Hempcrete & Block Training Clinic

Hempcrete Contractors Clinic

If you are planning a hempcrete build or seeking opportunities in the emerging hempcrete industry, this event is for you! This comprehensive training clinic will show you how to plan & manage your hempcrete project or business. Join award-winning hempcrete pioneer Dion Lefebvre in Hawthorne Florida as he shares almost 15 years of hempcrete construction experience.

Industry leader 8th Fire Innovations has developed a precast hempcrete block system that integrates with conventional wood framing.

Clinic experience:

Explore the pros and cons of different hempcrete building mediums with a focus on Divita decentralized affiliate opportunities in the USA. Build community and resiliency in a supportive environment. Learn essential skills such as formulating and mixing hempcrete, site management & budget strategies, access supply chains & the latest industry developments.

This clinic builds the foundational knowledge to confidently move forward with your own pre-cast hempcrete project or business. Our clinic teaches how to attract and communicate with clients, calculate materials, and produce quality hempcrete construction through sound installation practices.

Upon completing this clinic, participants gain the knowledge and skills to construct their own "cast in place" &/ or Divita block projects. Participants will also gain Divita Authorized Dealer status and exclusive rights to buy Divita blocks.

• Lunches will be provided!

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The clinic facilitator, Dion Lefebvre has been instrumental in developing the hempcrete industry. Almost 15 years ago, Dion designed and built the world’s first mobile hempcrete home, released the first block system for conventional style framework, and completed numerous successful projects throughout North America. Recognized internationally, he has been featured in hemp-related books, blogs, and magazines such as High Times and Hempbuild. Due to his experience and knowledge. His ability to adapt to the ever-changing industry ensures the content of his presentations is current.

Take advantage of this opportunity to learn from one of the industry leaders and sign up now!

Thursday - June 20

8-9 am - An intro to Hempcrete

9-10 am - Hempcrete theory & materials.

10-10:15 am - Break

10-15 - 11 am - Mixing hempcrete: An intro into equipment selection, and how to estimate materials

11-12 am - Casting hempcrete

12-1 pm - Lunch

1-2 pm - Divita Block introduction: Mortar and Hardware

3-3:15 pm - Break

3:15-4:30 pm - Guided Divita Block Installation.

4:30-5:00 pm - Cleanup and review

Friday

8 -10 am - Guided Divita Block installation

10-10:15 am - Break

10:15-12 pm - How to install around service roughins.

12-1 pm - Lunch

1-3 pm - How to estimate materials (sales).

3-3:15 pm - Break

3:15-4 pm - Guided Divita Block install

4-5 pm - Cleanup and review

Saturday

8 -10 am - Installing Divita Blocks

10-10:15 am - Break

10:15-12 pm - How to estimate materials (installers)

12-1 pm - Lunch

1-3 pm - Intro to “in-set” and “shuttering’ block: Where, when, & how to use them.

3-3:15 pm - Break

3-15-4:00 pm - Installing Divita “Shuttering” & “In-set” Block

4-5 pm - Cleanup and review

Sunday

8-10 am - Installing Divita Hemp Blocks around service rough-ins

10-10:15 am - Break

10:15-12 pm - Divita instal

12-1 pm - Lunch

1-3 pm - installation/ patching intro

3-3:15 pm - Break

3:15-4:30 pm - Patching

4:30-5 pm - Clean up, review, and networking