Masonry Magazine March 1968 Page. 26
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(Continued from page 9) available to the journeyman. These classes have enjoyed much success since establishment in 1963. Members of neighboring locals also avail themselves of this facility. The Apprentice Program initially invested several hundred dollars to install proper electrical wiring to accomodate the purchasing of welding machines.
The third year group listens while Instructor Albert Wendt, Jr., reviews with them details concerning a set of drawings of a structure being built in the area.
Training has become an important part of the outlook of Local #56 and the DuPage MCAA Chapter. On at least two nights per week there are three apprentice classes and a welding class in session. In addition to training the apprentice, great emphasis is placed on the upgrading of the journeyman. On any given night during the school year, approximately 50 men will be found in the school pursuing knowledge which will benefit them in their trade.
The program is financed by hourly contributions based on the hours worked by the journeyman.
Canada Adopts Four Inch Module
Canada's brick and tile manufacturers are delighted with the federal Department of Public Works decision to have all its buildings designed on a four-inch module. E. Y. Carlson, president of the Canadian Structural Clay Association, announced today following a meeting of the organization's executive planning committee.
"It is a logical move in the direction of greater economy and efficiency in the construction industry" he said, "We hope that the example set by Ottawa will be followed by provincial Departments of Public Works throughout the country."
Modular sized brick and tile have been available in Ontario for many years, and have long been standard in the Atlantic and Western regions. Their use being such an obvious advantage, it has been decided by manufacturer-members of the Canadian Structural Clay Association that modular shall be the standard size for Ontario, commencing April 1. Other sizes will, of course, continue to be made on demand.
Mr. Carlson concludes that "There can be no doubt that the federal government's requirement that its future buildings must be of modular design will hasten the day when all Canadian structural clay products will conform to this sensible system of dimensioning." masonry March, 1968