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International Masonry Institute

IMI is a strategic alliance between the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) and their contractors, promoting quality masonry construction.

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Masonry Systems – Performance is the Key

“Water infiltration used to be the Architect’s worst nightmare. With the advent of sustainability, energy loss has become just as important. Traditionally, the Industry has not been very helpful in...

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Building Knowledge About the Building Envelope

As building planners look beyond individual parts to consider how the whole building envelope will perform, cooperation is more important than ever. That’s why IMI educates other industry players on...

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Confidence Class

One positive aspect of a tight economy is increased demand for quality and value. Architects and engineers want to know that their designs are going to be built right, contractors want to keep their...

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Air Barriers Open Doors

Building designers and owners are paying a lot of attention to air barriers, given their potential to save energy and money and increase building envelope performance.

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Dry Up!

As today's weather headlines clearly show, too much water is not a good thing, especially in buildings. Keeping water out is a major concern for designers and builders. And when they need answers,...

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The Green Seal of Approval

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On Target with Structural Masonry

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Competition or Opportunity?

Those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future."

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Taking Control

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IMI Gains Outside Advantage for Porcelain Tile

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