Continuing Education
for Design & Construction Professionals
Let’s build it right, together.
Brick. Block. Stone. You’ve made a great choice. Now we want to help you get the most from these extraordinary building materials.
Whether you’re choosing a wall system, detailing your building, or troubleshooting existing construction, RMMI has a class to meet your needs. And credit, too. As a registered AIA Continuing Education Provider, we offer AIA/CES learning units for most of our programs.
Learn now. No charge.
No pants required.
- Click on the free seminar of your choice.
- Register and let us know if you’d like continuing education credit.
- If you choose to earn credit, there is a button to take a short quiz at the conclusion of class.
- Submit your completed quiz, and RMMI will notify you of your score and your credit.
Want to train your whole team at once? Let’s get virtual.
RMMI is happy to provide live webinars – customized for your staff – via video conference. This option is great if your team has specific questions they would like us to answer in real time. Just click here to request low-cost training for your firm.
Understanding Mortar:
How to Choose the Right Mortar for your Project and
Get the Performance You Want
Masonry Masterclass
Instructor:
Michael Schuller, PE
Atkinson-Noland & Associates
1 AIA/CES LU + 1 HSW
You’ll learn:
- When to use mortar cement, masonry cement, and Portland cement mortars
- When to use Type M, S, N and O mortars
- Which building code and ASTM requirements apply
- What you need to specify for quality assurance in the field
- How critical it is to provide a “workable” mortar that is easiest for the mason to use (and clean)
Fundamentals of Masonry Materials: BRICK
For Design Professionals
Instructor:
Donald Harvey, PE
Atkinson-Noland & Associates
1 AIA/CES LU + 1 HSW
You’ll learn how to:
- Identify the components and methods of clay brick manufacture and how these affect design.
- Describe brick units and features using the correct terminology.
- Understand the essential mechanical and physical properties of clay brick masonry.
- Explain which standards govern modern brick masonry that should be cited in project specifications.
Fundamentals of Masonry Materials: CONCRETE BLOCK
For Design Professionals
Instructor:
Donald Harvey, PE
Atkinson-Noland & Associates
1 AIA/CES LU + 1 HSW
You’ll learn how to:
- Identify the components and methods of concrete block manufacture and how these affect design.
- Describe concrete block units and features using the correct terminology.
- Understand the essential mechanical and physical properties of concrete block masonry.
- Explain which standards govern modern concrete masonry that should be cited in project specifications.
Fundamentals of Masonry Materials: STONE
For Design Professionals
Instructor:
Donald Harvey, PE
Atkinson-Noland & Associates
1 AIA/CES LU + 1 HSW
You’ll learn how to:
- Identify the various types of natural stone, and how these affect design.
- Understand the essential mechanical and physical properties of natural stone.
- Explain which codes and standards govern stone masonry that should be cited in project specifications.
- Describe how anchors and ties are used in various stone wall systems
Masonry Masterclass:
When is THIN In?
A Guide to Designing + Building with Thin Brick
Instructor:
Donald Harvey, PE
Atkinson-Noland & Associates
1 AIA/CES LU + 1 HSW
You’ll learn how to:
- Describe the manufacture and properties of thin brick materials
- Recognize appropriate and inappropriate applications for thin brick
- Implement proper thin brick details using industry-standard guidelines
- Improve design & installation based on case studies in thin brick
Troubleshooting Masonry I: Cracks
Instructor:
Michael Schuller, PE
Atkinson-Noland & Associates
1 AIA/CES LU + 1 HSW
Once you complete this short program, you’ll be able to:
- Understand brick masonry expansion and concrete block shrinkage, and the different types of movement joints for accommodating expansion and shrinkage
- List 3 causes of masonry cracks
- Specify common crack repair methods, and when to use each type of repair
- Develop different repair approach for moving and non-moving cracks
Troubleshooting Masonry II: Moisture
Instructor:
Michael Schuller, PE
Atkinson-Noland & Associates
1 AIA/CES LU + 1 HSW
Once you complete this short program, you’ll be able to:
- List standardized methods for evaluating the moisture penetration resistance of masonry walls and how to determine if your drainage cavity is working properly;
- Determine the correct type of water repellent to use on different types of masonry construction;
- Review project designs for details that may lead to leaky masonry walls
Troubleshooting Masonry III: Efflorescence
Instructor:
Michael Schuller, PE
Atkinson-Noland & Associates
1 AIA/CES LU + 1 HSW
Once you complete this short program, you’ll be able to:
- List standardized methods for evaluating the moisture penetration resistance of masonry walls and how to determine if your drainage cavity is working properly;
- Determine the correct type of water repellent to use on different types of masonry construction;
- Review project designs for details that may lead to leaky masonry walls
Avoiding Leaks in Single-Wythe Masonry Walls
Instructor:
Donald Harvey, PE
Atkinson-Noland & Associates
1 AIA/CES LU + 1 HSW
You’ll learn how to:
- Identify the most important reasons why single-wythe walls leak
- Describe best practices for single-wythe wall construction
- Identify the best materials to prevent leaks in single-wythe walls
- Use the appropriate flashing and ventilation systems for this type of construction
Introduction to the Masonry Systems Design Guide
Instructor:
Diane Travis
Architectural Consultant
1 AIA/CES LU
A publication
of RMMI and RDH Building Science, Inc.
In this course, you’ll:
- Compare masonry wall systems and learn how to choose the best one for your project.
- Evaluate details and materials that can control water infiltration, air flow, heat loss and water vapor in the wall.
- Understand how flashings work in masonry wall systems and why they’re necessary.
- Learn where to find more information when you need it.
Flashing: The Most Important Masonry Detail
Instructor:
Diane Travis
Architectural Consultant
1 AIA/CES LU + 1 HSW
- Understand the critical role that flashing plays in helping a masonry wall to shed water.
- Compare different flashing options for cost, ease of installation, and longevity.
- Learn the critical places to add flashing to your details.
- See how workmanship and maintenance impact the effectiveness of flashing, and learn what to look for on the jobsite to make sure your flashing is not compromised.