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$0.00 4-1-b Single Wythe Walls

Single wythe masonry walls can offer significant cost savings but they must be very thoughtfully designed and carefully built to perform well. Mistakes can be costly to repair and can land you in court. This seminar will...

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$0.00 4-2-a Masonry Products Plant Tour– BLK001

The participant will observe the complete manufacturing process of raw materials to finished product. During the plant tour, the participant will also learn the versatile properties, shapes, sizes and colors available in...

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$0.00 7-3-d Attaching Veneers Over Continuous Insulation

ASHRAE 90.1 defines continuous as insulation that is continuous across all structural members without thermal bridges other than fasteners and service openings. It is installed on the interior or exterior of it integral to...

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$0.00 10-1-a Roofing Market Trends & Advantages of FleeceBACK Membranes & Urethane Adhesives

This presentation explores the commercial roofing market trends into sustainable, durable and resilient roofing products & systems with respect to indoor air quality by the elimination of VOC containing materials This...

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$0.00 10-1-b Innovative Concepts in Low-Slope Roofing

This presentation explores innovated low-slope roofing products & systems designed to meet challenging & difficult applications. Understanding the debate of black versus reflective membranes and the effect of energy...

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$0.00 12-1-a Houston, we have a problem!

You've designed a beautiful public space and the project is on schedule... until the installation begins. This program highlights some of the common installation problems incountered with furniture and site amenities...

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$0.00 12-1-b Ten Common Myths of Furniture and Site Amenities

Furniture and Site Amenities are usually the last items budgeted in a project and the first items value engineered when the budget gets tight. This presentation discusses why furniture and site amenitites should be included...

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$0.00 13-1-a Walking, Talking and Chewing Gum at the Same Time

Motor vehicles consume 40% of America's Energy. The average family makes 10 trips per week, of which 7 are 5 miles or less in distance. Any reduction in motor vehicle use will result in less energy consumption, less CO2 in...

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$0.00 2-1-a Interlocking Paving Stones – IPS 001

Interlocking paving stones have a proven track record in the construction industry. Learn the history, life cycles and cost analysis of these elegant and durable products. Topics include base and soil design, mechanical...

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$0.00 2-1-b Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavers – IPS 002

Using best management practices (BMP), the participant will learn the characteristics and performance values of Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavers (PICP) for sustainable design. By evaluating the installation processes,...

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$0.00 2-1-c Site Building Solutions for Commercial Properties

This presentation will review cost effective and green site solutions that Basalite can offer to site construction (CSI Division 200). We will discuss green pavement technology, grade separation approaches and erosion...

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$0.00 2-1-d Block Retaining Walls – Advancements in Retaining Wall Design and Construction

This one hour presentation covers the design and construction of segmental concrete retaining walls. The attendees will be introduced to the layout considerations and application advantages of segmental retaining walls. This...

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$0.00 2-2-a Pavers Have Maintenance Costs One-Third Of Asphalt And They Make Any Project Look Great

Pavers Have Maintenance Costs One-Third Of Asphalt And They Make Any Project Look Great Concrete and Clay Pavers have always been the perfect choice to enhance streets, sidewalks, parks, historic districts, and...

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$0.00 2-2-b Segmental Retaining Walls: The History And The Design Behind How They Work

Segmental Retaining Walls: The History And The Design Behind How They Work This presentation covers the history of retaining walls, how modern geogrid works, construction, aesthetic options, connection devices, terraced...

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$0.00 2-2-c Get The Answers! How To Do A Retaining Wall Right!

Get The Answers! How To Do A Retaining Wall Right! We answer the most common questions architects have when specifying a retaining wall. Do I need engineering? Do I need a permit? Do I build a single wall or tiered...

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$0.00 2-2-d Have The Look Of A Stone Retaining Wall At A Great Price With Superior Structural Integrity

Have The Look Of A Stone Retaining Wall At A Great Price With Superior Structural Integrity Tired of the same old retaining wall blocks? This presentation will show you the newest architectural options now available in...

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$0.00 4-1-a Become an Instant Masonry Expert

Diane Travis will share all her trade secrets—the technical books that are easiest to understand, the most trusted resource people and the most complete web sites. This class will even tell you where to find free...

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$0.00 4-1-c Load Bearing Masonry

Don’t ignore the load-bearing possibilities of structural brick and concrete block walls. The cost of steel has been sky-rocketing. By comparison, the cost of brick and block has remained stable. This seminar will...

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$0.00 4-2-b Meeting Today’s Energy Needs with Concrete Masonry – BAS 100

Participants will gain understanding of R and U values, learn about thermal mass and passive solar design, and review the benefits of thermal mass from concrete masonry walls. Participants will also gain an understanding of...

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$0.00 4-2-c The Basics of Concrete Masonry, Design and Moisture Protection - BAS005

Participants will learn the properties and benefits of concrete masonry, the design and details of single-wythe concrete masonry walls, crack and movement control as well as proper moisture management. CEU: 1.0 – This...

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