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Recent Developments in Mortar and Grout webinar

Words: Mason ContractorsThe Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) will present Recent Developments in Mortar and Grout on Wednesday, September 18, 2013, at 10:00 AM CDT.

Mortar and grout have been used for decades - but there have been some recent industry changes that can affect your project. Learn about the advantages and challenges associated with using self-consolidating grout, preblended mortar and grout materials, new types of equipment, and how new materials and procedures are being worked into ASTM standards and the MSJC Code.

Presented by Donald Harvey P.E. of Atkinson-Noland & Associates. Atkinson-Noland & Associates is an engineering firm in Boulder, Colorado that specializes in masonry and nondestructive testing.

Mason contractors registered for Masonry Certification will receive 1.00 credits in the Masonry Products discipline upon completion of this course.

Register for Recent Developments in Mortar and Grout at www.masoncontractors.org/live.

2013 Live Webinar Season Pass

The Live Webinar Season Pass gives you and your entire company year-round access to all live and on demand recorded webinars for the calendar year. Sign up today for as little as $300.00.

Visit www.masoncontractors.org/live for more information and to view a full schedule of MCAA’s Live Webinar Series.
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