

Q. Where are programs held?: A. NCMA’s education and training programs are generally conducted at the association’s headquarters, in Herndon, Virginia, which is in the Washington, DC, metro area. NCMA is just minutes from Dulles International Airport and is convenient to several interstate highways. The association’s facilities include a fully-equipped classroom and a state-of-the-art laboratory devoted exclusively to research and testing of concrete masonry products. In addition, all of NCMA’s educational programs can be made available at your location with local co-sponsorship.
Q. Where are attendees lodged?: A. NCMA sets aside a block of rooms for program attendees at special reduced rates at designated hotels which are conveniently located to NCMA’s headquarters. The hotels offer complimentary shuttle service to and from Dulles International Airport.
Q. When are courses conducted?: A. NCMA’s schools are held throughout the year. Specific dates are published annually, and generally are between late fall and early spring. (See CPU Calendar). Separate announcements, with enrollment information and registration forms for each program are distributed to NCMA members in advance. Course descriptions are available on the website as well as in CM News and in the information packets mailed monthly to member companies.
Q. Who should attend?: A. This varies from program to program. For example, the NCMA/CSI Technical Sales Training Program has prerequisites requiring several years of experience and sequential attendance at each of the program’s three phases. Other schools are targeted at specific job functions within the concrete masonry industry. Refer to the course descriptions for each course in this brochure for further details.
Q. Are customized programs available?: A. Yes! NCMA staff can provide programs that are tailored specifically to meet your company’s needs, or those of your customers. The association will work with you to conduct training at your facility, at NCMA’s headquarters or at another convenient location. Topics that have been the focus of previous programs have included product specifications; masonry research and testing; codes and standards updates; structural design, specifications and construction; and quality assurance.; These customized programs — besides focusing on your needs — can save you time and money and promote teamwork between your employees and customers. Contact NCMA for specific details on program options and the cost to conduct them.