UMI offers a number of CEU opportunities each year to trade professionals including builders, kitchen and bath designers, interior designers and architects. Continued education is a key component of our business.
At UMI, we not only strongly believe in educating our clients through the stone buying process, but also educating ourselves and our partners. Keeping up to date with industry standards, trends, best practices and new ideas is imperative to ensure we are providing best-in-class service and raising the bar for our trade.
We are currently offering the following CEU courses:
WHY CHOOSE NATURAL STONE?
With so many building materials on the market today, this course will remind you why architects and designers keep choosing natural stone for their projects. Throughout history we’ve seen natural stone used in iconic structures symbolizing strength and permanence. New materials strive to mimic its beauty, but genuine natural materials connect us with our planet and its future in a unique and undeniable way. Its inherent durability allows stone to perform impeccably in commercial and residential applications, interior or exterior. New technologies are also keeping stone a front runner with innovative interior design trends by introducing new textures and patterns.
AIA Course Number: NSI20, 1.0 LU/HSW
IDCEC Course Number: 106930, Subject Code: 5.3 , 0.1 HSW CEU
LACES Course Number: NSI20, 1.0 HSW
NKBA: 0.1 CEU
PORCELAIN STONEWARE SLABS
Dive deeper into your porcelain stoneware knowledge, which has evolved from traditional ceramics, with unrivaled comparative performance in terms of appearance and function. This CEU explores the world of large-format porcelain slabs, covering their composition, manufacturing process, technical properties, and diverse applications in architecture and design. Attendees will gain insight into installation best practices, sustainability benefits, and the versatility of this innovative surface material for both interior and exterior projects.
AIA Course Number: 2020-INF-1, 1.0 LU
DESIGNING TO CLOSE THE LOOP WITH RECYCLED GLASS SURFACING
Designing and specifying sustainability and durability with recycled glass surfaces.
IDCEC: ID# CEU-107223 1.5 CEU Hrs.
GBCI: ID# 920016103 1 CE Hr.
NKBA: ID# 1185555 .2 CEC Units
AIA: ID# POLVET 1 CE Hr.
CELEBRATE NATURAL STONE WALKING TOUR
Celebrate Natural Stone is a one-hour educational session that invites participants to explore the historic origins, durability, and beauty of natural stone. The course highlights the versatility of stone as a building material through various applications and stone samples, fostering connections in an outdoor setting. It emphasizes the sustainability of natural stone, making it a material worth celebrating.
AIA Course Number: ID# POLVET 1 CE Hr.
IDCEC Course Number: ID# CEU-107223 1.5 CEU Hrs.Â
GBCI: ID# 920016103 1 CE Hr.
NKBA: ID# 1185555 .2 CEC Units
NATURAL STONE AND GREEN DESIGN
This one-hour presentation explains how natural stone aligns with the Green movement. The stone industry continues to reduce environmental impacts through technology advancements and responsible manufacturing and shipping processes. We will discuss historical uses of natural stone that have stood the test of time. You will see examples of how key characteristics of stone, such as its carbon footprint, satisfy elements of green building standards.
AIA Course Number: MIA09, 1 LU/HSW
IDCEC Course Number: 104638, Subject Code: 5.20, 0.1 HSW CEU
LACES Course Number: MIA09, 1.0 HSW
GBCI Course Number: 0090010893, 1 CE Hour
NKBA: 0.1 CEU
NATURAL STONE VS MANMADE MATERIALS: INTERIOR APPLICATIONS
This course will compare the versatility, performance characteristics, and green building considerations for both natural stone and manmade materials. Understanding these key points will prepare you with knowledge for design concepts, applications and how to educate the consumer.
AIA Course Number: NSI48-OD, 1 LU|HSW
LACES: NSI48-OD, 1.0 HSW PDH
QUARTZ SURFACING AND FABRICATION
This course provides an overview of quartz as a material, how it’s made, its properties as a surfacing material, and different applications for residential and commercial spaces.
AIA Course Number: 001, 1 LU/HSW
NATURAL STONE AND SUSTAINABLE QUARRYING PRACTICES
This course deep dives into what makes natural stone a sustainable building material, how different material is quarried from around the world, and technological advancements that help reduce carbon footprint and environmental impacts of natural stone.
AIA Course Number: 003, 1 LU/HSW
FROM QUARRY TO COUNTERTOP: THE LIFECYCLE OF STONE
This course is designed to help design and construction professionals understand the full lifecycle of natural stone.
AIA Course Number: 004, 1 LU/HSW
Natural Stone Institute
We offer more than a dozen CEU courses from the Natural Stone Institute!
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