--- title: International Masonry Institute News (5) description: Inspiration and technical information for your next masonry or tile project. 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[Details](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/international-training-and-education-foundation-announces-diperna-as-national-director-of-apprenticeship-and-training) [Training](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/training), [Apprenticeship](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/apprenticeship) [By International Masonry Institute](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/author/international-masonry-institute) [Aug 06 2019](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/save-our-apprenticeships-join-the-fight-against-industry-recognized-apprenticeship-programs-iraps) [![](https://info.imiweb.org/hubfs/stop-iraps-banner.png)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/save-our-apprenticeships-join-the-fight-against-industry-recognized-apprenticeship-programs-iraps) ## [Save Our Apprenticeships: Join the Fight Against Industry Recognized Apprenticeship Programs (IRAPs)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/save-our-apprenticeships-join-the-fight-against-industry-recognized-apprenticeship-programs-iraps) The future of the union masonry industry and our gold standard registered construction apprenticeship programs is at risk. The Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) proposed Industry Recognized... [Details](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/save-our-apprenticeships-join-the-fight-against-industry-recognized-apprenticeship-programs-iraps) [Apprenticeship](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/apprenticeship) [By International Masonry Institute](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/author/international-masonry-institute) [Aug 01 2019](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/bac-contractors-members-help-save-chicago-building-on-national-register-of-historic-places) [![](https://info.imiweb.org/hubfs/restored-cook-county-hospital-ChicagoPhotographer-shutterstock_1890340393.jpg)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/bac-contractors-members-help-save-chicago-building-on-national-register-of-historic-places) ## [BAC Contractors, Members Help Save Chicago Building on National Register of Historic Places](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/bac-contractors-members-help-save-chicago-building-on-national-register-of-historic-places) Chicago’s Cook County General Hospital is getting a second chance at life with the help of BAC Administrative District Council 1 of Illinois (ADC 1 IL) members and signatory contractors. The 105-year... [Details](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/bac-contractors-members-help-save-chicago-building-on-national-register-of-historic-places) [Tile](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/tile), [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), [Brick](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/brick) [By Elizabeth Kekeris](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/author/elizabeth-kekeris) [Oct 07 2018](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/2018-bac/imi-international-apprentice-contest-winners) [![](https://info.imiweb.org/hubfs/DX2_4374.jpg)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/2018-bac/imi-international-apprentice-contest-winners) ## [2018 BAC/IMI International Apprentice Contest Winners](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/2018-bac/imi-international-apprentice-contest-winners) Twenty-four apprentices have emerged victorious in the 2018 BAC/IMI International Apprentice Contest, representing not only the best in their trade, but a bright future for the union. The winners --... [Details](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/2018-bac/imi-international-apprentice-contest-winners) [By International Masonry Institute](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/author/international-masonry-institute) [Oct 04 2018](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/top-apprentices-to-face-off-in-international-skills-contest) [![](https://info.imiweb.org/hubfs/IAC-2018-floor.jpg)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/top-apprentices-to-face-off-in-international-skills-contest) ## [Top Apprentices to Face Off In International Skills Contest](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/top-apprentices-to-face-off-in-international-skills-contest) Skilled apprentices from the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers’ (BACs’) will vie for the title of International Champion in their craft at the 2018 BAC/IMI International... [Details](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/top-apprentices-to-face-off-in-international-skills-contest) [Apprentice Contest](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/apprentice-contest), [Apprenticeship](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/apprenticeship) [By International Masonry Institute](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/author/international-masonry-institute) [Oct 04 2018](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/apt-terra-cotta-restoration-workshop-positions-imi-bac-as-leaders-in-the-field) [![](https://info.imiweb.org/hubfs/apt-terra-cotta-preservation-workshop.jpg)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/apt-terra-cotta-restoration-workshop-positions-imi-bac-as-leaders-in-the-field) ## [APT Terra Cotta Restoration Workshop Positions IMI & BAC as Leaders in the Field](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/apt-terra-cotta-restoration-workshop-positions-imi-bac-as-leaders-in-the-field) IMI and BAC Local 3 New York partnered with the Association for Preservation Technology International (APT) to host the Terra Cotta Restoration Workshop at APT’s 2018 Annual Conference and 50th... [Details](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/apt-terra-cotta-restoration-workshop-positions-imi-bac-as-leaders-in-the-field) [Historic Masonry Restoration](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/historic-masonry-restoration), [Terra Cotta](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/terra-cotta) [By International Masonry Institute](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/author/international-masonry-institute) [Oct 01 2018](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/nadaaa-founding-principal-katherine-faulkner-aia-to-deliver-keynote-at-masonry-camp-2018) [![](https://info.imiweb.org/hubfs/credit_Holcim%20Foundation.jpg)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/nadaaa-founding-principal-katherine-faulkner-aia-to-deliver-keynote-at-masonry-camp-2018) ## [NADAAA Founding Principal Katherine Faulkner, AIA to Deliver Keynote at Masonry Camp 2018](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/nadaaa-founding-principal-katherine-faulkner-aia-to-deliver-keynote-at-masonry-camp-2018) Katherine Faulkner, AIA, founding principal of NADAAA, will deliver the opening keynote at [Masonry Camp 2018](http://imiweb.org/masonry-camp/), a nationally-recognized design-build training program that brings together talented... [Details](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/nadaaa-founding-principal-katherine-faulkner-aia-to-deliver-keynote-at-masonry-camp-2018) [By International Masonry Institute](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/author/international-masonry-institute) [Sep 21 2018](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/11-bac-members-earn-instructor-certification-strengthen-unions-quality-training) [![](https://info.imiweb.org/hubfs/icp-2018-grads.jpg)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/11-bac-members-earn-instructor-certification-strengthen-unions-quality-training) ## [11 BAC Members Earn Instructor Certification, Strengthen Union’s Quality Training](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/11-bac-members-earn-instructor-certification-strengthen-unions-quality-training) Eleven members of the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) graduated from IMI/IMTEF’s Instructor Certification Program (ICP) this September. [Details](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/11-bac-members-earn-instructor-certification-strengthen-unions-quality-training) [By International Masonry Institute](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/author/international-masonry-institute) [Sep 19 2018](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/registration-open-joan-b.-calambokidis-innovation-in-masonry-competition-rethinks-the-future-of-masonry-in-design-and-construction) [![](https://info.imiweb.org/hubfs/jbc-innovation-in-masonry-logo-2018.jpg)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/registration-open-joan-b.-calambokidis-innovation-in-masonry-competition-rethinks-the-future-of-masonry-in-design-and-construction) ## [Registration Open: JBC Innovation in Masonry Competition Rethinks Future of Masonry Design and Construction](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/registration-open-joan-b.-calambokidis-innovation-in-masonry-competition-rethinks-the-future-of-masonry-in-design-and-construction) IMI's [Joan B. Calambokidis Innovation in Masonry Competition](http://imiweb.org/jbcaward/) challenges architects, engineers, students, and firms to imagine the future of masonry design and construction. This year, participants... [Details](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/registration-open-joan-b.-calambokidis-innovation-in-masonry-competition-rethinks-the-future-of-masonry-in-design-and-construction) [By International Masonry Institute](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/author/international-masonry-institute) [Jun 20 2018](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/masterspec-updates-installer-qualifications-to-include-advanced-certifications-for-tile-installers) [![](https://info.imiweb.org/hubfs/act-installation-testing.jpg)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/masterspec-updates-installer-qualifications-to-include-advanced-certifications-for-tile-installers) ## [MasterSpec Updates Installer Qualifications to Include Advanced Certifications for Tile Installers](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/masterspec-updates-installer-qualifications-to-include-advanced-certifications-for-tile-installers) In exciting news for the tile industry, MasterSpec – the industry’s most comprehensive building and construction specification resource – has updated its tile installer qualifications to include [...](http://imtef.org/advanced-certifications-tile/) [Details](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/masterspec-updates-installer-qualifications-to-include-advanced-certifications-for-tile-installers) [Tile](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/tile), [Advanced Certifications for Tile (ACT)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/advanced-certifications-for-tile-act), [Certifications](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/certifications) [By International Masonry Institute](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/author/international-masonry-institute) - 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