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The Building Enclosure Council of Greater Detroit is part of a national network founded jointly by the American Institute of Architects and the National Institute of Building Sciences to foster effective performance of building exteriors. By providing a forum for all construction professionals, each Council serves to share objective building enclosure information of interest to the local design/construction community. The Greater Detroit Council is non profit with no dues or membership requirements and is affiliated with AIA Detroit Chapter and Michigan Society of Architects. Click here to contact BEC-GD.
To visit the website of the national BEC organization: www.BEC-National.org REGULAR PROGRAM MEETINGS BEC-GD holds regular Program Meetings on the second Thursday of most months, beginning at 4:30 until about 6:15 pm. Meetings are held at the Birmingham Conference Center. Sponsorship opportunity click here |
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May 10th Meeting Program:
The Design and Construction of Prefabricated Masonry
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David Biggs, P.E., S.E.
Please join us for the last BEC Program before the summer break. Site-constructed masonry walls are often compared to prefabricated systems of concrete or metal panels. However, there are options for prefabricating masonry elements and wall panels. Prefabrication provides benefits to contractors, owners, architects, engineers and masons: potentially lower costs, improved quality of the masonry elements, increased construction speed, adaptability to field conditions, lighter weight, and reduced conflicts with other materials. Fabrication in a factory setting also allows masons year-round work without weather protection. This presentation will illustrate several prefabricated masonry systems being used in the United States. These systems use either clay or concrete masonry units and are applicable to single-story and multi-story construction. David Biggs, P.E., S.E. is a Principal of Biggs Consulting Engineering in Troy, New York. He specializes in forensic engineering; the evaluation, and restoration of historic structures; and the development of new masonry products. He is also Technical Director for Constructive LLC, a technology development firm that offers prefabricated masonry solutions. Biggs is a Distinguished Member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and an Honorary Member of The Masonry Society. NEXT PROGRAM MEETING: The Design and Construction of Prefabricated Masonry WHEN: Thursday May 10 at 4:30 pm, until about 6:15 WHERE: Birmingham Conference Center. COST: $5, paid at the door. Refreshments provided [no cost to students with valid ID] 1 AIA HSW CEU PRE-REGISTER: Click on the BEC logo or link below to let us know you're planning to attend. http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/908396/BEC-GD-May-Program |
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Schedule of 2012 BEC-GD Programs
Meetings are usually held on the second Thursday of selected months. The normal location is Birmingham Conference Center, see map below.
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