Masonry Magazine December 2007 Page. 51

Words: Jessica Bennett
Masonry Magazine December 2007 Page. 51

Masonry Magazine December 2007 Page. 51
Sto Corp., specializing in cladding coating and restoration systems, has released a comprehensive guide to qualifying for LEED points using a variety of Sto products and qualifications. This guide is available by visiting www.stocorp.com or calling 888-786-2955 and asking for brochure S643B. The brochure features an easy-to-use chart that outlines Sto products that can contribute to earning LEED credits and points.

Why build in line with LEED?
You earn the credits, and we all win. Building with conscience.

CMAA Launches Online Certificate
Construction professionals seeking to upgrade their construction management and program management skills will soon be able to get a basic education through a new series of online certificate programs developed by the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA). CMAA used its National Conference and Trade Show in Chicago as a debut forum for the first in its projected series of eight self-paced, online certificate modules. An additional Construction Manager in Training program will be rolled out in early-2008.

International Code Council Elects Directors, Officers
The International Code Council elected its 2007-2008 board of directors and officers at the organization's recent annual conference. Members elected Steve Shapiro, director of codes compliance for Hampton, Va., as president of the International Code Council Board. The new VP is Adolf Zubia, fire chief for Las Cruces, N.M. Ron Lynn, building official and director of development services for Clark County, Nev., was elected secretary/treasurer of the board. Board members William Dupler, Barbara Koffron and Doug Murdock were reelected to serve three-year terms as directors. Dupler is director of building inspections for Chesterfield County, Va. Koffron is fire marshal of the Phoenix Fire Department. Murdock is director of building inspections for the city of Gainesville, Fla. International Code Council members also elected two new representatives to the board to serve three-year terms, Stephen Jones, construction official for Millburn Township and the Borough of Florham Park, N.J., and Jeff Whitney.

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