International Masonry Institute News

Green Craftworker Training - The glass is now full!

Question: What do you get when you take the most recognized sustainable masonry certification program for contractors and add the only industry recognized green masonry craftworker training program?

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Every day should be a Masonry Day!

The International Masonry Institute’s national promotion of union masonry and masonry products plays out locally.

This year’s annual Masonry Day in Connecticut also included a New Products Expo on...

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IMI LEED-ing the way to Sustainable RETROFITS

The next big area of Green movement for the construction industry is sustainable retrofits – a market estimated to grow to $15.1 billion by 2014 and a market perfectly matched for tile, stone, and...

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COVERINGS – THE Tile and Stone Industry’s BIG DANCE

March Madness is here and anyone interested in the world of tile and stone recently went to the “big dance” at Coverings 2011 in Las Vegas.

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Special Inspection (SI) supports quality structural masonry

Special Inspection (SI) of structural masonry is mandated by the IBC and has been adopted in almost every state and local jurisdiction.

The Masonry Society (TMS) has an approved seminar in place with...

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IMI’s green investments pay off

Today, IMI is actively delivering this education through its Sustainable Masonry Solutions for the craftworker, contractor and of course the designer.

From early educational programs focusing on...

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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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