Masonry Magazine October 2006 Page. 56
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sessions at Charlotte and Raleigh. Parsons' class is the first in a series of eleven classes that candidates must successfully complete with a passing exam grade to achieve individual certification. Future sessions include classes on basic masonry materials, codes and standards, advanced blueprint reading and estimating, and classes about successful business management.
Company certification will be based on a percentage of certified management employees and other factors as set forth by the NCMCA Certification Program Board of Governors. The North Carolina program is very similar to the Rocky Mountain Masonry Institute's (RMMI) certification program, successfully in place for a number of years, and features instruction by leading masonry and construction authorities from around the country. Ann Wolter, former executive director of RMMI, has served as consultant for the North Carolina program. For more information, visit www.ncmca.com.
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Darren Vassacetti (left) and Mike Rogers of Michael J. R Masonry, Brevard, N.C., were among those participating first NCMCA Masonry Contractor certification class.
San Francisco
The Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute Foundation, sister to the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute and the Small Element Paving Technologists, is holding the eighth International Conference on Concrete Block Paving at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco, Nov. 6-8. The conference theme, "Sustainable Paving for the Future," speaks to the ability of segmental concrete pavements to address total environment design - ecological, energy, safety and visual design needs for the 21st century. The conference will emphasize storm water management with permeable interlocking pavements, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and design for the disabled.
Every three years, researchers, consultants, design professionals, contractors and professors all enthusiasts in segmental concrete pavement - gather from around the world to exchange information in the continuing series of international conferences. Since 1980, the conferences have provided a rich technical exchange, as well as design, construction and maintenance technology to advance the worldwide industry of segmental concrete pavement.
The 2006 conference has been expanded to include technical paper sessions, continuing education sessions for practicing design professionals and a university professor's workshop. For more information, visit www.icpiconferences.org.