Date Pending - Washington, DC Area

Testimonials from Past Participants: “Covered topics and depth of information suited to range of attendees. Very nice job of identifying clear examples of condition details and situations.” “This seminar was helpful as I diversify my residential business to expand into light commercial work.” “I flew across country for this seminar – it was money well spent!”

AIA members attending will receive 6 AIA HSW learning units.

Using Natural Stone in Commercial Projects
What do architects and commercial contractors working with natural stone need to know to be successful? By attending this event, you will gain the following insight:

• Cladding methods. A chance to learn more about exterior stone cladding methods (stone handset to concrete shear walls, stone handset to metal studs, steel truss panel systems with mechanically anchored stone, steel truss with metal backpans, and stone adhered with silicone). This session includes a review of several successful and unsuccessful stone installations.
• Value of being an MIA accredited commercial contractor. Learn first hand from the instructor about how becoming an accredited shop can impact your business.
• Specification compliance. The opportunity to learn more about specification compliance and how to not be caught off guard.
• Installation tips. The prospect of gaining practical tips about installing stone in commercial projects. You'll participate in a discussion about how to save money, impact safety, prepare bids, and much more.
• Sharing ideas. The prospect of being with other commercial stone professionals you couldn't meet any other way.
• Networking. The most important reason to join this industry event!

Instructors:
Brett Rugo, Rugo Stone (2010 MIA President)
Chuck Muehlbauer, MIA Technical Director
Jim Owens, Indiana Limestone Institute

Target Audience :
Commercial stone contractors, project managers, and owners. Residential stone contractors who want to expand their business model to include commercial projects. AIA members can also attend and receive six AIA HSW learning units.

Welcome from the Washington DC Host Committee!
The host committee is comprised of over one dozen Virginia, Maryland, and DC based stone companies who working diligently to make this seminar a success. Plan on joining them at this industry event.

Handout - coming soon!

Event Site:
TBA - this event will likely occur near the Dulles airport.

Host Hotel
TBA

Registration Costs:
$99 (Register 3 people and the 3rd registration is free after two paid registrations of $99/each)

Registration Reminder:

• Earn a $25 bookstore credit — Each attendee will receive a $25 credit for items from the MIA bookstore. Credit will be awarded onsite at the seminar.
• Earn two free registrations — non-MIA member companies who join prior to or during the seminar will be able to send two employees to a seminar for Free (a $198 value). For more information about membership, go online to http://www.marble-institute.com/membership/join.cfm or call 440.250.9222 (ask for Jeff Handley).