BL500 Nano-Learning Sessions
Join us for an engaging masonry event featuring a series of seven nano learning sessions for up to two hours of AIA/HSW credit covering the latest masonry materials, design, performance and best practices. Each session is short, focused, and packed with practical takeaways you can apply to your next project. Come connect with industry peers, discover new ideas, and gain valuable knowledge—all in one dynamic event. Then plan to stay for the Jr Bricklayer 500 and Bricklayer 500.

Date: Thursday, October 1
Location: Marshalltown Tools headquarters, 104 South 8th Avenue, Marshalltown, IA 50158
Time: Registration opens at 7:30am
Nano-sessions are from 8:00am - 10:00am
10:00am - Jr BL500 competition
11:00am - BL500 competition

Registration is complimentary but we ask that you register for attendance - https://masonryinstituteofiowa.wildapricot.org/event-6815134
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

7:30 - 8:00am: Registration

8:00 - 8:15am 
Bricklaying Demo, Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local 3 Iowa  ]  .25 AIA/HSW Credit
The Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 3 Iowa will guide attendees through the fundamentals of bricklaying. This interactive demonstration provides valuable insight into the craftsmanship, construction methods, and quality standards behind masonry systems.

8:15 - 8:45am
Proper Techniques for Striking a Masonry Wall, Marshalltown Company|.5 AIA/HSW Credit
During this hands-on session, architects will discover how the choice of tools and striking techniques directly impacts a building's water shedding ability, structural longevity, and visual texture. The program will include a tour of the Marshalltown Co. plant.

8:45 - 9:00am
The Basics of Movement Joints, Brickworks Supply Center|.25 AIA/HSW Credit
This presentation will focus on the location, spacing and detailing of movement joints in brick to allow for movement and prevent cracking.

9:00 - 9:15am
Pre-Insulated Masonry, TCC Materials | .25 AIA/HSW Credit*
This session will address the energy efficiency of pre-insulated masonry wall systems and energy code compliance of using such systems.

9:15 - 9:30am
Thin Masonry Veneer Systems, Spec Mix | .25 AIA/HSW Credit
This program will demonstrate proper thin veneer masonry. Installation with multiple thin bedding products. Will also go over thin veneer building codes.

9:30 - 9:45am
The Basics of Concrete Masonry, King’s Material & Midland Concrete Products | .25 AIA/HSW credit*
This nano-session will walk attendees through the basic properties of concrete masonry units, structural and nonstructural applications, key design considerations and resources for properly designing with concrete masonry.

9:45 - 10:00am
New Rules for Construction Clean Down, ProSoCo  | .25 AIA/HSW credit*
An overview of how masonry exteriors have changed since 1949, and the challenges and procedures involved in cleaning them correctly including the seven “new” rules for new masonry construction clean down.

* Program has been submitted to AIA for credit and is still waiting on approval.