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, July 10, 2025 1:00 PM | (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) Masonry Industry Resources
(1 LU | HSW)
Thursday, August 14, 2025 1:00 PM | (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) A New Design Solution to Reduce the Cost and Time of Bridge Construction: GRS-IBS
(1 LU | HSW)
This program will provide an overview of Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil Integrated Bridge System (GRS-IBS), a bridge design concept being promoted by the Federal Highway Administration to accelerate construction time and offer significant cost savings for the construction of local, county and state bridges. Segmental Retaining Wall (SRW) facing elements, along with geosynthetic reinforcement material, is proving to be a viable solution for a majority of the bridges known to be structurally deficient and in need of replacement across our nation. The presentation addresses the design concept, key materials, specifications and important construction details. A case study example illustrating the construction sequence is also provided.
What resources are out there to help when you are developing a design and specification? Your goal is clear… Satisfy code requirements while exceeding your client’s performance expectations of a project. It is hard to be an expert on every material choice you make during design development. When considering masonry there are numerous resources available that will educate you on structural performance, aesthetics opportunities and lifecycle costs. This course will outline four design resources to aid in masonry design: CMHA (Concrete Masonry Hardscapes Association), BIA (brick Industry Association), MCAA (Mason Contractors Association of America) and the Block Design Collective.