Why do we need interior thermal mass if we’ve already insulated a building?
This commonly asked question is best answered by explaining that insulation works to prevent thermal loss through the...
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"Options, options, options!" is one of the best phrases to describe structural masonry. Internal bracing of masonry walls while they are being constructed is a perfect example of an option available...
Over 100 industry leaders gathered in St. Louis, Missouri, earlier this month to learn about Building Information Modeling (BIM) progress by the coordinated efforts of the masonry industry.
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Large format ceramic and porcelain tile can provide a floor finish that is contemporary, beautiful, and easily maintained. In order to achieve a successful installation, it is important for a...
The American Architectural Foundation awarded its inaugural Oculus Award for Leadership in Design & Cultural Heritage to both the International Masonry Institute and the International Union of...
Introduced last year, the Masonry Partition Wall Software was a huge hit; now additional features are available in the new Version 2.
The program is designed to make engineering masonry partition...
The 2015 Jury of Fellows from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) has elected Scott Conwell to its College of Fellows. He will receive this distinction at the Investiture Ceremony this May...
IMI National Training Director Robert Arnold along with other IMI staff were sponsored by National Geographic to help construct a scaled down version of Brunelleschi's Dome in Florence, Italy for a...
Masonry under construction must be temporarily braced until the final lateral support system is in place. The importance of this bracing is paramount to the safety of both the general public and...
