--- title: International Masonry Institute News (9) description: Inspiration and technical information for your next masonry or tile project. 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He agreed to share... [Details](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/teach-the-teacher-instructor-certification-program-prepares-union-instructors) [masonry](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/masonry) [By International Masonry Institute](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/author/international-masonry-institute) [Nov 09 2015](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/building-the-future-young-designers-get-hands-on-masonry) [![](https://info.imiweb.org/hubfs/masonry_day_3-358621-edited.jpg)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/building-the-future-young-designers-get-hands-on-masonry) ## [Building the Future: Young Designers Get Hands-On Masonry Experience](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/building-the-future-young-designers-get-hands-on-masonry) Since 1989, IMI has hosted the University of Notre Dame Masonry Day Design-Build Competition. Over the years, this annual event has evolved and today is a dynamic competition that allows students... [Details](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/building-the-future-young-designers-get-hands-on-masonry) [Training](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/training) [By International Masonry Institute](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/author/international-masonry-institute) [Sep 09 2015](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/best-of-the-best-2015-bac-imi-international-apprentice-contest-preview) [![](https://info.imiweb.org/hubfs/Images/Blog_Images/Contest_Bucket_twitter.jpg)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/best-of-the-best-2015-bac-imi-international-apprentice-contest-preview) ## [Best of the Best: 2015 BAC/IMI International Apprentice Contest Preview](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/best-of-the-best-2015-bac-imi-international-apprentice-contest-preview) Robert Arnold is the National Director of Apprenticeship and Training at the International Masonry Training and Education Foundation, which is funded by the International Masonry Institute. He has... [Details](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/best-of-the-best-2015-bac-imi-international-apprentice-contest-preview) [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) [Sep 02 2015](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/lighting-sources-and-masonry-effects) [![](https://info.imiweb.org/hubfs/Wall_Washing-978847-edited.jpg)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/lighting-sources-and-masonry-effects) ## [Lighting Sources and Masonry Effects](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/lighting-sources-and-masonry-effects) **Look closely at these two pictures.** One photo appears to show a **very smooth and well-built wall**. The other photo shows a wall with a lot of **unsightly imperfections**. But the truth is that the photos... [Details](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/lighting-sources-and-masonry-effects) [masonry](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/masonry) [By International Masonry Institute](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/author/international-masonry-institute) [Jul 17 2015](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/5-ways-masonry-improves-healthcare-facilities) [![](https://info.imiweb.org/hubfs/Brick_Medical_Center-225452-edited.jpg)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/5-ways-masonry-improves-healthcare-facilities) ## [5 Ways That Masonry Improves Healthcare Facilities](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/5-ways-masonry-improves-healthcare-facilities) Healthcare buildings are considered some of the most complex to design and build. Stakeholders of hospitals are faced with strict regulation and the need to provide emergency care and 24-hour... [Details](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/5-ways-masonry-improves-healthcare-facilities) [Energy Efficiency](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/energy-efficiency) [By International Masonry Institute](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/author/international-masonry-institute) [Jul 10 2015](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/opportunities-through-building-code-changes) [![](https://info.imiweb.org/hubfs/IMI_force-680453-edited.jpg)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/opportunities-through-building-code-changes) ## [Opportunities through Building Code Changes](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/opportunities-through-building-code-changes) The 2015 edition of the International Building Code® (IBC®) requires most schools and emergency facilities located in areas of **high tornado risk** to contain **storm shelters** that meet the requirements... [Details](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/opportunities-through-building-code-changes) [Building Code](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/building-code), [storm shelter](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/storm-shelter) [By International Masonry Institute](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/author/international-masonry-institute) [May 11 2015](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/interior-thermal-mass-designing-a-high-performance-interior-environment) [![](https://info.imiweb.org/hubfs/Images/Blog_Images/interior_thermal_mass-935735-edited.png)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/interior-thermal-mass-designing-a-high-performance-interior-environment) ## [Interior Thermal Mass: Designing a High Performance Interior Environment](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/interior-thermal-mass-designing-a-high-performance-interior-environment) **Why do we need interior thermal mass if we’ve already insulated a building? ** This commonly asked question is best answered by explaining that insulation works to prevent thermal loss through the... [Details](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/interior-thermal-mass-designing-a-high-performance-interior-environment) [Energy Efficiency](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/energy-efficiency) [By International Masonry Institute](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/author/international-masonry-institute) [Apr 24 2015](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/internal-bracing-of-masonry-walls) [![](https://info.imiweb.org/hubfs/Images/Blog_Images/Masonry-Walls-Under-Construction-Using-Internal-Bracing-133150-edited.jpg)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/internal-bracing-of-masonry-walls) ## [Internal Bracing of Masonry Walls](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/internal-bracing-of-masonry-walls) ***"Options, options, options!"*** is one of the best phrases to describe structural masonry. Internal bracing of masonry walls while they are being constructed is a perfect example of an option available... [Details](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/internal-bracing-of-masonry-walls) [Structural Masonry](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/structural-masonry), [Walls](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/walls) [By International Masonry Institute](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/author/international-masonry-institute) [Apr 21 2015](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/bim-for-masonry-bim-m-symposium) [![](https://info.imiweb.org/hs-fs/hub/431585/file-2634679616.png)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/bim-for-masonry-bim-m-symposium) ## [BIM for Masonry (BIM-M) Symposium](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/bim-for-masonry-bim-m-symposium) Over 100 industry leaders gathered in St. Louis, Missouri, earlier this month to learn about Building Information Modeling (BIM) progress by the coordinated efforts of the masonry industry. ... 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