--- title: International Masonry Institute News (6) description: Inspiration and technical information for your next masonry or tile project. 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Calambokidis Innovation in Masonry Competition Offer New Design, Construction Possibilities](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/winners-of-inaugural-joan-b.-calambokidis-innovation-in-masonry-competition-offer-new-design-construction-possibilities) From colonizing space with new masonry units, to creating 3D-printed evaporative façades, and inventing movable brick, the winners of the inaugural [Joan B. Calambokidis Innovation in Masonry...](http://imiweb.org/jbcaward/) [Details](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/winners-of-inaugural-joan-b.-calambokidis-innovation-in-masonry-competition-offer-new-design-construction-possibilities) [JBC Masonry Innovation Competition](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/jbc-masonry-innovation-competition) [By International Masonry Institute](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/author/international-masonry-institute) [Feb 23 2018](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/contractors-guide-to-cold-weather-masonry-construction) [![](https://info.imiweb.org/hubfs/social-suggested-images/CWMpic5.jpg)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/contractors-guide-to-cold-weather-masonry-construction) ## [Contractors’ Guide to Cold Weather Masonry Construction](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/contractors-guide-to-cold-weather-masonry-construction) In cold weather, mason contractors have to take precautions to ensure the optimal performance of masonry materials and to create a comfortable, safe, and productive environment for craftworkers. By... [Details](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/contractors-guide-to-cold-weather-masonry-construction) [Cold Weather Masonry](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/cold-weather-masonry), [Contractor Information](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/contractor-information) [By International Masonry Institute](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/author/international-masonry-institute) [Feb 22 2018](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/the-role-of-the-architect-as-communicator-and-collaborator-on-ceramic-tile-installations) [![](https://info.imiweb.org/hubfs/conwell-presents-at-qualicer.jpg)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/the-role-of-the-architect-as-communicator-and-collaborator-on-ceramic-tile-installations) ## [The Role of the Architect as Communicator and Collaborator on Ceramic Tile Installations](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/the-role-of-the-architect-as-communicator-and-collaborator-on-ceramic-tile-installations) *At [Qualicer XV World Congress on Ceramic Tile Quality](http://www.qualicer.org/en/what-is-qualicer/) in Castellón, Spain, IMI Illinois Director Scott Conwell presented on the architect's role in influencing quality through all stages of project...* [Details](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/the-role-of-the-architect-as-communicator-and-collaborator-on-ceramic-tile-installations) [Tile](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/tile) [By Scott Conwell](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/author/scott-conwell) [Dec 08 2017](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/designers-and-bac-craftworkers-team-up-to-imagine-community-health-centers-at-masonry-camp) [![](https://info.imiweb.org/hubfs/2017%20Masonry%20Camp/GroupPhoto2017_2_02-393909-edited.jpg)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/designers-and-bac-craftworkers-team-up-to-imagine-community-health-centers-at-masonry-camp) ## [Designers and BAC Craftworkers Team Up to Imagine Community Health Centers at Masonry Camp](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/designers-and-bac-craftworkers-team-up-to-imagine-community-health-centers-at-masonry-camp) It’s a rare opportunity that designers and craftworkers get to come together to collaborate on a project. Masonry Camp turns that opportunity into reality. [Details](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/designers-and-bac-craftworkers-team-up-to-imagine-community-health-centers-at-masonry-camp) [Masonry Camp](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/masonry-camp) [By International Masonry Institute](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/author/international-masonry-institute) [Nov 17 2017](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/imi/imtef-celebrates-national-apprenticeship-week-spotlights-future-of-the-craft) [![](https://info.imiweb.org/hubfs/nick-bianchi-national-apprenticeship-week-tile-finishing-bac2.png)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/imi/imtef-celebrates-national-apprenticeship-week-spotlights-future-of-the-craft) ## [IMI/IMTEF Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week, Spotlights Future of the Craft](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/imi/imtef-celebrates-national-apprenticeship-week-spotlights-future-of-the-craft) National Apprenticeship Week, held November 13-19, 2017, is an annual celebration of appenticeships founded by the Department of Labor (DOL). IMI and IMTEF marked the occassion by highlighting... [Details](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/imi/imtef-celebrates-national-apprenticeship-week-spotlights-future-of-the-craft) [Member Spotlight](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/member-spotlight), [Apprenticeship](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/apprenticeship) [By International Masonry Institute](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/author/international-masonry-institute) [Nov 16 2017](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/14-bac-members-graduate-from-imtefs-instructor-certification-program) [![](https://info.imiweb.org/hubfs/2017-ICP-graduates.jpg)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/14-bac-members-graduate-from-imtefs-instructor-certification-program) ## [14 BAC Members Graduate from IMTEF’s Instructor Certification Program](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/14-bac-members-graduate-from-imtefs-instructor-certification-program) On November 9, 2017, 14 members of the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers' (BAC)graduated from IMTEF/IMI’s Instructor Certification Program. ICP is a 5-year, 200-hour... [Details](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/14-bac-members-graduate-from-imtefs-instructor-certification-program) [Instructor Certification Program (ICP)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/instructor-certification-program-icp) [By International Masonry Institute](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/author/international-masonry-institute) [Nov 14 2017](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/architect-of-the-capitol-stephen-t.-ayers-faia-ccm-leed-ap-weighs-in-on-innovation) [![](https://info.imiweb.org/hubfs/stephen-t-ayers-architect-of-the-capitol-headshot.jpg)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/architect-of-the-capitol-stephen-t.-ayers-faia-ccm-leed-ap-weighs-in-on-innovation) ## [Architect of the Capitol Stephen T. Ayers, FAIA, CCM, LEED AP Weighs In On Innovation](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/architect-of-the-capitol-stephen-t.-ayers-faia-ccm-leed-ap-weighs-in-on-innovation) Stephen T. Ayers, FAIA, CCM, LEED AP, is the Architect of the Capitol. Under his leadership, the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) staff serves Congress and the Supreme Court, preserving and maintaining... [Details](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/architect-of-the-capitol-stephen-t.-ayers-faia-ccm-leed-ap-weighs-in-on-innovation) [JBC Masonry Innovation Competition](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/jbc-masonry-innovation-competition) [By International Masonry Institute](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/author/international-masonry-institute) [Nov 09 2017](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/to-innovate-develop-a-broad-perspective-experience-the-3-dimensional-world-says-feltoon-aia-aicp) [![](https://info.imiweb.org/hubfs/Alan-Feltoon-Headshot.jpg)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/to-innovate-develop-a-broad-perspective-experience-the-3-dimensional-world-says-feltoon-aia-aicp) ## [To Innovate, Develop a Broad Perspective & Experience the 3-Dimensional World, Says Feltoon, AIA, AICP](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/to-innovate-develop-a-broad-perspective-experience-the-3-dimensional-world-says-feltoon-aia-aicp) *IMI recently talked with Alan Feltoon, AIA, AICP, Senior Director of Business Development at Michael Graves Architecture and juror for IMI’s* [Joan B. Calambokidis Innovation in Masonry Design...](http://imiweb.org/jbcaward/) [Details](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/to-innovate-develop-a-broad-perspective-experience-the-3-dimensional-world-says-feltoon-aia-aicp) [JBC Masonry Innovation Competition](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/jbc-masonry-innovation-competition) [By International Masonry Institute](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/author/international-masonry-institute) [Oct 26 2017](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/from-restoring-historic-landmarks-to-training-the-next-generation-of-craftworkers-bac/imtef-instructor-laurie-harris) [![](https://info.imiweb.org/hubfs/laurie-harris-101-california-street.jpg)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/from-restoring-historic-landmarks-to-training-the-next-generation-of-craftworkers-bac/imtef-instructor-laurie-harris) ## [From Restoring Historic Landmarks to Training the Next Generation of Craftworkers: BAC/IMTEF Instructor Laurie Harris](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/from-restoring-historic-landmarks-to-training-the-next-generation-of-craftworkers-bac/imtef-instructor-laurie-harris) Laurie Harris, BAC Local 3 Northern California JATC Apprenticeship Instructor, has led restoration projects on many of San Francisco’s historic gems, from the Citadel at Alcatraz Island, to Old St.... [Details](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/from-restoring-historic-landmarks-to-training-the-next-generation-of-craftworkers-bac/imtef-instructor-laurie-harris) [Historic Masonry Restoration](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/historic-masonry-restoration), [Instructor Certification Program (ICP)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/instructor-certification-program-icp), [Member Spotlight](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/member-spotlight) [By International Masonry Institute](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/author/international-masonry-institute) [Sep 20 2017](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/inaugural-joan-b.-calambokidis-innovation-in-masonry-design-competition-rethinks-future-of-masonry-design-construction) [![](https://info.imiweb.org/hubfs/JBC%20Award/IMI-blog-2.jpg)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/inaugural-joan-b.-calambokidis-innovation-in-masonry-design-competition-rethinks-future-of-masonry-design-construction) ## [Inaugural Joan B. Calambokidis Innovation in Masonry Design Competition Rethinks Future of Masonry Design & Construction](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/inaugural-joan-b.-calambokidis-innovation-in-masonry-design-competition-rethinks-future-of-masonry-design-construction) How will architects, engineers, craftworkers, and contractors design and build masonry structures that are sustainable, energy effiicient, and resilient now and into the future?  [Details](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/inaugural-joan-b.-calambokidis-innovation-in-masonry-design-competition-rethinks-future-of-masonry-design-construction) [By International Masonry Institute](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/author/international-masonry-institute) - [❮ Prev](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/page/5) - [4](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/page/4) - [5](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/page/5) - [6](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/page/6) - [7](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/page/7) - [8](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/page/8) - [Next ❯](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/page/7) [Previous](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/page/5) [All posts](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/all) [Next](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/page/7) [![Share on Facebook](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/facebook-24x24.png)](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Finfo.imiweb.org%2Fblog%2Fpage%2F6%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dfacebook) [![Share on LinkedIn](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/linkedin-24x24.png)](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Finfo.imiweb.org%2Fblog%2Fpage%2F6%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dlinkedin) [![Share on Twitter](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/twitter-24x24.png)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Finfo.imiweb.org%2Fblog%2Fpage%2F6%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&url=https%3A%2F%2Finfo.imiweb.org%2Fblog%2Fpage%2F6%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&source=tweetbutton&text=International%20Masonry%20Institute%20News%20%286%29) [![Share on Email](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/email-24x24.png)](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Finfo.imiweb.org%2Fblog%2Fpage%2F6%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail%20&body=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Finfo.imiweb.org%2Fblog%2Fpage%2F6%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail) Search ### Categories - [Training (27)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/training) - [Sustainable Design (23)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/sustainable-design) - [Energy Efficiency (21)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/energy-efficiency) - [Conferences and Events (16)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/conferences-and-events) - [Tile (15)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/tile) - [Apprenticeship (10)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/apprenticeship) - [Structural Masonry (10)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/structural-masonry) - [Historic Masonry Restoration (8)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/historic-masonry-restoration) - [Instructor Certification Program (ICP) (8)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/instructor-certification-program-icp) - [Masonry Camp (7)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/masonry-camp) - [masonry (7)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/masonry) - [Member Spotlight (6)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/member-spotlight) - [JBC Masonry Innovation Competition (5)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/jbc-masonry-innovation-competition) - [Stone (5)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/stone) - [Apprentice Contest (4)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/apprentice-contest) - [Building Code (4)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/building-code) - [Project Feature (4)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/project-feature) #### ![logo-ftr-1](https://info.imiweb.org/hs-fs/hubfs/logo-ftr-1.png?width=200&height=41&name=logo-ftr-1.png) BAC/IMI International Training Center 17101 Science Drive Bowie, MD 20715 [Privacy Policy​](https://imiweb.org/imi-privacy-policy/) | [Contact Us​](https://imiweb.org/contact-imi/) **Related Organizations** [International Masonry Training and Education Foundation](https://imtef.org/) [International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers](https://bacweb.org/) [International Council of Employers of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers](https://www.icebac.org/) [Tile Contractors’ Association of America](https://www.tcaainc.org/) ### Sign up for updates from IMI © International Masonry Institute. 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