Masonry Magazine August 2011 Page. 50
INDUSTRY NEWS
Along with his professional career in the industry, Loliyong brings leadership experience from his military background with the United States Marine Corps, where he was a decorated veteran of both Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.
"Kica's drive for results has led to a track record of sales and revenue growth in a challenging market," says Gil Seco, senior VP and general manager-construction products division for Bonsal American Inc. "With Kica's more than 15 years of experience in the building products industry, his account management, strategic planning and sales and marketing expertise will be leveraged to continue the positive momentum of the ProSpec line."
Building Envelope Repair Symposium
In October, building designers, facility managers and construction professionals can attend the RCI 2011 Symposium on Building Envelope Technology. The event will be held Oct. 10-11, 2011, at the Westin Charlotte in Charlotte, N.C.
The two-day program will feature 12 different educational sessions presented by leading building envelope designers. Speakers will offer experience-based insights for specification of sound, durable building exteriors. Most programs will focus on repair and sustainable design methods for strengthening and improving existing exterior envelopes.
Leading building envelope product manufacturers will be present with displays of the latest products and services. More than 200 building envelope professionals are expected to attend.
Educational presentations will include:
* Common Installation Problems for Aluminum-Framed Curtain Wall Systems
* Preventing Failures in Hot-Applied Rubberized Asphalt Systems
* Recladding Case Study: CUNA Mutual Insurance Society Building
* A Rising Concern: Failures of Adhered Rigid Insulation
* The Latest and Greatest Enclosure Systems... Nevermind
* Nonconventional Approaches to Façade Restoration
* Going Beyond the Green Fuzzy: Measuring Runoff Reduction of Modular Vegetative Roofs
* Design Considerations for Open Joint Rainscreen Cladding Systems
* Case Study: Analysis of Condensation in Exterior Walls Clad with Precast Concrete
* Performance Concerns with Wood-Framed Attics
* Winter Rain Inside High-Rise Buildings.
For more information, visit www.rci-online.org/symposium.html, or call 800-828-1902.
Attend the MCAA Mid-Year Meeting in September
The MCAA Mid-Year Meeting will be held Sept. 14 - 16 in San Antonio, Texas. Come enjoy a few days of learning, networking and relaxation with your industry peers!
Wednesday, Sept. 14
* 5:30-8:30p.m. Opening Reception and Dinner
Thursday, Sept. 15
* 8-9a.m. Breakfast
* 9-9:45 a.m.- Legislative Committee Meeting
* 9:45-10:30a.m. - Membership Committee Meeting
* 10:30-11:15a.m. - South of 40 Committee Meeting
* 11:15 a.m.-12 p.m.- Education/Certification Committee Meeting
* 1-6 p.m.-MAC PAC Golf Outing Fundraiser
Friday, Sept. 16
* 7:30-9a.m. Breakfast and Board Meeting
* 9-10a.m.-Forming Peer Groups
* 10-11 a.m.-Shifting from Mason Contractor to Brand Builder
* 11 a.m.-12 p.m.- Increasing Production
* 12-2 p.m. - Lunch
* 2-8 p.m.- Enchanted Springs Ranch Outing and Dinner
* Events on Friday will be held at the Enchanted Springs Ranch
More about the seminars
Forming Peer Groups
Members of a current peer group will discuss the advantages of forming a peer group. Representatives from the Family Business Institute will discuss their role as mediator in a peer group. This group has been meeting for nearly three years and has had tremendous success. You will not want to miss this great opportunity to see