Why Masonry and Why Now? A Push for CMU's Vital Role in Today's World.

This presentation will demonstrate to the attendees how block can achieve style, savings, sustainability, safety and resiliency. The presentation will review where the concrete masonry industry stands in the commercial construction market, and where it needs to head in the future to continue the growth within the industry. Also, there will be a discussion on how to capitalize on the public assistance, support, and resources to help design more efficient buildings. This presentation states the common misconceptions about concrete masonry, and clarifies with the product's true capabilities. The presentation discusses the current state of concrete masonry and the role that Masonry Checkoff's involvement shape the industry. The aestetics, sustainability, durability, and strength benefits of CMU while be discussed including future innovation opportunities. The importance of resilience is discussed in order to keep the community safer to natural disasters.

Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:

• Understand how masonry provides a resilient structure which will provide a safe building for the occupants in case of inclement weather. Resiliency is also a key consideration in LEED v5
• Understand how masonry being a thermal mass material provides a more efficient building that reduces energy consumption, providing lower heating and cooling costs, and a more comfortable building for the occupants.
• Understand the aesthetic options of concrete masonry and how CMU provides a versatile building material for the specifying professional.
• Learn how the specifying details a building properly to prevent moisture intrusion, providing mold resistant structure.

Approximately 1 hour. Delivered via webinar or face-to-face presentation. Available sessions shown below.

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