Masonry Industry Planning Calendar

Words: James Barker, Mark Hogan, Nick Denner, Michael GurevichBelow are important upcoming events in the masonry industry:

November 1996

7-10
Fifth Annual Green Building Conference, Austin, TX.
Sponsored by the Austin Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, the National Association of Home Builders Research Center, the University of Texas School of Architecture, and others.
Contact: Nick Denner (512) 264-0004

8
Principles of Industrial Engineering (PIE) for Mason Contractors
Tampa, Florida
Workshop on productivity enhancement and cost reduction. Sponsored by the Barker Group, Brentwood, TN
Contact: James Barker (888) 743-4968

12 or 13
Brick Veneer and Metal Stud Backup
New York City Brickwork Design Center.
Contact: Michael Gurevich (212) 684-4229

19 or 20
Brick Masonry: Inspections and Quality Control
New York City Brickwork Design Center.
Contact: Michael Gurevich (212) 684-4229


December 1996

2-5
International Conference & EXPO on Natural Disaster Reduction
Washington, D. C.
Contact: ASCE Conference & Convention Department

7-8
Masonry Certification Seminar
Masonry Institute of Michigan Headquarters, Livonia, MI. Sponsored by the Masonry Institute of Michigan.
Contact: Masonry Institute of Michigan (313) 458-8544

10-13
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Committee C15 Meeting
New Orleans, LA.
Contact: ASTM Meetings Department

21-22
Masonry Alliance for Codes and Standards Meeting
Schaumburg, IL
Contact: Mark B. Hogan (703) 713-1900

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