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WRCLA AIA Certified Training

Paul Mackie, WRCLA Cedar Specialist and Market Representative, is offering online video training sessions on how to incorporate Western Red Cedar into distinctive, beautiful designs.

Western Red Cedar grades and product specifications will be reviewed, as will proper installation, finishing and maintenance for a variety of applications.

This AIA Certified training good for 1 HSW Credit and 1 USGBC Green Build credit provided by the Western Red Cedar Lumber Association.

This fall, Paul will be hosting 4 dates for training, all starting at 9AM PST.  Do not miss out on this great opportunity!

REGISTER NOW BY CLICKING ONE OF THE LINKS BELOW!

WRCLA AIA Certified Training Details:

  • AIA Certified training good for 1 HSW Credit and 1 USGBC Green Build credit provided by the Western Red Cedar Lumber Association
  • These sessions are being provided free-of-charge
  • Sessions scheduled monthly this fall with the first session being held on 9/24
  • Sessions will begin at 9:00 am Pacific time
  • Attendance is limited to 50 participants per session
  • Your AIA number and USGBC number will be required to receive the HSW and Green Build credits
If you have any questions, please contact Paul – mackie@realcedar.com / 1-877-316-8845
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