UNDERSTANDING NATURAL STONE 3-PART SPECS

Thursday, July 2nd at 12:00pm CST

AIA Course #BSC-BLDG2025, 1 LU | HSW

Presented by Buechel Stone's President and CEO, Mike Buechel, this program will give attendees an opportunity to examine a typical 3-part specification in Division 4 – Masonry, and give insight to creating a professional stone spec​.
Participants will gain awareness of important areas to consider during the spec writing stages​, and notable considerations will be made in the sections of a three part spec: ​ Part 1- General, Part 2- Products, and Part 3- Execution.
Key Learning Objectives:
Distinguish the difference between Mortar Set Stone Veneer, Thin Veneer Stone Assemblies, and Adhered Masonry Veneer specifications
​Identify the necessary product information to include in a spec for clear direction during the bidding and implementation stages of the project​ ​
Evaluate the details for good stone installation to achieve the long-term results for which you have planned
Examine and discuss various project details, and how their function is just as necessary as the visual aspect of the project itself
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Mike Buechel

President & CEO | Buechel Stone

Mike Buechel has lived in the stone industry since he was six years old, moving from his family’s Wisconsin cutting shed to the CEO’s chair. With over 35 years of dirt-under-the-fingernails experience, Mike has built upon his family’s deep-rooted legacy and helped to scale the company into a premier national source for natural stone. Mike takes pride in driving a culture focused on ensuring that every customer feels confident when selecting a material as permanent and impactful as natural stone.

He finds an often-ignored beauty in the technical precision of Division 4, where clear direction ensures that a designer's vision is faithfully translated from the page to the project. By sharing his deep knowledge of product selection and execution, he helps professionals craft specs that are as reliable and enduring as the stone itself. 

Frequently asked questions

Who should attend?
  • Architects and architectural staff
  • Interior designers and design teams
  • Builders and contractors
  • Specifiers and project managers
  • Anyone interested in natural stone design and best practices
Are AIA continuing education credits available?

Yes. Attending this webinar for the full duration will allow you to recieve 1 LU|HSW for AIA course #BLDG2025.

How do I receive CEU credit?

  • Attend the live webinar (recordings do not qualify for CEU credit)

  • Attend the full session (partial credit is not available)

  • Complete the required post-program survey

Do I need to attend live to receive credit?

Yes. Live attendance is required to earn AIA CES or IDCEC continuing education credit.

Do recordings qualify for CEU credit?

No. Recorded sessions do not qualify for continuing education credit.

How long is the webinar?

Most sessions are approximately 60 minutes, including time for Q&A.

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AIA Compliance Notice: Buechel Stone is a registered provider with The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems (AIA CES). Credit earned on completion of accredited programs will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request. CE programs are intended to be educational in nature and do not constitute an endorsement of any specific product or manufacturer.

About Buechel Stone: Buechel Stone Corporation is a natural stone quarrier and fabricator, dedicated to providing the best, most dependable experience in the natural stone industry, guaranteed. We have quarry locations in Wisconsin, Kansas, and North Carolina, design center showrooms in Kohler, WI, Chicago, IL, Minneapolis, MN, and San Francisco, CA, and warehousing in Hammond, IN. We offer the largest, most exceptional selection of thin veneer, full veneer, landscape stone, and cut stone. As a third-generation owned business with a team of tenured natural stone experts, we pride ourselves on supporting you with superior knowledge and resources for every project phase. Learn more at buechelstone.com.