New CEU Course from MIA on Stone Selection
OBERLIN, Ohio – A new continuing-education unit (CEU) presentation from the Marble Institute of America can help find the right stone for the job … and the job’s budget.
The Art of Specifying Natural Stone, written by MIA Education Committee Chair Rob Bacon, give architects and designers an overview of how to specify natural stone in a well-documented, hour-long presentation.
The course offers information on identifying the species, color variations, and finish possibilities of the stone, as well as whether or not a quarry is capable of producing the sizes and quantities needed. It also addresses factors that affect the price of stone and gives participants the resources necessary to help ensure the stone specified meets the standards and design intents set for the application.
“This course was developed because CEU program attendees have expressed a strong interest in a course about specifying natural stone,” said Sarah Gregg, CEU administrator for the MIA . This new course will answer some of the most common questions about specifying and help participants better understand the topic.”
Learning objectives for “The Art of Specifying Natural Stone” include:
- Discussion of the responsibilities and liabilities of each pillar in the typical construction project.
- Reviewing resources to find more information about natural-stone standards.
- Planning for the longevity of an installation by specifying appropriate materials.
- Evaluating factors specific to the price of different materials, finishes and methods.
The Art of Specifying Natural Stone will be presented at TISE West (StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas) in Las Vegas on January 21, 2016.
The course qualifies for CEU credit through AIA, IDCEC, LACES, and NKBA. For more information about this course, and to learn more about the other courses offered by the MIA CEU program, please visit www.marble-institute.com/CEU.
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