--- title: International Masonry Institute News | Henrieta Muradzikwa description: Inspiration and technical information for your next masonry or tile project. --- [![IMI_logo_primary_forweb_ret_400](https://info.imiweb.org/hs-fs/hubfs/IMI_logo_primary_forweb_ret_400.png?width=174&height=34&name=IMI_logo_primary_forweb_ret_400.png)](https://www.imiweb.org/) - BUILDING SOLUTIONS - SOLUTIONS - [New Construction](https://www.imiweb.org/new-construction/) - [Restoration](https://www.imiweb.org/restoration/) - NEW CONSTRUCTION ASSEMBLIES - [Brick](https://www.imiweb.org/new-brick-construction/) - [Concrete](https://www.imiweb.org/new-concrete-construction/) - [Concrete Masonry Units](https://www.imiweb.org/new-concrete-masonry-construction/) - [Plaster, Stucco, & EIFS](https://www.imiweb.org/new-plaster-stucco-eifs-construction/) - [Rainscreen](https://www.imiweb.org/new-rainscreen-construction/) - [Stone](https://www.imiweb.org/new-stone-construction/) - [Terrazzo](https://www.imiweb.org/new-terrazzo-construction/) - 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[CONTACT](https://www.imiweb.org/imicontact/) - ![](https://imiweb.org/wp-content/uploads/icn-search-nav.png) ![HEADER_Contact1.jpg](https://info.imiweb.org/hs-fs/hubfs/mosaicprint_img/HEADER_Contact1.jpg?width=2000&name=HEADER_Contact1.jpg "HEADER_Contact1.jpg") # International Masonry Institute News ![HEADER_Contact1.jpg](https://info.imiweb.org/hs-fs/hubfs/mosaicprint_img/HEADER_Contact1.jpg?width=2000&name=HEADER_Contact1.jpg "HEADER_Contact1.jpg") # International Masonry Institute News [August 02, 2022](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/author/henrieta-muradzikwa) [Leave a comment](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/author/henrieta-muradzikwa#comments-listing) ## Henrieta Muradzikwa ### Recent Posts [Apr 20 2023](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/young-architects-and-bac-craftworkers-inspire-one-another-at-masonry-camp) [![](https://info.imiweb.org/hubfs/MZ9_4312-3.png)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/young-architects-and-bac-craftworkers-inspire-one-another-at-masonry-camp) ## [Young Architects and BAC Craftworkers Inspire One Another at Masonry Camp](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/young-architects-and-bac-craftworkers-inspire-one-another-at-masonry-camp) For the first time since the start of the global Covid-19 pandemic, the International Masonry Institute (IMI) welcomed a cohort of 41 young architects and International Union of Bricklayers and... [Details](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/young-architects-and-bac-craftworkers-inspire-one-another-at-masonry-camp) [Masonry Camp](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/masonry-camp) [By Henrieta Muradzikwa](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/author/henrieta-muradzikwa) [Nov 29 2022](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/new-certified-instructors-equipped-to-teach-trowel-trades-nationwide) [![](https://info.imiweb.org/hubfs/Featured%20Image%20Template%20(4)-2.png)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/new-certified-instructors-equipped-to-teach-trowel-trades-nationwide) ## [New Certified Instructors Equipped to Teach Trowel Trades Nationwide](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/new-certified-instructors-equipped-to-teach-trowel-trades-nationwide) *The 2022 Instructors Certification Program (ICP) Graduating Class* [Details](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/new-certified-instructors-equipped-to-teach-trowel-trades-nationwide) [Instructor Certification Program (ICP)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/instructor-certification-program-icp) [By Henrieta Muradzikwa](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/author/henrieta-muradzikwa) [Sep 13 2022](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/2022-regional-apprentice-contest-winners) [![](https://info.imiweb.org/hubfs/RG_06112022_IMG_0512.jpg)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/2022-regional-apprentice-contest-winners) ## [Top BAC Apprentices Face off in Boston for International Competition](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/2022-regional-apprentice-contest-winners) Hundreds of apprentices across 8 trades from every corner of the country competed for the honor of representing their local unions at the 2022 BAC/IMI International Apprentice Contest in Boston,... [Details](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/2022-regional-apprentice-contest-winners) [Apprentice Contest](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/apprentice-contest) [By Henrieta Muradzikwa](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/author/henrieta-muradzikwa) [May 23 2022](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/bac-tile-installers-complete-custom-myrtha-pools-at-life-time-fitness) [![](https://info.imiweb.org/hubfs/IMG_7691.jpg)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/bac-tile-installers-complete-custom-myrtha-pools-at-life-time-fitness) ## [BAC Tile Installers Complete Custom Myrtha Pools at Life Time Fitness](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/bac-tile-installers-complete-custom-myrtha-pools-at-life-time-fitness) This project was the first fully tiled Myrtha pool in the United States with  a modular stainless steel tank with mechanisms to accommodate building movement.  [Details](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/bac-tile-installers-complete-custom-myrtha-pools-at-life-time-fitness) [Tile](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/tile), [Project Feature](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/project-feature) [By Henrieta Muradzikwa](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/author/henrieta-muradzikwa) [Feb 25 2022](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/celebrating-the-changemakers-during-black-history-month) [![](https://info.imiweb.org/hubfs/BHM%20Collage.png)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/celebrating-the-changemakers-during-black-history-month) ## [Celebrating Changemakers in the Trowel Trades During Black History Month](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/celebrating-the-changemakers-during-black-history-month) We're proud to celebrate Black History Month by spotlighting our talented instructors, directors, apprentices, and social justice advocates making waves in the union trowel trades industry. Meet... [Details](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/celebrating-the-changemakers-during-black-history-month) [Apprenticeship](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/apprenticeship) [By Henrieta Muradzikwa](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/author/henrieta-muradzikwa) [Nov 24 2021](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/national-apprenticeship-week-and-why-it-matters) [![](https://info.imiweb.org/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(4).png)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/national-apprenticeship-week-and-why-it-matters) ## [National Apprenticeship Week and Why it Matters](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/national-apprenticeship-week-and-why-it-matters) Last week, we celebrated National Apprenticeship Week by spotlighting the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers’ talented apprentices from across the country. This showcase... [Details](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/national-apprenticeship-week-and-why-it-matters) [Member Spotlight](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/member-spotlight), [Apprenticeship](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/apprenticeship) [By Henrieta Muradzikwa](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/author/henrieta-muradzikwa) [Nov 10 2021](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/from-helmets-to-hard-hats-hardworking-coast-guard-vet-finds-a-career-in-the-trowel-trades) [![](https://info.imiweb.org/hubfs/Jonathan%202.jpg)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/from-helmets-to-hard-hats-hardworking-coast-guard-vet-finds-a-career-in-the-trowel-trades) ## [From Helmets to Hard Hats: Hardworking Coast Guard Vet Finds a Career in the Trowel Trades](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/from-helmets-to-hard-hats-hardworking-coast-guard-vet-finds-a-career-in-the-trowel-trades) On Veterans Day, IMI is proud to honor the brave men and women who have served our country, and especially those who have gone on to find thriving careers with the International Union of Bricklayers... [Details](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/from-helmets-to-hard-hats-hardworking-coast-guard-vet-finds-a-career-in-the-trowel-trades) [Member Spotlight](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/member-spotlight) [By Henrieta Muradzikwa](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/author/henrieta-muradzikwa) [Oct 29 2021](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/new-class-of-certified-instructors-equipped-to-teach-the-trowel-trades-nationwide) [![](https://info.imiweb.org/hubfs/IMIBricklayersUnionGraduation-10.28.2021-420.jpg)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/new-class-of-certified-instructors-equipped-to-teach-the-trowel-trades-nationwide) ## [New Class of Certified Instructors Equipped to Teach the Trowel Trades Nationwide](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/new-class-of-certified-instructors-equipped-to-teach-the-trowel-trades-nationwide) The International Masonry Institute (IMI) and International Masonry Training and Education Foundation (IMTEF) have a lot to celebrate this month. Eleven members of the International Union of... 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