Continuing Education Archives - Watkins Concrete Block

The October AIA Continuing Education topic is  Brick Manufacturing and Specifications presented by Glen-Gery Brick.  This presentation meets AIA requirements for 1 hr HSW credit and will be offered at Anthony’s Steakhouse in Omaha.

Topic: Brick Manufacturing and Specifications
Presented By: Glen-Gery Brick
EU: 1hr HSW

When: October 5, 2015; 12:00-1:00 pm
Where: Anthony’s Steakhouse, 7220 F. Street, Omaha, NE
Food: Lunch Provided

Overview:
This presentation focuses on how brick are made, including discussion regarding: appropriate raw material, forming of brick units, surface colors and textures, firing and testing of brick units to ensure a durable finished product. The focus then turns to specifications.

The August AIA Continuing Education topic will be Healthy Walls = Rainscreen & Ventilation presented by Lonnie Ruckman, Masonry Resources.  This presentation meets AIA requirements for 1 hr HSW credit and will be offered at Anthony’s Steakhouse in Omaha.

Topic: Healthy Walls = Rainscreen & Ventilation
Presented By: Lonnie Ruckman, Masonry Resources
EU: 1hr HSW

When: August 5, 2015; 12:00-1:00 pm
Where: Anthony’s Steakhouse, 7220 F. Street, Omaha, NE
Food: Lunch Provided

Overview:
This seminar provides an outline of crack control issues for concrete masonry units.
This very important technical presentation will demonstrate the techniques to protect various types of wall systems from the damage of water penetration, Participants will learn to design for moisture control and redirection of water sources and the components and construction of a rain screen.

The National Concrete Masonry Association and Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute are sponsoring a 4 part free webinar series on New Sustainable Site Solutions Using Manufactured Concrete Products.

Part 1: Segmental Retaining Walls Best Practices
Date and Time: June 17, 2015 at 12 pm
Duration: 1.0 hour
Cost: No charge
Continuing Education Credits: 1.0

Part 2: Effective Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavement Maintenance
Date and Time: June 21, 2015 at 12 pm
Duration: 1.0 hour
Cost: No charge
Continuing Education Credits: 1.0

Part 3: Interlocking Concrete Pavements
Date and Time: TBD

Part 4: Articulating Concrete Blocks
Date and Time: TBD

Click Here to register or for more information

The June presentation for architects in the Omaha area will cover Concrete Restoration and Repair and meets AIA requirements for 1hr HSW credit.  This presentation will describe the stresses leading to concrete deterioration and how to select the appropriate repair product and the proper techniques.

Join us on June 3, 2015 from 12:00-1:00 pm at Anthony’s Steakhouse in Omaha.