May
19
10:00 am to 3:00 pm at Budrovich Excavating & Contracting headquarters
Mark your calendars! The 8th annual Meet the Machines event will be held on May 19, 2012 from 10am-3pm at Budrovich Excavating & Contracting headquarters. This event is designed for kids ages 3-15 to experience the educational, hands-on world of construction and heavy equipment. The first 2,000 kids receive a free hard hat. Read More
May
22
3:00 to 7:30 p.m. at Novus International - Missouri Research Park - 20 Research Park Drive - St. Charles, MO 63304
The St. Louis Council of Construction Consumers will jointly host a program with the Green Building Council - Missouri Gateway Chapter which will focus on: "Why LEED? Why SITES? Experience Successful Applications." Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at Novus International - 20 Research Park, St. Charles, MO. Read More
May
23
8:00 am at Construction Training School - 6301 Knox Industrial Drive - St. Louis MO 63139
Over the last 40 years aerial work platforms have had a huge impact on the speed and safety with which contractors complete their projects. Many new additions in reach capacities have been introduced over that span of time, but the basic concepts and designs have remained relatively unchanged - until now! What do you get when you combine a reachfork, scissor lift, and boom lift? Volvo Rents/Midwest Aerials & Equipment, Inc. will present on a few of the new innovations in the aerial platform world designed to lower operating costs, increase work production and solve limited access restrictions. Read More
May
23
12:00 - 1:00 pm at Mason Contractors Association - 1429 S. Big Bend Blvd. - St. Louis, MO 63117
This year's Walsh Memorial Lecture explores the work of architect Bernard Ralph Maybeck (1862 to 1957) at Principia College in Elsah, Illinois. Maybeck was awarded the AIA Gold Medal in 1951, and was named one of the ten greatest architects in America by the American Institute of Architects in 1991. Principia College was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1993 in recognition of Maybeck's design of the campus and 11 of his 13 original structures. Maybeck worked with Principia College from 1923 to 1938 resulting in the largest commission of his long career. Join John Guenther as he discusses this important architect's legacy and his use of masonry materials at Principia College. Read More
May
25
8:00 am to 4:00 pm at 5835 Manchester Ave.
This course will introduce individuals to gas tungsten arc welding. The primary focus is on carbon steel plate, however, aluminum and stainless steel will be demonstrated, too. After taking this course, you will have an understanding of DCEP, DCEN, and AC applications. You will also learn how to properly select a shielding gas, prepare tungsten, and setup the necessary equipment. Read More
May
30
8:00 am to 4:00 pm at 5835 Manchester Ave.
This course will introduce individuals to gas tungsten arc welding. The primary focus is on carbon steel plate, however, aluminum and stainless steel will be demonstrated, too. After taking this course, you will have an understanding of DCEP, DCEN, and AC applications. You will also learn how to properly select a shielding gas, prepare tungsten, and setup the necessary equipment. Read More
Jun
04
8:00 am to 4:00 pm at Cee Kay Supply (Hil Bax Tech Center) - 5835 Manchester Ave. - St. Louis, MO 63110
Beginner MIG Welding Course - This course will introduce participants to effective practice techniques on carbon steel plate. The course will cover short circuit, globular, spray and pulse spray transfer modes, shielding gases/welding wires, Machine setup and minor maintenance, and Parameter adjustment. Read More
Jun
07
4:30 to 7:30 pm at Gloria Rogers Pavilion in Tillis Park - South of Highway 40 at the corner of McKnight and Litzsinger Roads
Build-A-Brat Picnic - Hosted by the Construction Leadership Council of AGC of St. Louis. Price includes bratwursts, beer and soda. Live music Members and non-members may register online or you may pay cash at the door. Silent Auction & Raffle Read More
Jun
08
8:00 am to 4:00 pm at Cee Kay Supply (Hil Bax Tech Center) - 5835 Manchester Ave. - St. Louis, MO 63110
This course is designed to refine and practice techniques on carbon steel plate. Weld joints will consist of tee, lap, corner, and butt in the flat, horizontal, and vertical positions. This course is a supplement to our beginner MIG welding course and those who sign up must possess an understanding of all the items covered in the beginner class. Solid wire, gas/gasless flux core wires, and metal core wires will be demonstrated throughout the course. Read More
Jun
12
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Metal Workers Local 36, 2319 Chouteau, Suite 200 (63103)
Do It Yourselfers (DIYs) can take sustainability to a new level after they see multiple presentations at the next local US Green Building Council meeting on June 12. Inventors and presenters, using the Pecha Kucha format, will expose the audience to as many earth-saving sustainability projects as possible - using a maximum of 20 automated slides showing for 20 seconds each. Pecha Kucha formats have been employed mostly for social and business networking. At this meeting, preserving and sustaining natural environments will be the common thread. Read More
Jun
13
8:00 am to 4:00 pm at 5835 Manchester Ave.
This course will introduce individuals to gas tungsten arc welding. The primary focus is on carbon steel plate, however, aluminum and stainless steel will be demonstrated, too. After taking this course, you will have an understanding of DCEP, DCEN, and AC applications. You will also learn how to properly select a shielding gas, prepare tungsten, and setup the necessary equipment. Read More
Jun
20
10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Roofing Supply Group - 1565 South Vandeventer Avenue - St. Louis, MO 63110
Certified Applicator Advantages: APOC Products and Services Are Designed For Professionals! Our products apply and cure and create more permanent results than the competition, and deliver real value in getting you on and off the job, saving time and money. Done Once, Done Right! Read More
Jun
21
8:00 am to 4:00 pm at Kay Supply (Hil Bax Tech Center) - 5835 Manchester Ave. - St. Louis, MO 63110
This course is designed to refine and practice techniques on carbon steel plate. Weld joints will consist of tee, lap, corner, and butt in the flat, horizontal, and vertical positions. This course is designed to supplement our beginner TIG welding course. Those who sign up for this course must possess an understanding of all items covered in the beginner TIG course. Read More
Jun
26
8:00 am to 4:00 pm at Cee Kay Supply (Hil Bax Tech Center) - 5835 Manchester Ave. - St. Louis, MO 63110
Beginner MIG Welding Course - This course will introduce participants to effective practice techniques on carbon steel plate. The course will cover short circuit, globular, spray and pulse spray transfer modes, shielding gases/welding wires, Machine setup and minor maintenance, and Parameter adjustment. Read More
Jun
29
8:00 am to 4:00 pm at 5835 Manchester Ave.
This course will introduce individuals to gas tungsten arc welding. The primary focus is on carbon steel plate, however, aluminum and stainless steel will be demonstrated, too. After taking this course, you will have an understanding of DCEP, DCEN, and AC applications. You will also learn how to properly select a shielding gas, prepare tungsten, and setup the necessary equipment. Read More
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