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TIME TABLE
Jan, Feb, Mar 1999
US Heritage Training Center will offer several two day workshops on repointing historic masonry buildings. These workshops include hands on lime making, old world techniques, preparation and application of historic lime mortars. For more information call 773 286 2100 or fax 773 2866 1862
Feb 17-20, 1999
MCAA Conference and Masonry Expo. Orlando, FL is the only opportunity for masonry supplier and masori contractor to meet face to face. Masonry Expo offers many show discounts in addition to the educational programming and audience generating events. For more information call Rachel Young at 800536 2225.
Feb 26, 1999
National Masonry Career Day
Mar 15-16, 1999
The 1999 University Professors Masonry Workshop (UPMW) has been scheduled by The Masonry Society and other national sponsoring organizations. The workshop will take place on March 15 and 16, 1999 at the lilinois institute of Technology in Onicago. This is the most important event of the year for architectural and engineering educators who teach masonry courses or hope to incorporate masonry courses or portions of courses into their curriculum. By assisting educators in producing more knowledgeable young professionals the sponsors expect to increase the overal knowledge pool on masonry design, thereby making masonry the material of choice. As in past years, the 1969 UPMW will feature separate tracks for architects and engineers, as well as plenary sessions on construction, design, and solutions to common masonry problems. Those attending will have the opportunity in breakout sessions to share the newest deas in architectural and engineering education, to learn what resources are available for masonry education, to discuss research opportunites, and to get answers from some of the industry's most knowledgeable experts. Russell Brown of Clemson University will lead the engineering track and J. Patrick Rand of North Carolina State University will lead the architecture track. Both are very experienced educators on masonry and will help those in their sessions get the most from the workshop For more information phone 303 939 9700, fax 303 541 9215, email info@masonry society.org
Mar 26-28, 1999
Spirit of Preservation Exposition in Saratoga Springs, NY will exhibit specialty products, artisans and resources for the preservation, restoration and renovation of Piston structures and environments, plus seminars and workshops. For more information call 518 584 0027.
Apr 19-24, 1999
HANNOVER FAIR, the world's largest trade fair for industrial technology, will unveil a new exhibition program that has been streamlined to focus more closely on automation technology within alled segments of industry. Beginning with HANNOVER FAIR 99, the central theme of the show each year will be the presentation of all the technologies and modular elements that constitute the modern automated factory environment. The event actually a series of sector-specific fairs comprising one umbrela event-will retain its odd-yearieven year schedule. The USA Pavilions provide small and mid sized American companies with a simple and affordable way to reach decision makers from around the world. The USA Pavilions at HANNOVER FAR 99 are certified by the U.S. Department of Commerce and will feature on-site trade support from the U.S. Embassy-Born
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