Jan 14, 1997

Masonry Institute

Fredrick Ostmann has joined the Masonry Institute of Washington as executive director. Ostmann has experience in project development, construction and architecture. He will focus on three main interests for the institute: developing and disseminating information; assisting and supporting the design and construction community; and facilitating resolution of industry-wide issues.

Master Builders Assoc.

The Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties has elected its new officers and board members. New officers include: Zakir Parpia of Himalaya Homes, president; Jack Tenhulzen of Tenhulzen Remodeling Inc., first vice president; Pat McCourt of Barclays North Inc., second vice president; and Pat McBride of GMS Architectural Group, secretary. New board members include: Donna Bade Shirey of Shirey Contracting; Michael Bogan of J.M. Bogan Co.; Paul Bogel of U.S. Bank Builder Banking; Randy Clark of Select Homes Inc.; John Cochenour of Lexington Fine Homes; Bonnie Corcoran of Washington Natural Gas Co.; Chuck Crosby of Crosby Homes Inc.; Mariann Danard of Windermere Real Estate -- Everett Inc.; Steve Edwards of Abode Ltd.; Bob Johns of Reed McClure; Rick Lennon of Lennon Investments Inc.; Pete Middlebrooks of Law Offices of James C. Middlebrooks; Gary Potter of Potter Construction; Jim Potter of Kauri Investments Ltd.; and Ty Waude of Belmark Industries.

Robinson

Hillsboro, Ore., general contractor Robinson Construction Co. has had its address changed by the city. Although the company has not moved, its new street address is: 21360 N.W. Amberwood Drive, Hillsboro, OR 97124-9321.

Jan 07, 1997

World of Concrete

The World of Concrete trade show is being held Jan. 20-24 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The event is the largest annual international exposition and conference focused on concrete construction. It features over 1,000 exhibitors and is expected to attract over 50,000 visitors. For more information, call (630) 543-0870.

Drilling, blasting

A Jan. 27-31 course on drilling and blasting techniques for construction, quarrying, open pit mining, trenching and pipe lines will be held at the University of Washington. For more information, contact Engineering Professional Programs at the UW by calling (206) 543-5539.

AACE meeting

The Seattle Section of AACE International is holding a Jan. 16 dinner meeting at Latitude 47 in Seattle. The event will feature a presentation by Kelly Smith of Baugh Industrial on Access-based project management. The evening will kick off with a 5:30 p.m. reception, followed by dinner at 6:45 p.m. Cost is $22 and reservations must be made by Jan. 14. For more information, contact John Schaufelberger at (206) 685-4440.

Flagger training

The Evergreen Safety Council is offering a two-day flagger instructor certification course Jan. 16-17 at the Evergreen Safety Center (401 Pontius Ave. N., Seattle). Class runs from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day. Cost is $355 for Safety Council members and $395 for non-members. For more information, contact Evergreen Safety Council at (800) 521-0778.

Residential permitting

The King County Department of Development and Environmental Services is offering a Jan. 16 class to help private citizens and members of the real estate, architectural and construction professions learn how to apply for permits to build single-family homes and other small projects in unincorporated areas of the county. Class will be held from 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. at the King County DDES building, 3600 136th Place S.E., Bellevue. Cost is $30. Pre-registration is required. Call (206) 296-7270 for more information.

Home builders' show

Innovative building techniques, products and systems will be demonstrated at the 1997 National Association of Home Builders' show Jan. 24-27 in the Astrodome in Houston. For more information, contact APA -- The Engineered Wood Association at (206) 565-6600.

Lift truck instructor

A lift truck instructor update class will be held Jan. 22 in Portland (Halton Co., 422 N.E. Columbia Blvd.) and Jan. 23 in Seattle (Evergreen Safety Center) by the Evergreen Safety Council. Class will run from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at both locations. Cost is $178 for Safety Council members and $198 for non-members. For more information, contact Evergreen Safety Council at (800) 521-0778.

Job profits

FMI Corp. is offering its job profits program in several cities during the month of February. The dates and locations are: Feb. 3 in Chicago; Feb. 4 in Des Moines, Iowa; Feb. 5 in Albany, N.Y.; Feb. 18 in Tampa, Fla.; Feb. 19 in Charlotte, N.C.; Feb. 24 in Philadelphia; and Feb. 25 in Portland, Ore. For more information, call April Fowler at FMI, (800) 877-1364.