MIM Workshops

Cleaning New Masonry Workshop
Masonry Flashing Workshop
Reinforcing Walls and Grouting Hollow Unit Masonry Workshop
Special Inspector Workshop for Structural Masonry

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Cleaning New Masonry Workshop

Participants will learn when and how to properly clean new masonry walls and what cleaners are appropriate for different types of masonry. Masonry materials covered are red clay brick, light colored clay brick, architectural concrete block (smooth, split, ribbed), burnished concrete block, concrete brick, natural stone (limestone), cast stone and calcium silicate units. Keep current on building codes, standards and industry recommendations. Review of Specification for Masonry Structures (ACI 530.1/ASCE 6/TMS 602) referenced by the building code, MIM and other masonry association's and manufacturer recommendations. Certification is issued upon successful completion by demonstrating competency through written exam.

Yours To Keep	MIM's Cleaning New Masonry Workshop Manual.
Who Should Attend	Mason contractors, suppliers, building officials, construction managers, building inspectors, cleaning contractors, and design professionals.
Dates Offered	Workshops are available upon request. Contact your manufacturers and material suppliers to sponsor this workshop.
Fees	Unless sponsored by an MIM member supplier or manufacturer, the rates are as follows: MIM Members: $150 per person Non Member Designers & Building Officials: $250 per person Non Member Mason Contractors & Suppliers: $300 per person Group rates are available to MIM members.
To Schedule a Workshop	For more information, please call Michelle Heitz at (734) 458-8544, ext. 104 or email michelle@mim-online.org.

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Masonry Flashing Workshop

Not only are flashing and weepholes important in today's masonry walls, they are required by the building code. A brief history of flashing requirements in the building code will be discussed along with current requirements and industry recommendations. Participants will learn how to select flashing materials and how to properly install flashing in different masonry building systems (single wythe, multi-wythe and veneer). Detailing and workmanship concerns are also addressed. Keep up-to-date on current building codes, standards and industry recommendations. Flashing requirements are based on the Michigan Building Code 2000, Michigan Residential Code 2000 and Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures (ACI 530/ASCE 5/TMS 402). Detailing and workmanship concerns are addressed along with discussion of flashing materials. Certification is issued upon successful completion by demonstrating competency through written exam.

Yours To Keep	MIM's Masonry Flashing Workshop Manual.
Who Should Attend	Mason contractors, suppliers, building officials, construction managers, building inspectors, and design professionals.
Dates Offered	Workshops are available upon request. Contact your manufacturers and material suppliers to sponsor this workshop.
Fees	Unless sponsored by an MIM member supplier or manufacturer, the rates are as follows: MIM Members: $150 per person Non Member Designers & Building Officials: $250 per person Non Member Mason Contractors & Suppliers: $300 per person Group rates are available to MIM members.
To Schedule a Workshop	For more information, please call Michelle Heitz at (734) 458-8544, ext. 104 or email michelle@mim-online.org.

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Reinforcing Walls and Grouting Hollow Unit Masonry Workshop

Michigan Masonry Advisory Board (MMAB) recommends the following be included in project specifications for reinforced masonry: "Foremen responsible for the placement of reinforced masonry shall be qualified on the basis of having passed the Masonry Institute of Michigan (MIM) workshop for Reinforcing Walls and Grouting Hollow Unit Masonry or the International Masonry Institute (IMI) Grouting & Reinforced Masonry Training Course." Keep up-to-date on current building codes and standards. Learn from hands-on grouting experience. Current research will be shared affecting tomorrow's code requirements. Review of the Specification for Masonry Structures (ACI530.1/ASCE6/ TMS602) referenced by the Michigan Building Code, a grouting masonry video and written examination. Participants will construct masonry panels to receive steel reinforcement and grout. Over 400 certified. Certification is issued upon successful completion of a written exam and hands-on participation.

Yours To Keep	MIM's Grouting Workshop Manual and Grouting Masonry Video. Manual includes relevant NCMA TEKs and Informational Guide to Grouting Masonry.
Who Should Attend	Mason contractors, suppliers, building officials, construction managers, building inspectors, and design professionals.
Dates Offered	Workshops are available upon request. Contact your manufacturers and material suppliers to sponsor this workshop.
Fees	Unless sponsored by an MIM member supplier or manufacturer, the rates are as follows: MIM Members: $150 per person Non Member Designers & Building Officials: $250 per person Non Member Mason Contractors & Suppliers: $300 per person Group rates are available to MIM members.
To Schedule a Workshop	For more information, please call Michelle Heitz at (734) 458-8544, ext. 104 or email michelle@mim-online.org.

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Special Inspector Workshop for Structural Masonry
Credits/Time: 21 hours - Act 54: 10313 Technical

NEXT SEMINAR: Fall 2008
** More info to come **

This workshop will prepare you for the Structural Masonry Special Inspector examination on the fourth day. A 3 1/2 hour examination administered by the Michigan Chapter of ICC consists of two parts: codes and standards and plan review. Participants learn technical aspects, duties and responsibilities of the structural masonry special inspector according to the provisions of the International Building Code. Through collaborative efforts of BOCA, ICBO and SBCCI, one single masonry national examination for certification enhances credential value. Certified inspectors are listed on the ICC website - www.iccsafe.org.

Topics Covered	general inspection practice, plan reading, masonry materials, mortar preparation, grout preparation, masonry preparation and placement, reinforcement placement, grouting operations, sampling and testing, hot/cold weather protection, specifications and inspection reporting.
Yours To Keep	International Building Code 2000 2000 International Building Code ASTM Referenced Standards Reinforced Concrete Masonry Construction Inspector's Handbook, 4th Edit. Masonry Inspector's Workbook
Dates Offered	Workshops are available upon request.
Fees	$500 for MIM Members $600 for Non Member Designers and Building Officials $900 for Non Member Mason Contractors and Masonry Suppliers
To Schedule a Workshop	For more information, please call Michelle Heitz at (734) 458-8544, ext. 104 or email michelle@mim-online.org.

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