Attending Brick Fundamentals is the next step in the professional development of your clay brick sales force.

What are attendees saying?

"I'm leaving here a much more knowledgeable brick salesman. Both classes were fun and detailed. The information I learned in these classes and the materials I received will help me do my job well. Thank you BIA."

Overall, I found this whole experience informative, enlightening, well organized and friendly - and most of all helpful."

Remember, salespeople successfully completing both Brick Fundamentals and Advanced Brick Technology are awarded the industry title of Certified Brick Specialist (BIA CBS). Certified Brick Specialists are approved to make presentations to architects for AIA Learning Units for continuing education.

Brick Fundamentals

Denver, Colorado
November 3 (8:00 am start) - November 7, 2008 (1:30 pm end)

Please register early as the previous course offered in Dallas, Texas, in October, 2007, reached capacity and several individuals were turned away.

Course Information: This course is designed for those who need good basic technical information. It provides the foundational knowledge of brick masonry information necessary in day-to-day sales and is focused on residential applications. This course is a must for every inside and outside sales professional. Customer service representatives will benefit from this as well.

Course Location: The Brick Fundamentals course will be held at the Courtyard by Marriott Denver Cherry Creek, 1475 South Colorado Blvd., Denver, Colorado 80222. Coffee will be provided each morning in the meeting room.

Hotel Information: Special hotel suite rates are available for Brick University participants. Just mention you want the Brick Industry Association group rate. The Courtyard by Marriott Denver Cherry Creek located at 1475 South Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO 80222, has rooms available for $119.00 per night. Please call the hotel directly at 303-757-8797 or 800-321-2211 to book your room. Reservations must be made by October 9, 2008 to guarantee the BIA room rate.

Airline Reservation Information:The closest airport is Denver International Airport (DEN) about 30 to 45 minutes from the hotel. Super Shuttle (www.supershuttle.com or 303-370-1300 for reservations) can provide one-way shuttle service between the airport and the hotel for about $19. Please make your reservation for departure no earlier than 4:00 pm on Friday, November 7th.

Registration:

Registration is now open for Brick Fundamentals. Payment for registration can be made online or you may fax or mail your payment.

Additional attendees from the same company attending the same course will receive a 10% discount.

At this time there are no scheduled Brick University classes for the 2009 year. If you are interested in hosting a class in 2009, please contact Chip Clark at 703-674-1531 or cclark@bia.org.