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Friday Update for 29 July, 2011

Local SEA Information (SEAoO):

  • The new website is up and running.  Thank you for the feedback you've given.  Keep it coming!
  • No regional meetings are coming up until we start the fall schedule.
  • Don't forget about the upcoming Annual Conference.  When you look at the speakers and topics we know you'll agree that this year will be another great event.  Check out the two day program, speakers, location, etc. HERE.
  • Just a reminder that the Friday Update goes out on Fridays, but we don't send one out unless there is something new to report.

National SEA Information (NCSEA):

  • Nothing new this week.

Other Information:

  • There is a masonry webinar coming up on September 20th.  See below.

Learn about what has changed in masonry codes from the experts!

The recently released 2011 TMS 402/ACI 530/ASCE 5 (commonly referred to as the MSJC) has been adopted by the new 2012 edition of the International Building Code and International Residential Code. To provide a quick update on the major changes, The Masonry Society, with support from the National Concrete Masonry Association and the International Masonry Institute, will be offering a short webinar on September 20th at 1 pm ET. Diane Throop, MSJC Chair, and Richard Bennett, MSJC Vice-Chair will present the webinar. A nominal registration fee will be charged to help cover webinar costs. To find out more about this informative webinar click here.

Session dates:   Wednesday, September 20, 2011   

Starting time:   1:00 pm, Eastern Time

Duration:   1 to 1 ½ hours, depending on questions

Session fee (USD$):   $75 ($50 for TMS Members)

Presenters:   Diane B. Throop and Richard Bennett

 

For additional details and information on the webinar,click here.

 

Need a copy of the 2008 or 2011 MSJC? Order them at the links below, and we'll discount your webinar registration by $5.

 

Order 2008 MSJC by clicking here

 

 

Order 2011 MSJC by clicking here

 

                                              

Transitioning from the 2008 to the 2011 MSJC

 

Have a COOL weekend!