--- title: International Masonry Institute News (4) description: Inspiration and technical information for your next masonry or tile project. 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Eleven members of the International Union of... [Details](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/new-class-of-certified-instructors-equipped-to-teach-the-trowel-trades-nationwide) [Training](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/training), [Instructor Certification Program (ICP)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/instructor-certification-program-icp), [Apprenticeship](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/apprenticeship), [Awards](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/awards) [By Henrieta Muradzikwa](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/author/henrieta-muradzikwa) [Oct 26 2021](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/imi-director-scott-conwell-receives-prestigious-cesery-award-for-contributions-to-the-tile-industry) [![](https://info.imiweb.org/hubfs/Scott-Conwell-2021-Cesery-Award-Winner.png)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/imi-director-scott-conwell-receives-prestigious-cesery-award-for-contributions-to-the-tile-industry) ## [IMI Director Scott Conwell Receives Prestigious Cesery Award for Contributions to the Tile Industry](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/imi-director-scott-conwell-receives-prestigious-cesery-award-for-contributions-to-the-tile-industry) IMI Director of Industry Development and Technical Services Scott Conwell, FAIA, FCSI, CDT, LEED AP, is the 2021 recipient of the Tile Contractors’ Association of America’s (TCAA’s) prestigious... [Details](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/imi-director-scott-conwell-receives-prestigious-cesery-award-for-contributions-to-the-tile-industry) [Tile](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/tile), [Awards](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/awards) [By Elizabeth Kekeris](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/author/elizabeth-kekeris) [Mar 19 2021](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/bac-local-2-michigan-imi/imtef-help-reimagine-detroits-transportation-hub) [![](https://info.imiweb.org/hubfs/guastavino-tile-vault-featured-image.jpg)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/bac-local-2-michigan-imi/imtef-help-reimagine-detroits-transportation-hub) ## [BAC Local 2 Michigan, IMI/IMTEF Help Reimagine Detroit’s Transportation Hub](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/bac-local-2-michigan-imi/imtef-help-reimagine-detroits-transportation-hub) ***A version of this article originally appeared in BAC Journal, Issue 4 2020, and is reprinted here with permission.*** [Details](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/bac-local-2-michigan-imi/imtef-help-reimagine-detroits-transportation-hub) [Historic Masonry Restoration](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/historic-masonry-restoration), [Terra Cotta](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/terra-cotta), [Historic Masonry Preservation Certificate (HMPC)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/historic-masonry-preservation-certificate-hmpc) [By Elizabeth Kekeris](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/author/elizabeth-kekeris) [Mar 12 2021](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/5-masonry-and-tile-healthcare-trends-to-watch) [![](https://info.imiweb.org/hubfs/healthcare-trends-in-masonry-tile-blog-post.jpg)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/5-masonry-and-tile-healthcare-trends-to-watch) ## [5 Masonry and Tile Healthcare Trends to Watch](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/5-masonry-and-tile-healthcare-trends-to-watch) Healthcare facilities, including hospitals and outpatient clinics, have seen increased scrutiny and fiscal pressures since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Designers and facility managers are... [Details](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/5-masonry-and-tile-healthcare-trends-to-watch) [Tile](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/tile) [By Ken Lambert](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/author/ken-lambert) [Feb 23 2021](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/3-black-training-leaders-discuss-how-to-support-people-of-color-in-your-union) [![](https://info.imiweb.org/hubfs/how-to-support-poc-in-your-union-featured-image.jpg)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/3-black-training-leaders-discuss-how-to-support-people-of-color-in-your-union) ## [3 Black Training Leaders Discuss How to Support People of Color in Your Union](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/3-black-training-leaders-discuss-how-to-support-people-of-color-in-your-union) ***A version of this article originally appeared in BAC Journal, Issue 2 2020, and is reprinted here with permission in honor of Black History Month.*** [Details](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/3-black-training-leaders-discuss-how-to-support-people-of-color-in-your-union) [Training](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/training) [By Elizabeth Kekeris](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/author/elizabeth-kekeris) [Feb 19 2021](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/registered-apprenticeships-strengthened-under-biden-administration) [![](https://info.imiweb.org/hubfs/apprenticeship-strengthened-under-biden-featured-image.jpg)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/registered-apprenticeships-strengthened-under-biden-administration) ## [Registered Apprenticeships Strengthened Under Biden Administration](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/registered-apprenticeships-strengthened-under-biden-administration) This week, the Biden Administration took important steps to shore up registered apprenticeship programs – including by rescinding the Executive Order that created Industry Recognized Apprenticeship... [Details](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/registered-apprenticeships-strengthened-under-biden-administration) [Training](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/training) [By International Masonry Institute](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/author/international-masonry-institute) [Feb 18 2021](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/imi-releases-update-of-century-old-terra-cotta-details-to-guide-restoration-efforts) [![](https://info.imiweb.org/hubfs/architectural-terra-cotta-details-featured-image.jpg)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/imi-releases-update-of-century-old-terra-cotta-details-to-guide-restoration-efforts) ## [IMI Releases Update of Century-Old Terra Cotta Details to Guide Restoration Efforts](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/imi-releases-update-of-century-old-terra-cotta-details-to-guide-restoration-efforts) The International Masonry Institute’s (IMI’s) new architectural terra cotta details are a transformative resource for the restoration of historic terra cotta structures dating to the early 20th... [Details](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/imi-releases-update-of-century-old-terra-cotta-details-to-guide-restoration-efforts) [Historic Masonry Restoration](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/historic-masonry-restoration), [Terra Cotta](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/terra-cotta), [Details](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/details) [By International Masonry Institute](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/author/international-masonry-institute) [Sep 01 2020](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/as-sovinski-retires-ingraffia-steps-into-role-of-imi-national-director-of-industry-development) [![](https://info.imiweb.org/hubfs/sovinski-ingraffia-imi-national-directors-industry-development.png)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/as-sovinski-retires-ingraffia-steps-into-role-of-imi-national-director-of-industry-development) ## [As Sovinski Retires, Ingraffia Steps into Role of IMI National Director of Industry Development](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/as-sovinski-retires-ingraffia-steps-into-role-of-imi-national-director-of-industry-development) David Sovinski, National Director of Industry Development at the International Masonry Institute (IMI), retires September 1 after 28 dedicated years supporting the growth of the International Union... [Details](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/as-sovinski-retires-ingraffia-steps-into-role-of-imi-national-director-of-industry-development) [By International Masonry Institute](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/author/international-masonry-institute) [Apr 23 2020](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/building-code-update-gives-designers-flexibility-to-use-larger-exterior-adhered-porcelain-tile) [![](https://info.imiweb.org/hubfs/adhered-exterior-tile-ibc-comparisons-1.png)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/building-code-update-gives-designers-flexibility-to-use-larger-exterior-adhered-porcelain-tile) ## [Building Code Update Gives Designers Flexibility to Use Larger Exterior Adhered Porcelain Tile](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/building-code-update-gives-designers-flexibility-to-use-larger-exterior-adhered-porcelain-tile) An update to the International Building Code (IBC) will allow designers to use adhered porcelain tiles as large as 48x48 inches or 36x72 inches on building facades. [Details](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/building-code-update-gives-designers-flexibility-to-use-larger-exterior-adhered-porcelain-tile) [Tile](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/tile) [By International Masonry Institute](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/author/international-masonry-institute) [Apr 14 2020](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/routine-cleaning-of-interior-masonry-surfaces) [![](https://info.imiweb.org/hubfs/183.jpg)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/routine-cleaning-of-interior-masonry-surfaces) ## [Routine Cleaning of Interior Masonry Surfaces](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/routine-cleaning-of-interior-masonry-surfaces) The products used to clean and disinfect the interior of public and commercial buildings can have a big impact on the life cycle of interior masonry surfaces like tile and stone. However, equipped... 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