Hempcrete Contractors Clinic
If you are planning a hempcrete build or seeking opportunities in the emerging hempcrete industry, this is the clinic for you! The comprehensive training will show you how to plan, manage, and complete your hempcrete project or business competently. Join award-winning hempcrete pioneer Dion Lefebvre on the edge of the Boreal Forest in Westlock Alberta, Canada, as he shares over a decade of hempcrete construction experience and expertise.
Through innovative ideas and ongoing design improvements, 8th Fire Innovations has created the process to produce the Divita Block, including perfecting formulas, a streamlined production process, and establishing an accelerated curing procedure. The Divita Block is uniquely designed to fit into conventional framing to speed up the permit process and code inspections. This is your opportunity to learn from the person who created a simpler, & more cost-effective process to build with hempcrete.
Clinic experience:
Explore various hempcrete building mediums in an open and non-biased platform, including cast-in-place, pre-cast hemp blocks, and hempcrete spray applications.
Learn essential skills such as formulating and mixing hempcrete, improving site management efficiencies, reducing labor and logistics costs, applying the latest industry developments, and accessing supply chains.
As a bonus, we offer ongoing support to guide your success with your hempcrete build or contracting service.
This clinic builds the foundational knowledge to confidently move forward with your own cast-in-place 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. Even more exciting, participants achieve Divita Authorized Dealer status and exclusive rights to buy and sell Divita blocks. Completion is also a requirement to achieve the next platforms: Divita Certified Installer and Divita Affiliate Producer.
Site amenities:
The clinic will be held on an acreage near Westlock, Alberta, at the site of the world's first mobile hempcrete home.
- Make new connections in the hempcrete community.
- Catered snacks & lunch.
- Hempcrete tiny house accomodations (ask for availability).
- Free onsite camping and access to shower and bathroom.
- Walking distance to restaurants, shopping & hotels.
- Nearby aquatic centre and fitness facility.
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Dion Lefebvre, the clinic facilitator, has been instrumental in the development of the hempcrete industry. Over a decade ago, Dion designed and built the world’s first mobile hempcrete home. His work is recognized internationally and he has been featured in hemp-related books, blogs, and magazines such as High Times and Hempbuild. Due to his extensive experience and knowledge, Dion is regularly invited to present at hemp events around the world. His ability to adapt to the ever-changing industry ensures the content of his presentations are current.
Take advantage of this opportunity to learn from one of the industry leaders and sign up now!
*This is a prerequisite clinic for Divita Hemp Block Authorized Dealers, Certified Installers, and affiliated producers, by 8th Fire Innovations.
COST: $619.04