Acceptable Masonry Tolerances & Workmanship
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 | 12-1 p.m. Eastern Time
1 lu/hsw
Learning Objectives:
- Explore masonry construction tolerances requirements found in codes and standards.
- Learn the correct way to apply the tolerances to masonry walls.
- Develop skills to communicate effectively with the owner to ensure a secure, durable, and visually appealing structure that aligns with their expectations.
- Explain how to effectively observe and assess masonry construction in the field, ensuring it adheres to industry standards.
About the Speaker
Joe Alberts
Director of Industry Development and Technical Services, IMI
Joseph is a graduate of the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 4 Indiana/Kentucky Apprenticeship program and holds an associate degree from Ivy Tech Community College. He has been a guest lecturer at the University of Notre Dame, Purdue University, Ball State University, and Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis.
Previously, Joseph held the position of Masonry Superintendent for over a decade, where he managed and constructed countless masonry projects in the state of Indiana. He was also a State Instructor for the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 4 Indiana/Kentucky Apprenticeship Program, where he trained hundreds of craftworkers in masonry basics, blueprint reading, arches, serpentine wall construction, grout and reinforcement, flashing best practices, and much more.
Joseph is a member of the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI). He is also the director of the Indiana/Kentucky Structural Masonry Coalition.