Join us for a morning of masonry education - in bite-size sessions!
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
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 nano 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.
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 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.