Continuing Education Courses
Course #24585 - Masonry Council - Natural Stone Education
| Course Expiration: |
April 2, 2028 |
| Course Type: |
Contractor |
| Professional Credit Hours: |
6.0 |
| HVAC Specific: |
No |
| Energy Specific: |
No |
| Course Name: | Masonry Council - Natural Stone Education |
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| Course Outline & Objectives: | This course will demonstrate the full lifecycle of natural stone from the quarry process, through fabrication to the final installation. Begin with a short classroom session that will cover many different types of stone, appropriate uses and the sustainability efforts of the natural stone industry. We will discuss the appropriate uses for sandstone, limestone, granite, marble, travertine and quartzite. We will cover the importance of ASTM testing especially for exterior uses. You will split flagstone and learn about its proper installation, learn about stone fabrication in one of the most technologically advances fabrication facilities in the United States and learn about installing natural stone in many different forms.
Learning objectives include:
1. Identify the composition and general properties of several different types of stone.
2. Understanding the ANSI/NSC-373 Sustainability Standard and what the natural stone industry is doing to protect our environment and improve sustainable building.
3. Tour and understand the fabrication process for the many different types of landscape, building stone and architectural natural stone products.
4. Having a clear knowledge of the installation process for full bed depth building stone, natural thin veneer, mechanical fastened architectural stone and grid systems for rain screen applications.
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| Objective File | Natural Stone Education Outline.docx |
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| Course Schedule |
May 15, 2026 |
| Calendar Events |
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Date: 05/15/2026 Location: Summit
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| Keywords: |
Masonry |
| Location(s): |
Summit
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| Teaching Method: | Live |
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| Company Name: | AGC of Utah |
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| Phone: | 801-363-2753 |
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| Address: | 2207 South 1070 West |
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| City: | Salt Lake City |
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| State: | UT |
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| Postal Code: | 84119 |
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| Email Address: | tsmith@agc-utah.org |
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| The Course Provider is: | a professional association or organization involved in the construction trades |
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| Signup Link: | https://www.ceuevents.com/natural_stone_institute/20260515 |
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| Instructor First Name: | Bryce |
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| Instructor Last Name: | Harding |
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| Instructor Resume: | Bryce Harding has spent the last 23 years in the natural stone industry. He has worked with all parts of the industry from the quarries, countertop fabrication, architectural stone fabrication, commodity stone products, installation, architecture and specification and just about any other aspect of the natural stone business. For the past 19 years, Bryce has worked as the national sales manager for Delta Stone Products, the largest natural stone architectural stone fabricator in the Western United States. As part of his responsibilities, Bryce has worked with the AIA, IDCEC and ALSA to create many Lunch and Learn programs (CEU programs). Bryce has also taught over 3,500 hours of continuing education to architects, landscape architects, designers, contractors, retailers and masons. Bryce is also the past vice-chair of the natural stone association, the Natural Stone Council. |
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