Masonry Magazine December 2004 Page. 44
EDUCATION
SESSION
DESCRIPTIONS
# Wednesday, April 20-9:00am - 10:30am
A1 Masonry Aspects of the World Trade Center Disaster
Speaker: David Biggs, Ryan Biggs Associates, Troy, NY
Audience: All
Following September 11, 2001, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and American Society of Civil Engineers deployed a team of engineers to study the disaster. This speaker was one of 18 assigned to the World Trade Center, assessing the tower collapses and the subsequent damage to surrounding buildings. Photographs and personal experiences of Ground Zero will be presented, as well as highlights of the performance of masonry in the disasters.
A2 8 Ways to Prosper in Today's Construction Market
Speaker: James Adrian, Adrian International, Peoria, IL
Audience: Mason Contractor/General Contractor, Owner
Given the competitiveness of the industry, firms must be continuously looking for improvement. Eight timely topics present how to be competitive. Topics include: productivity improvement, estimating, scheduling, managing changes, record keeping and control, monitoring process, risk analysis and using new technology.
A3 Preventing Mold Growth & Moisture Problems in Masonry Construction
Speaker: Brian Trimble, International Masonry Institute
Audience: All
Understand controlling factors to the prevention of mold. Analyze established details relating to flashing, weep holes and drainage cavities that address moisture penetration. Introduce specific construction systems, such as air barriers, that improve moisture resistance and cuts back on mold.
A4 Multi Wythe Systems and Detailing with Rain Barriers and Air Screens
Speaker: Tony Darkangelo, Masonry Institute of Michigan
Livonia, MI
Audience: Mason Contractors/General Contractors, Designers, Owners
Session will include discussion on all aspects of how the systems should be designed and installed. Everything from pricing to flashing, from the base of the wall to the top of the wall, details of the systems, LEED issues and sustainability will all be discussed.
# Thursday, April 21 - 9:00am - 10:30am
B1 Role of Masonry in Sustainability
Speaker: Christopher M. Huckabee, Huckabee, Inc, Mansfield, TX
Audience All
Sustainability in construction is a major focus for today's designers and builders. Study sustainable construction and the critical importance of masonry in the quest for true sustainability. Life cycle and initial cost issues will also be covered.
B2 7 Things Contractors Always Ask Me
Speaker: Charles Vander Kooi, Vander Kooi & Associates, Littleton, CO
Audience: Mason Contractors/General Contractors, Designer Teams, Owners
Having professionally spoken to over 200,000 contractors, Vander Kooi addresses the 7 most asked questions by his attendees. Topics covered include: How should I organize my company?, How should I deal with Lowballers?, How much growth is good?, How do I keep in control?, What figures should I be looking at?, Do I get people first or the work?, When should I keep or sell equipment?
B3 Masonry Field Coordination & Quality Assurance
Speaker: Edgar Glock, Masonry Institute of St. Louis, St. Louis, MO
Audience: Mason Contractors/General Contractors, Designer Teams, Owners
A presentation of key elements of a Building Enclosure Coordination Program that begins at preconstruction and follows through to project close out. Focus will be on the interface and sequencing of masonry with other exterior building systems. Early coordination and consistent adherence to established procedures will reduce field conflicts, enhance productivity and aid in delivery of a quality product.
B4 Extending the Life of Masonry Buildings and Use of Movement Joints
Speaker: Patrick Conway, AIA, International Masonry Institute
Audience: All
Participants will be exposed to technical aspects associated with movement joints including industry, specification, and code requirements. Individuals will be able to identify construction problems that may occur in masonry construction as related to movement joints. Participants will be able to view extensive building examples and details that allow them to incorporate specification knowledge into practical and efficient wall details to facilitate a comparison of correct versus incorrect masonry design and construction procedures.
# Thursday, April 21-10:45am-12:15pm
B11 Proper Techniques for Installing Thin Veneer Stone
Speaker: Tony Mueller, Buechel Stone & Building Stone Institute
Audience: All
Buechel Stone's NTV (Natural Thin Veneer) is a thin, lightweight natural stone alternative to full veneer stone. Because it is lightweight, NTV can be installed in half the time and does not require additional foundation support as with full stone veneer. Its thinner dimensions also make it ideal for projects with limited space. Session will focus on discussing the unique features of NTV products and demonstrate the proper techniques for installing NTV and a newly-introduced weep system for the product.
B12 Negotiating
Speaker: Charles Vander Kooi, Vander Kooi Associates, Littleton, CO
Audience: All
Charles Vander Kooi will show you how to take negotiating from the usual adversarial relationship to positive methods of arriving at win/win solutions. It will focus in on: How it's been done, but shouldn't have been done; A better way - getting to agreements without giving in: The four principles of negotiating.
B13 Exiting Your Business the Right Way
Speaker: Jim Bates, Christman Group, Palatine, IL
Audience: All
An overview and introduction to the exit planning/succession planning process. Presentation will include valuing your business with a general overview of business appraisal and the various purposes/uses of a business appraisal. In addition, topics will cover what private business owners need to focus on in advance prior to a sale/retirement.
# Friday, April 22-1:00pm - 2:30pm
C1 Managing & Scheduling Your Work Crews
Speaker: Rick Gaeta, Vander Kooi & Associates, Littleton, CO
Audience: Mason Contractor/General Contractor, Designer Team, Owner
This session focuses on key areas and methods of managing one crew to multiple crews. Your ability to manage and motivate your field is a challenge that all sized companies face. Items discussed that contribute to a well run field include: Scheduling and Routing: A Good Estimating System is a must for Accurate Schedules, Job Costing on the Job, Planning in Advance, Motivation and People Management Skills.
C2 Secure Construction with Concrete Masonry
Speaker: National Concrete Masonry Association, Herndon, VA
Audience: All
Occupants of homes and buildings have the right to feel secure, be it from natural disasters such as earthquakes and hurricanes or from unfortunate unnatural events ranging from fire to terrorism. The performance of concrete masonry has been well documented related to high winds, seismic events, blast loads, and more. This presentation will address research documentation in these areas, case studies of documented performance, and design recommendations related to security with concrete masonry construction.
C3 Moisture Management in Steel Stud & Masonry Assemblies
Speaker: Charles Ostrander, Masonry Advisory Council, Park Ridge, IL
Dow Building Materials
Audience: All
When specifying wall systems, climate must be considered in order to control moisture and energy flow. Moisture works its way into wall systems in a variety of ways. It can diffuse through the components of the wall system in the form of vapor. Vapor can be carried into the wall cavity by air infiltration and air exfiltration. Water that leaks in through the roof or wall flashings will also enter the wall system. This seminar will look at these issues in more detail.
C4 Thin Stone
Speaker: Bill Halquist, Halquist Stone, Sussex, WI, Building Stone Institute
Audience: Mason Contractor/General Contractor, Designer Team, Owners
Due to its lighter weight, natural thin stone veneer can be installed in about half the time and does not require additional foundation support. Best of all, it's natural stone, and your customer will enjoy its intrinsic beauty, durability and strength of this product on their residential and commercial projects. During this session, we will discuss typical uses of natural thin stone veneer in both commercial and residential applications, cost savings using natural thin stone veneer.