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​The Masonry Association of Florida BLOCK-toberfest event was on Friday, October 26, 2018 at the Maschmeyer Concrete Company of Florida Debary block plant with Block Strong as a sponsor. Troy Maschmeyer, Steve Bishop, Donna Hinson and Matt Sitter are pictured alongside legislators Rene Plasencia and Stockton Reeves.

​Lintel bearing for veneer is covered in TMS 402 Chapter 12. Specifically 12.2.2.3.2 states "not less than 4 inches". Your architect/engineer should size it for you. Keep in mind that if it is anchored to the backup you must install and expansion joint at one end minimum. If the opening is very wide you may need an exp jt at both ends. I hope this helps. If not, call me.  Thanks for allowing your MAF/MCAA to help.
Jerry Painter, FASTM
352-494-8955

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!

Masonry: the Intersection of Art, Innovation and Endurance.


2017 Masonry Association of Florida Masonry Excellence Award Winners
 
Fort Lauderdale, Florida. October 1, 2017:   Art, Innovation and Endurance: the projects submitted for the 2017 MAF Masonry Excellence Awards are the embodiments of these qualities.  The Masonry Excellence Awards are the celebration of the art and craftsmanship of the mason, the innovation of the contractor and architect and the endurance of masonry materials produced here in Florida. 


Projects submitted were reviewed and judged anonymously by a distinguished jury of masonry and design professionals.  Consideration was given to the overall design and use of masonry, as well as the technical aspects of each project.  The winning projects listed showed superiority in technical design and craftsmanship.
17 Masonry Excellence Award Winners: 
Architectural Block – Commercial/Institutional:
 
St. Anthony’s Parochial School – Doug McCall, Coastal, an Oldcastle company.
 
Brick – Commercial/Institutional (Contractors):
 
Portillos Restaurant – Bill Parsons, Pyramid Masonry
 
Brick – Commercial/Institutional (Suppliers):
 
Sigma Kappa Sorority – Steve Bischke, Coastal, an Oldcastle company.
 
Brick – Residential (TIE):
 
Private Residence – David Nelson, David Nelson Masonry
Studer Residence – James Bradley, Bradley Masonry
 
Architectural Block Project of the Year:
 
St. Anthony’s Parochial School – Doug McCall, Coastal, an Oldcastle company.
 
Brick Project of The Year:
 
Private Residence – David Nelson, David Nelson Masonry
 
For more Information and pictures of all submissions is available on www.masonryawards.com
Winners will be honored at the MAF Masonry Excellence Awards Reception being held on October 22, 2017 at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort in Bonita Springs, Florida.  Additionally, winning projects will be featured in the MAF Masonry Excellence Awards publication.
 
The Masonry Association of Florida, Inc. (MAF) is a not-for-profit corporation established in 1987.  Our mission is to promote masonry construction and support the mason contractors in Florida.  Additional information is available on our website: www.floridamasonryawards.com  or by contacting, Deb Bartolucci, 954-295-9926 or deb@floridamasonry.com.
 
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