Category: Building Inspectors

Masonry Construction & Inspection Certification Workshop :: November 9-10, 2018 Orlando

10/15/2018

For Engineers, Contractors, Building Officials & masonry Industry professionals...

Whether designing, building, testing or inspecting, when you’re working with masonry, understanding all of the codes and specifications governing the various masonry components (block, brick, grout, mortar and steel) is essential.

Course includes TMS 402/602 Codes book and printed mark-up excerpts of ASTM materials. All other course materials distributed via USB flash drive. Classroom training requires participants to bring a laptop computer with USB flash capabilities.

Classroom Training: $399
MAF & BOAF Members: $349
Next class: November 9-10, 2018 in Orlando.
More info: www.masonryworkshop.com

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2018 Masonry Construction & Inspection Certification Workshop Dates Announced...

2/6/2018

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MASONRY CONSTRUCTION & INSPECTION WORKSHOP
Updated for 2016 TMS 402/602, ASTM Standards and the
6th Edition of the Florida Building Code!

Whether designing, building, testing or inspecting, when you’re working with masonry, understanding all of the codes and specifications governing the various masonry components (block, brick, grout, mortar and steel) is essential.

Understanding the role of each of the team players involved with a masonry project is imperative. That’s why this one-of-a-kind workshop was developed. Unique in its big-picture approach to masonry it offers the latest information on all aspects of Design, Workmanship and Materials. Members from the entire masonry family, from building inspectors and architects to masons and engineers, are in attendance at each class. The course instructors are 5 distinguished members of our industry each with a lifetime of “on the job” experience. Instructors present both basic and up-to-date issues in their field while focusing on how each discipline works with the others to ensure quality masonry.

NEW CODES & STANDARDS
Workshop covers all the new codes and standards used in masonry: 2016 TMS 402/602 (Formally ACI 530/530.1); Updated ASTM Standards referenced by the 6th Edition Florida Building Code; Updated BIA and NCMA Tech Notes; changes to the Florida 6th Edition masonry chapter and much more!

2018 Workshop Dates

March 23-24, 2017 | 6353 LEE VISTA BLVD. ORLANDO, FL
June 22-23, 2018 | 6353 LEE VISTA BLVD. ORLANDO, FL
September 21-22, 2018 | 6353 LEE VISTA BLVD. ORLANDO, FL
November 9-10, 2018 | 6353 LEE VISTA BLVD. ORLANDO, FL

Cost
MAF & BOAF Members - $349.00
Non-Members - $399.00

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PAINTER'S CORNER: HOW CLOSE IS TOO CLOSE?

6/8/2017

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Have you ever had someone or something encroach on your personal space so badly that you wanted to scream “Back Off!”? So how close is too close?

When my daughters were in high school, they went to a school that had a “Six Inch Rule”. Boys and girls had a 6” rule of separation. Now, as most of you fathers of daughters know, six inches is simply not enough!

A distance that can be critical for a masonry contractor is the distance from which masonry should be viewed to determine its acceptability. If we have reached the point of trying to view the masonry from a certain distance, we already have a problem.

Read the whole story here: https://www.masonrymagazine.com/blog/2017/06/01/painters-corner-mcaa-magazine-2/

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Question: What Can I Do About Congestion?

5/15/2017

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Painter's Corner - MCAA Magazine
What can I do about congestion? The short answer is take an anti-histamine and call your doctor. Oh, not that type of congestion! That’s a sinus problem and all in your head anyway!

Congestion in a concrete masonry unit (CMU) wall creates frustration and aggravation for the mason. This leads to lower productivity and the possibility of mistakes by actions or omissions. Add it all together and you have created the potential for a less than expected quality product.

“Congested” is defined as something being too full or overcrowded. There are several ways that CMU wall can suffer from congestion. The main contributors to the clutter in the CMU wall are the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing trades. Masonry is the only one of the three major wall types that is expected to accommodate their “stuff” as we build the wall. Wood and stud walls are built and then the MEP folks do their rough install. On the other hand, we (masonry) are expected to install piping, boxes, conduit, holes for duct work, etc. the accumulation of these things created congestion.

Read the full article: https://www.masonrymagazine.com/blog/2017/05/01/painters-corner-mcaa-magazine/

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City of Fort Lauderdale, Department of Sustainability Holds Masonry Workshop

5/10/2017

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May 4-5 2017 (Fort Lauderdale, FL) - The Masonry Association of Florida held a two-day Masonry Construction & Inspection Certification workshop for the city of Fort Lauderdale Department of Sustainability at the Safety and Training center in downtown Fort Lauderdale. Attendees included City of Fort Lauderdale and Davie, Florida building inspectors and contractors from Miami and Orange Park, Florida. Thank you to Robyn Randall, City of Fort Lauderdale Training Manager for coordinating the course with the MAF's Deb Bartolucci and Don Beers. Special thanks to instructors: Alex Hockman (FLAPB), Chris Bettinger (Oldcastle), Greg Moody (CEMEX), Don Beers (MAF) and Jerry Painter (Painter Masonry) for making themselves available to teach this important class. Additional Masonry Workshop class dates for 2017 are available by visiting: www.masonryworkshop.com

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Life is Better with Block.

Masonry Construction & Inspection Certification Workshop :: November 9-10, 2018 Orlando

2018 Masonry Construction & Inspection Certification Workshop Dates Announced...

MASONRY CONSTRUCTION & INSPECTION WORKSHOP
Updated for 2016 TMS 402/602, ASTM Standards and the
6th Edition of the Florida Building Code!

PAINTER'S CORNER: HOW CLOSE IS TOO CLOSE?

Question: What Can I Do About Congestion?

City of Fort Lauderdale, Department of Sustainability Holds Masonry Workshop

MASONRY HELP DESK

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Masonry Construction & Inspection Certification Workshop :: November 9-10, 2018 Orlando

2018 Masonry Construction & Inspection Certification Workshop Dates Announced...

MASONRY CONSTRUCTION & INSPECTION WORKSHOPUpdated for 2016 TMS 402/602, ASTM Standards and the ​6th Edition of the Florida Building Code!

PAINTER'S CORNER: HOW CLOSE IS TOO CLOSE?

Question: What Can I Do About Congestion?

City of Fort Lauderdale, Department of Sustainability Holds Masonry Workshop

MASONRY HELP DESK

Archives

Categories

Masonry Resources

MAF Websites

MASONRY CONSTRUCTION & INSPECTION WORKSHOP
Updated for 2016 TMS 402/602, ASTM Standards and the
6th Edition of the Florida Building Code!