Oldcastle APG University
Join us monthly for AIA-accredited webinars on modern solutions to the most pressing challenges in design, presented by experts from across the industry. We are pleased to offer courses on a variety of topics, each tied to one of Oldcastle's product groups: masonry, hardscapes, decking, fencing and more. From specification support to site planning to strategies to optimize the health and wellness of your occupants and beyond, APG U sessions offer up knowledge you need to succeed – and the LU and HSW credits you need to stay current.
Check out the current block of webinars below. A number of previous Oldcastle APG University courses have also been recorded and are available within the
Oldcastle APG Continuing Education Portal for on-demand learning purposes.
Thursday, November 13, 2025 1:00 PM | (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) - Typical Masonry Details and Specifications
(1 LU | HSW)
Thursday, December 11, 2025 1:00 PM | (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) - Architects’ Guide to Design Innovation, Safety, Performance, Sustainability & Resilience with CMU
(1 LU | HSW)
This course explores the essential insights for Architects on Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs) in modern architecture, focusing on their impact on health, safety, welfare, sustainability, and design quality. Through case studies, performance data, and technical strategies, Architects will examine how CMUs support resilient building practices, aesthetic design flexibility, structural efficiency, and environmental responsibility. The seminar presents a closer look on traditional and emerging technologies in masonry to help professionals make informed material and design decisions that protect public welfare and enhance building performance.
With all the different parts and pieces that go into the masonry wall assembly, this presentation will discuss best practices for typical masonry details and specifications. Common areas of conflict between drawings and specifications will be covered, as well as details that can add significant cost to projects, which might be able to be modified or eliminated. Phillipe Ledent, Executive Director of the Masonry Institute of Michigan, will discuss both single wall construction with concrete masonry unit wall assemblies, as well as masonry cavity walls. The presentation will enable the attendees to understand the best practices when it comes to specifying concrete masonry on projects to provide the best means of moisture mitigation in the building.