Masonry Magazine April 2000 Page. 48

Words: Edward Allen, Michael Klein, Ed Mallari
Masonry Magazine April 2000 Page. 48

Masonry Magazine April 2000 Page. 48
If you missed sending an architect to this year's MCAA Architects' Masonry Symposium, this is what you missed:

Architects enjoy a lighter moment during the comparative wall systems at the Architects Masonry Symposium.

Architects from all over the country prepare to learn to lay block.

Michael Klein takes notes during the fire ratings for concrete masonry seminar.

Ed Mallari of Swisher & Hall (Las Vegas, NV) takes notes during the seminar.

Architects practice their block-laying techniques before going to the real walls on the house.

Architects practice their techniques before pairing up with apprentices for intense block-laying.

Edward Allen delighted architects with design concepts during the "Showcase of Masonry Architecture".

What are architects saying about the Symposium

"The hands-on block laying was a revelation; I now have a better understanding of how our design is implemented in the field."

"You had an excellent speaker; he covered control joints in great depth; I enjoyed his style immensely."

"The seminars sparked potential in my ongoing creative thinking about brick systems. It was time well spent."

"Mind expanding overview of potential for using brick."

"The speaker really utilizes and stresses common sense and practical applications."

"Thank you for the opportunity to attend the conference. I learned a lot about the uses for masonry."

"I appreciated the dialogue with industry leaders. They were sincere and up front on many issues."

Nearly 40 architects from all over the country participated in this year's Symposium featuring top-notch seminars with top quality speakers and an excellent hands on educational event.

Don't miss this opportunity to educate your customer next year! For information on sponsoring an architect call 1-800-536-2225 and ask for Jeff Buczkiewicz.


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