Continuing Education
Headwaters provides educational seminars, including informational and AIA Continuing Education presentations in masonry, energy, sustainability and other related topics.
These one hour luncheon presentations are hosted on your site, and can provide members of your firm the opportunity to obtain continuing education credits.
Most of the following courses are worth 1 hour of continuing education credit for architects and engineers toward their license renewal or AIA requirements. Most qualify for HSW and Sustainable Design credits.
Contact us to schedule a Lunch & Learn presentation:
- Dallas: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 817.938.8325
- San Antonio: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 713.393.3367
- Houston: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 713-213-8096
- Houston/Austin/Louisiana: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 713.397.8098
Eldorado Stone: Commercial Stone Veneer Installation
Course #:INS005
- Creating authentic stone spaces with proper installation guidelines
- Problems due to improper installation
- Importance of testing evaluation reports
- Importance of selecting a quality architectural stone veneer company
Satisfies AIA’s Health, Safety, and Welfare requirement
Spec-Brik Energy
Course #:CPG009
- Spec-Brik Performance
- Energy Codes
- Compliance Options
Single Wythe Concrete Brick Construction
Course #: N/A
- Single Wythe Concrete Brick as a construction option
- Construction cost and speed advantages of using Single Wythe Concrete Brick Construction
- Performance advantages of Single Wythe Concrete Brick Structures
- Details regarding specifying and building single wythe structures
- Design and construction information resources
Satisfies AIA’s Health, Safety, and Welfare requirement
Concrete Masonry Unit Construction
Course #: SCP04A
- Standard Specifications for Concrete Masonry Units
- Crack control
- Moisture Prevention
- Insulation
- Cleaning Practices
- When using masonry units
Crack Control in Concrete Masonry Walls
Course #: NCMA 000503
- Causes of cracking, and how to accommodate movement
- Control joints – types, details and locations
- Proper placement of joint reinforcement
- Proper use of bond beams
Satisfies AIA’s Health, Safety, and Welfare requirement
Fire Safety with Concrete Masonry
Course #: NCMA 000504
- USA fire statistics and trends
- Components of balanced design (fire detection, fire suppression and compartmentalization)
- Discussion on ASTM E-119 (fire tests and building assemblies)
- Methods of determining fire resistance ratings
Satisfies AIA’s Health, Safety, and Welfare requirement
Segmental Retaining Walls (SRW)-Construction Process
Course #: NCMA 000510
- Types of retaining wall products available
- The components of an SRW system
- Importance of soils and soil conditions
- How to properly install an SRW wall, including field information, excavation, bearing pad preparation, drainage, reinforcement, capping and grading
- Special applications such as radius walls, terraced walls and railings
Satisfies AIA’s Health, Safety, and Welfare requirement
Architectural Enhancements: Aesthetical Design with Concrete Masonry
Course #: NCMA 000530
- Why architectural concrete masonry varies in price
- Causes of color variation
- How to specify a CMU color and select colored mortars
- Available textures and associated costs
- Architectural block installation and cleaning
Satisfies AIA’s Health, Safety, and Welfare requirement
Sustainable Concrete Masonry Design: Leed®
Course #: NCMA 000570
- The meaning and importance of “sustainable building” practices
- How the USGBC’s LEED® system works
- How concrete masonry and hardscape products apply to LEED®-registered projects
- What tools are available to you
- Future trends in sustainable building
Satisfies AIA’s Health, Safety, and Welfare requirement
Satisfies AIA’s Sustainable Design requirement
Sustainable Concrete Hardscape Design: Leed®
Course #: NCMA 000571
- The meaning and importance of “sustainable building” practices
- How the USGBC’s LEED® system works
- How hardscape products apply to LEED®-registered projects
- What tools are available to you
- Future trends in sustainable hardscape design
Satisfies AIA’s Health, Safety, and Welfare requirement
Satisfies AIA’s Sustainable Design requirement
Sustainable Concrete Masonry Design: Mold Prevention & Moisture Penetration
Course #: NCMA 000572
- Causes of moisture and mold problems
- How materials, construction practices, and design details can relate to mold growth
- The public health and legal implications
- Material options and design solutions for healthy buildings
- Integral water repellents
- Flashings, weeps, and drip edges
Satisfies AIA’s Health, Safety, and Welfare requirement
Satisfies AIA’s Sustainable Design requirement
Sustainable Concrete Masonry Design: Thermal Performance
Course #: NCMA 000574
- Utilizing Thermal Mass Advantages
- Selection of the Insulation System
- Thermal Bridging
- Control of Air Infiltration
Satisfies AIA’s Health, Safety, and Welfare requirement
Satisfies AIA’s Sustainable Design requirement
Sustainable Concrete Hardscape Design: ACB - Protecting Levees, Shorelines, and Wetlands Using Articulating Concrete Block
Course #: NCMA 000576
- Erosion Control History and Overview
- Product Applications
- NCMA Design Methodology and Testing
- Costs and Environmental Characteristics
Satisfies AIA’s Health, Safety, and Welfare requirement
Satisfies AIA’s Sustainable Design requirement
Concrete Masonry Overview
Course #: NCMA 000577
- This presentation explains the differences between lightweight, medium weight and normal (aka heavy) weight CMU.
- It also covers the production of Concrete Masonry Products and the Codes and Standards that apply to those products.
- Masonry Terminology and Unit Configurations will be reviewed and the program provides an overview of Masonry Mortars and Masonry Grout Materials.