Masonry Magazine December 2012 Page. 42

Masonry Magazine December 2012 Page. 42

Masonry Magazine December 2012 Page. 42
INDUSTRY NEWS

October. These awards recognize the highest quality and innovation of merit shop construction.

The panel of judges represents a cross section of the top construction industry experts, including owners, architects, engineers and other industry leaders. By focusing on excellence and cutting-edge processes in merit shop construction, ABC-FEC calls attention to the "best of the best" and continues to raise standards throughout the construction industry.

Following are the 2012 winners in masonry categories. For a full list of winners, visit http://ps.businesssocialinc.com/other/excellence-in-construction-awards?chapter abceastflorida.

Eagle (1st place) Winners

Exteriors/Masonry, Precast or Stone-Over $5 million:

U.S. Southern Command Headquarters, Tilt-Up Plus LLC

Exteriors/Masonry, Precast or Stone-Under $5 million:

FAU Innovation Village, Woodland Construction Co. Inc.

Pyramid (2nd place) Winner

Exteriors/Masonry, Precast or Stone-Under $5 million:

UTC Fire & Safety, Woodland Construction Ca. Inc.

MCAA Certification Calendar

The following is the MCAA's education calendar for certification:

December 12
Conducting Workplace Investigations
ONLINE
Discipline: Ethics and Business Practices
Credits: 1

December 19
QA/QC Requirements for Masonry Construction
ONLINE
Discipline: Codes and Standards
Credits: 1

2013

February 3-4
Masonry Foreman Development Course
Las Vegas
Discipline: Ethics & Business Practices
Credits: 16

February 3-4
Masonry Quality Institute
Las Vegas
Discipline: Masonry Quality Institute
Credits: 16

February 4
Cloud Asset Management-It's Not as Intimidating as You Think
Las Vegas
Discipline: Ethics & Business Practices
Credits: 1.5

February 4
Construction Boot Camp for Field Leaders-Four Corners of Field Leadership Excellence
Las Vegas
Discipline: Ethics & Business Practices
Credits: 8

February 4
Construction Field & Project Management Systems that Work!
Las Vegas
Discipline: Ethics & Business Practices
Credits: 3

February 4
Estimate Accurate Job Costs- Know Your Labor, Equipment, Overhead & Profit
Las Vegas
Discipline: Bidding Practices
Credits: 1.5

February 4
How to Properly Design and Install Trouble-Free Stucco
Las Vegas
Discipline: Masonry Products
Credits: 1.5

February 4
Improving Performance by Providing Effective and Motivating Feedback
Las Vegas
Discipline: General
Credits: 1.5

February 4
Managing and Motivating Your People by Personality
Las Vegas
Discipline: General
Credits: 3

February 4
Masonry Repair and Restoration Techniques
Las Vegas
Discipline: Masonry Products
Credits: 3

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
Beryllium and Cadmium Hazards in the Workplace
Discipline: Safety
Credits: 1

ONLINE
Bloodborne Pathogens
Discipline: Safety
Credits: 1

ONLINE
Brick Efflorescence, Stains and Cleaning
Discipline: Masonry Products
Credits: 1.5

Online classes available at www.masoncontractors.org. We now offer Masonry Live Education Webinars on Wednesdays at 10 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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