--- title: International Masonry Institute News (15) description: Inspiration and technical information for your next masonry or tile project. 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So it's a good time to ask, how well do all... [Details](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/restoration-takes-communication) [Training](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/training), [Energy Efficiency](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/energy-efficiency), [Sustainable Design](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/sustainable-design) [By International Masonry Institute](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/author/international-masonry-institute) [Aug 11 2009](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/launching-a-new-product-the-key-is-installation-installation-installation) [![](http://qm-host.com/imi/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/ms_vlvt_mystslvr_com_014-300x300.jpg)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/launching-a-new-product-the-key-is-installation-installation-installation) ## [Launching a new product? The key is installation, installation, installation](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/launching-a-new-product-the-key-is-installation-installation-installation) [Daltile Tile Corp](http://daltileproducts.com). has been around a long time, and is a recognized leader in tile and manufactured stone. They are also smart enough to know what they don't know. That's why they turned to IMI to... [Details](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/launching-a-new-product-the-key-is-installation-installation-installation) [Training](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/training), [Stone](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/stone) [By International Masonry Institute](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/author/international-masonry-institute) [Jul 27 2009](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/ace-visitors-see-wider-career-path) [![](http://qm-host.com/imi/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/ace4-300x224.jpg)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/ace-visitors-see-wider-career-path) ## [ACE Visitors See Wider Career Path](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/ace-visitors-see-wider-career-path) [Details](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/ace-visitors-see-wider-career-path) [Training](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/training) [By International Masonry Institute](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/author/international-masonry-institute) [Jul 15 2009](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/a-field-trip-to-the-future) [![](http://www.imiweb.org/blog/!media/20090715_aac.jpg)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/a-field-trip-to-the-future) ## [The Future of AAC Might Be Here](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/a-field-trip-to-the-future) We just came back from a very educational trip to Xella’s autoclaved aerated concrete plant in Georgia, where they make blocks, panels, cladding and more. The company bills itself as the world’s... [Details](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/a-field-trip-to-the-future) [Energy Efficiency](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/energy-efficiency), [Sustainable Design](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/sustainable-design) [By International Masonry Institute](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/author/international-masonry-institute) [Jul 01 2009](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/cms-look-for-the-green-union-label) [![](http://qm-host.com/imi/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/pyramex_safety_hard_hat_hp16135.jpg)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/cms-look-for-the-green-union-label) ## [CMs Look for the Green Label](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/cms-look-for-the-green-union-label) Practitioners of sustainable design and construction have enough to figure out without wondering if their subcontractors are ready, too. Now, with the nation’s first sustainable certification program... [Details](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/cms-look-for-the-green-union-label) [Energy Efficiency](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/energy-efficiency), [Sustainable Design](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/sustainable-design) [By International Masonry Institute](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/author/international-masonry-institute) [Jun 18 2009](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/how-do-you-spell-green-t-e-a-m) [![](http://qm-host.com/imi/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/aia_continuing_ed1.gif)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/how-do-you-spell-green-t-e-a-m) ## [How do you spell "green"? T-E-A-M](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/how-do-you-spell-green-t-e-a-m) Perhaps the most important question when talking about green design is not what materials you choose or where they come from, but rather *how* you are using them and how they are installed. [Details](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/how-do-you-spell-green-t-e-a-m) [Energy Efficiency](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/energy-efficiency), [Sustainable Design](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/sustainable-design) [By International Masonry Institute](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/author/international-masonry-institute) [Jun 09 2009](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/expanding-contractor-minds-and-business) [![](http://qm-host.com/imi/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/collegeblog-300x224.jpg)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/expanding-contractor-minds-and-business) ## [Expanding Contractor Minds and Business](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/expanding-contractor-minds-and-business) IMI takes seriously the name of its professional education program, **[Contractor College](http://www.imiweb.org/education/contractor_college/index.php).** Offered in partnership with the International Council of Employers of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers... [Details](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/expanding-contractor-minds-and-business) [By International Masonry Institute](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/author/international-masonry-institute) [May 21 2009](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/a-solid-foundation-for-building-inspectors) [![](http://www.imiweb.org/ecommunications/images/2009/05_may/BldgOff_forblog.jpg)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/a-solid-foundation-for-building-inspectors) ## [A Solid Foundation for Building Inspectors](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/a-solid-foundation-for-building-inspectors) Building inspectors all over the country are partnering with IMI to boost their masonry knowledge, and get the best possible construction for their constituents. 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