2 AIA LEARNING UNITS | 2 FREE DRINKS | FREE APPETIZERS

 

Register today for the "Brews & LU's" Fall Masonry Symposium on Thursday, November 6th at Third Space Brewing in Milwaukee! This free event is open to all Architects, Contractors, and Masonry Professionals will include 2 AIA Learning Units, 2 free drinks, and appetizers. Join us for a great afternoon in Milwaukee!

 

Event Schedule:

• 2:30-3:00 PM: Check-in & Networking

• 3:00-4:00 PM: "CMU Embodied Carbon: Understanding Impacts Through LCA" - Tino Kalayil, Concrete Masonry Checkoff

  • We will learn how block can achieve style, savings, sustainability, safety and resiliency. We will also review where the concrete masonry industry stands in the market, where it needs to be to continue the growth within the industry, and how to capitalize on the public assistance, support and resources can help design more efficient buildings.

• 4:00-5:00 PM: "Locating Movement Joints from a Structural Engineer's Perspective" - Sam Rubenzer, FORSE Consulting

  • This program provides a structural engineering approach to the placement of movement joints in masonry design. Participants will examine how factors such as thermal expansion, shrinkage, loading conditions, and structural restraint impact joint location and detailing. The session emphasizes strategies to mitigate cracking, enhance serviceability, and align masonry performance with structural intent.

• 5:00-5:30 PM: Networking

 

Note: The $25 Registration Fee will be refunded for all those who show up in person to the event.