Masonry Magazine December 2007 Page. 56
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efforts to achieve environmentally sound operating practices. The awards were presented at the annual Environment and Safety Awards luncheon on Sept. 5 during NSSGA's Environment, Safety and Health Forum in Chantilly, Va.
The Masonry Society Introduces Inspection Seminar
The Masonry Standards Joint Committee (MSJC) is responsible for developing and maintaining the Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures and the Specification for Masonry Structures. As codes and other documents evolve, inspection has become more critical than ever. Identifying and checking key quality assurance items on masonry projects is essential for attaining quality masonry construction. To address this need, The Masonry Society (TMS) designed a seminar to help train masonry inspectors.
Inspection of Masonry Construction, which debuted as a one-day seminar on Nov. 8 in Pittsburgh, is based on the 2006 IBC and the 2005 MSJC, along with related ASTM standards and inspection guides. For more information about the seminar, contact TMS at 303-939-9700.
MCAA Region A Skills Challenge
The MCAA Region A Skills Challenge was held Oct. 13 in Gainesville, Va. Virginia-based Betco/Supreme, an Oldcastle company, sponsored the event. Spec Mix supplied mortar for 23 apprentices. Additional sponsors were Brick & Block Tool Shop, Hohmann & Barnard, LC Smith Brick, Potomac Valley Brick, Ernest Maier Block, and LF Jennings Inc.
Williams Wins IRWIN Tradesman Challenge Regional
Seattle resident Marc Williams won the IRWIN Ultimate Tradesman Challenge Central Regional Championship at Texas Motor Speedway in Dallas
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