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MCAA “Ask the Expert” Bar

Words: Mason ContractorsVisit the MCAA at booth N1613 Tuesday, February 3 - Thursday, February 5, 2015 during the World of Concrete/World of Masonry in Las Vegas where we'll be hosting short question and answer sessions with industry experts on a wide array of topics. These experts will answer questions and share knowledge.

Tuesday, February 3, 2015

10:00 AM
Amerimix Program
Presented by Amerimix

10:30 AM
CMD Insights
Presented by the MCAA and CMD

11:00 AM
How Flashing Systems Can Save You Money
Presented by Mortar Net Solutions

11:30 AM
Building Information Modeling for Masonry
Presented by the BIM-M team

12:00 PM
Prevailing Wage and the Davis-Bacon Act
Presented by The Contractors Plan

12:30 PM
CMD Insights
Presented by the MCAA and CMD

1:00 PM
Installation of New Continuous Exterior Insulated Wall System
Presented by Dow Building Solutions

1:30 PM
Building Information Modeling for Masonry
Presented by the BIM-M team

2:00 PM
Safety on Jobsites, and Jobsite Productivity
Presented by Hydro Mobile, Inc.

2:30 PM
CMD Insights
Presented by the MCAA and CMD

3:00 PM
Motorcycle Trips in the Southwest
Presented by Mortar Net Solutions

3:30 PM
Building Information Modeling for Masonry
Presented by the BIM-M team

4:00 PM
InsulTech ICMU
Presented by Oldcastle Building Products

Wednesday, February 4, 2015

10:00 AM
Building Information Modeling for Masonry
Presented by the BIM-M team

11:00 AM
CMD Insights
Presented by the MCAA and CMD

11:30 AM
Building Information Modeling for Masonry
Presented by the BIM-M team

12:00 PM
Leverage Davis Bacon/Prevailing Wage Fringe Dollars to Reduce Employee Benefit Costs
Presented by The Contractors Plan

12:30 PM
CMD Insights
Presented by the MCAA and CMD

1:00 PM
Building Information Modeling for Masonry
Presented by the BIM-M team

1:30 PM
CMD Insights
Presented by the MCAA and CMD

2:00 PM
Building Information Modeling for Masonry
Presented by the BIM-M team

2:30 PM
CMD Insights
Presented by the MCAA and CMD

3:00 PM
Building Information Modeling for Masonry
Presented by the BIM-M team

3:30 PM
CMD Insights
Presented by the MCAA and CMD

Thursday, February 5, 2015

10:00 AM
Safety and Efficiency: Can They Work Together?
Presented by iQ Power Tools

10:30 AM
CMD Insights
Presented by the MCAA and CMD

11:00 AM
Effects of Sand Bulking on Mortar Consistency and Yield
Presented by SPEC MIX, Inc.

11:30 AM
Building Information Modeling for Masonry
Presented by the BIM-M team

12:00 PM
Optimizing Energy Efficiency of Concrete Masonry Walls
Presented by Big River Industries

12:30 PM
CMD Insights
Presented by the MCAA and CMD

1:00 PM
Core Filling
Presented by Airplaco Equipment Company

1:30 PM
Building Information Modeling for Masonry
Presented by the BIM-M team

2:00 PM
Jobsite Productivity
Presented by EZ Grout Corporation

2:30 PM
CMD Insights
Presented by the MCAA and CMD

3:00 PM
Plank Inspection
Presented by Kennison Forest Products

3:30 PM
Building Information Modeling for Masonry
Presented by the BIM-M team

Schedule subject to change.

Make your plans to join us at the MCAA Convention at the World of Concrete/World of Masonry. We look forward to seeing you in Las Vegas!

Visit www.masoncontractors.org/convention today for more information and to register.
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