MIA Launches New CEU Class
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Cleveland, OH, January 20, 2014 — The Marble Institute of America (MIA) has launched a new online CEU course as part of Hanley Wood University. The course, titled Organizations, Resources, and Standards Relevant to Natural Stone, explains where to find key sources of information relevant to the natural stone industry. Participants will learn the history of several organizations, identify the publications & standards they produce, and see practical examples of why each organization is relevant to the design professional. This course has been approved for CEU credits by AIA and LACES and is pending approval from IDCEC. Development of this course was made possible through a generous sponsorship from Coldspring of Cold Spring, MN.
Sarah Gregg, MIA's CEU Administrator, said, "The new online course is a great addition to our CEU program resources. Architects and designers can get additional continuing education credit, courtesy of the MIA. It is also a great resource for anyone in the stone industry. There is no charge to participate and you can access it at your convenience."
MIA's Technical Director, Chuck Muehlbauer, added, "The MIA takes continuing education very seriously and considers it to be an important tool for professionals to stay current with changing times. But we also understand that the schedules and training budgets of today’s professionals may not allow them to attend many sessions in person. This online program is a perfect solution – it’s available 24/7 and it’s free of charge! I expect many will take advantage of this opportunity."
Learning objectives for the course are as follows:
- Establish an awareness of the multiple organizations that influence natural stone standards,
- Identify publications created to satisfy the information needs of the stone industry,
- Create a clear understanding of which resources are to be cited for specific information needs, and
- Provide a means of contact for each of the discussed organizations.
Hanley Wood University is the parent brand for five unique learning environments tailored for specific professions. Together, these learning environments are the premier destination for design and construction professionals seeking continuing education and training programs. Architects, builders, contractors, engineers, remodelers, and other professionals can find credential maintenance programs, certifications, or product training on Hanley Wood University’s profession-specific learning platforms. All of the courses found on these learning environments can be accessed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
If you would like more information on this presentation or the others developed by the MIA, contact Sarah Gregg, ceuadministrator@marble-institute.com, or visit the website at http://www.marble-institute.com/ceu.
About the Marble Institute of America
Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, the Marble Institute of America (MIA) has served as the authoritative source of information on standards of natural stone workmanship and practice and the application of natural stone products for 70 years.
Membership in the association is worldwide and includes over 1,600 natural stone producers, exporters/importers, distributors/wholesalers, fabricators, finishers, installers, and industry suppliers committed to the highest standards of workmanship and ethics.
MIA offers an industry accreditation program for fabricators and installers, markets a range of technical publications and consumer pamphlets on natural stone, sponsors business and technical meetings and seminars on industry-related topics, provides educational programming for architects and construction specification professionals, and conducts the annual Pinnacle Awards competitions recognizing outstanding natural stone projects worldwide.
MIA is also a leading promoter of stone usage in the commercial and residential marketplaces, producing consumer education materials on the use of natural stone and its proper care and maintenance. More information can be found on the association’s website: http://www.marble-institute.com.
About Coldspring
From natural stone and bronze to industrial and diamond tooling products, Coldspring has been serving the architectural, memorial, residential and industrial markets for more than 115 years. Headquartered in Cold Spring, Minn., the company owns and operates multiple facilities across the country, including 30 quarries, five fabrication locations and a bronze foundry. They employ more than 800 employees throughout North America. To learn more about Coldspring, visit www.coldspringusa.com.
