Crowd to St. Louis

Words: Dan KamysNovember 2015 [caption id="attachment_11418" align="alignnone" width="600"]CSI CONSTRUCT show Shown is the Premier Wall, created by Irwin Products, Midwest Block & Brick, Quikrete/SpecMix, Swanson Masonry, Joint Apprenticeship Training Center (Steve Johnsen, Instructor), Bricklayers’ Union Local No. 1 of Missouri, and Eastern Missouri Laborers’ District Council.[/caption] The CONSTRUCT show, sponsored by CSI, was held in St. Louis last month and was busy with vibrant displays of everything smart, efficient and technical. The show is always a great opportunity for furthering education, with more than 50 available accredited courses. The education program sessions are taught by experts and offer AIA Learning Units and Health, Safety and Welfare courses, and Green Business Certification Inc. Continuing Education hours. It’s also a great event for observing cutting-edge masonry-related products and sophisticated wall systems. The show is perfect for anyone who designs, builds, specifies, engineers, renovates or operates in the built environment. The Masonry team converged on the Gateway City to network with some of our industry’s difference makers, and learn about products and services that will affect the way we build, now and in the future.
[caption id="attachment_11415" align="alignnone" width="255"]Herbert Slone with Owens Corning explains the Cavity Complete wall system. Herbert Slone with Owens Corning explains the Cavity Complete wall system.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_11417" align="alignnone" width="255"]John Young talks shop at the Prosoco booth. John Young talks shop at the Prosoco booth.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_11412" align="alignnone" width="255"]Shown are Adam Hines and Sarah Atkins at the CavClear booth. Shown are Adam Hines and Sarah Atkins at the CavClear booth.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_11414" align="alignnone" width="255"]The Husqvarna team demonstrated a new remote-controlled polisher at the show. The Husqvarna team demonstrated a new remote-controlled polisher at the show.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_11413" align="alignnone" width="255"]ePro Waterproofing Systems’ Kevin Polk (left) observes the busy aisles at the CSI show. ePro Waterproofing Systems’ Kevin Polk (left) observes the busy aisles at the CSI show[/caption] [caption id="attachment_11419" align="alignnone" width="255"]The team at Hilti had a busy week at CSI/Construct. The team at Hilti had a busy week at CSI/Construct.[/caption]
 
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