MCAA Gateway: November 2020

Words: Todd Fredrick
Upcoming MCAA Webinars for November 2020
The MCAA Webinar Series features live and on-demand webinars on topics such as job site safety new construction technology increasing profits and more.  Visit www.masoncontractors.org/live to view a full schedule of upcoming programs and to register. The MCAA Webinar Series features live and on demand webinars on topics such as job site safety new construction technology increasing profits and more.  Visit www.masoncontractors.org/live to view a full schedule of upcoming programs and to register. -------------------- Old School Wood Bucks vs. New School Quick Headers Monday, November 2, 2020 at 10:00 AM CDT -------------------- Silica Train-the-Trainer Renewal - November 3, 2020 Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at 9:00 AM CDT Members: $250.00 Non-Members: $500.00 -------------------- The Builder of the Future? Monday, November 9, 2020 at 10:00 AM CDT -------------------- Masonry Codes and Standards Webinar Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at 9:00 AM CDT Members: $225.00 Non-Members: $275.00 -------------------- Masonry Mortar Joints And The Tools To Create Them: Form Or Function? Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at 10:00 AM CDT -------------------- Effective Leadership Communication Friday, November 13, 2020 at 10:00 AM CDT -------------------- Silica Train-the-Trainer Course - November 17, 2020 Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at 9:00 AM CDT Members: $350.00 Non-Members: $700.00 -------------------- Silica Train-the-Trainer Renewal - December 1, 2020 Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at 9:00 AM CDT Members: $250.00 Non-Members: $500.00 -------------------- Masonry Wall Bracing Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 9:00 AM CDT Members: $225.00 Non-Members: $275.00 -------------------- Key Elements to Special Inspections Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at 10:00 AM CDT -------------------- Silica Train-the-Trainer Course - December 15, 2020 Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at 9:00 AM CDT Members: $350.00 Non-Members: $700.00   New MCAA Members for November 2020  Andrew Griffin Masonry Co., Inc. Stuttgart, AR (870) 673-3263 Contractor Member Griffin Contractors, Inc. Morgantown, NC (828) 433-1204 Contractor Member Manship Builders, Inc. Carefree, AZ (480) 488-9111 Contractor Member The Belden Brick Company Canton, OH (330) 451-2031 Supplier Member Thornton Masonry Marshfield, MO (417) 942-8184 Contractor Member  
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