--- title: International Masonry Institute News | Training description: Training | Inspiration and technical information for your next masonry or tile project. --- [![IMI_logo_primary_forweb_ret_400](https://info.imiweb.org/hs-fs/hubfs/IMI_logo_primary_forweb_ret_400.png?width=174&height=34&name=IMI_logo_primary_forweb_ret_400.png)](https://www.imiweb.org/) - BUILDING SOLUTIONS - SOLUTIONS - [New Construction](https://www.imiweb.org/new-construction/) - [Restoration](https://www.imiweb.org/restoration/) - NEW CONSTRUCTION ASSEMBLIES - [Brick](https://www.imiweb.org/new-brick-construction/) - [Concrete](https://www.imiweb.org/new-concrete-construction/) - [Concrete Masonry Units](https://www.imiweb.org/new-concrete-masonry-construction/) - [Plaster, Stucco, & EIFS](https://www.imiweb.org/new-plaster-stucco-eifs-construction/) - [Rainscreen](https://www.imiweb.org/new-rainscreen-construction/) - [Stone](https://www.imiweb.org/new-stone-construction/) - [Terrazzo](https://www.imiweb.org/new-terrazzo-construction/) - 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[CONTACT](https://www.imiweb.org/imicontact/) - ![](https://imiweb.org/wp-content/uploads/icn-search-nav.png) ![HEADER_Contact1.jpg](https://info.imiweb.org/hs-fs/hubfs/mosaicprint_img/HEADER_Contact1.jpg?width=2000&name=HEADER_Contact1.jpg "HEADER_Contact1.jpg") # International Masonry Institute News ![HEADER_Contact1.jpg](https://info.imiweb.org/hs-fs/hubfs/mosaicprint_img/HEADER_Contact1.jpg?width=2000&name=HEADER_Contact1.jpg "HEADER_Contact1.jpg") # International Masonry Institute News [August 02, 2022](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/training) [Leave a comment](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/training#comments-listing) [May 19 2026](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/imis-emerging-contractor-program-builds-estimating-and-project-management-skills-for-union-masonry-contractors) [![](https://info.imiweb.org/hubfs/Emerging%20Contractor%202026.jpg)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/imis-emerging-contractor-program-builds-estimating-and-project-management-skills-for-union-masonry-contractors) ## [IMI’s Emerging Contractor Program Builds Estimating and Project Management Skills for Union Masonry Contractors](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/imis-emerging-contractor-program-builds-estimating-and-project-management-skills-for-union-masonry-contractors) Vanessa Ball, a member of BAC’s Mountain West ADC, has been working in pointing-cleaning-caulking since 1993. [Details](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/imis-emerging-contractor-program-builds-estimating-and-project-management-skills-for-union-masonry-contractors) [Training](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/training), [Contractor Information](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/contractor-information) [By Allison Sauntry](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/author/allison-sauntry) [Oct 29 2021](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/new-class-of-certified-instructors-equipped-to-teach-the-trowel-trades-nationwide) [![](https://info.imiweb.org/hubfs/IMIBricklayersUnionGraduation-10.28.2021-420.jpg)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/new-class-of-certified-instructors-equipped-to-teach-the-trowel-trades-nationwide) ## [New Class of Certified Instructors Equipped to Teach the Trowel Trades Nationwide](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/new-class-of-certified-instructors-equipped-to-teach-the-trowel-trades-nationwide) The International Masonry Institute (IMI) and International Masonry Training and Education Foundation (IMTEF) have a lot to celebrate this month. Eleven members of the International Union of... [Details](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/new-class-of-certified-instructors-equipped-to-teach-the-trowel-trades-nationwide) [Training](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/training), [Instructor Certification Program (ICP)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/instructor-certification-program-icp), [Apprenticeship](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/apprenticeship), [Awards](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/awards) [By Henrieta Muradzikwa](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/author/henrieta-muradzikwa) [Feb 23 2021](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/3-black-training-leaders-discuss-how-to-support-people-of-color-in-your-union) [![](https://info.imiweb.org/hubfs/how-to-support-poc-in-your-union-featured-image.jpg)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/3-black-training-leaders-discuss-how-to-support-people-of-color-in-your-union) ## [3 Black Training Leaders Discuss How to Support People of Color in Your Union](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/3-black-training-leaders-discuss-how-to-support-people-of-color-in-your-union) ***A version of this article originally appeared in BAC Journal, Issue 2 2020, and is reprinted here with permission in honor of Black History Month.*** [Details](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/3-black-training-leaders-discuss-how-to-support-people-of-color-in-your-union) [Training](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/training) [By Elizabeth Kekeris](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/author/elizabeth-kekeris) [Feb 19 2021](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/registered-apprenticeships-strengthened-under-biden-administration) [![](https://info.imiweb.org/hubfs/apprenticeship-strengthened-under-biden-featured-image.jpg)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/registered-apprenticeships-strengthened-under-biden-administration) ## [Registered Apprenticeships Strengthened Under Biden Administration](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/registered-apprenticeships-strengthened-under-biden-administration) This week, the Biden Administration took important steps to shore up registered apprenticeship programs – including by rescinding the Executive Order that created Industry Recognized Apprenticeship... [Details](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/registered-apprenticeships-strengthened-under-biden-administration) [Training](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/training) [By International Masonry Institute](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/author/international-masonry-institute) [Jan 24 2020](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/international-training-and-education-foundation-announces-diperna-as-national-director-of-apprenticeship-and-training) [![](https://info.imiweb.org/hubfs/Anthony-DiPerna-IMTEF-National-Director-Apprenticeship-Training.jpg)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/international-training-and-education-foundation-announces-diperna-as-national-director-of-apprenticeship-and-training) ## [International Masonry Training and Education Foundation Announces DiPerna as National Director of Apprenticeship and Training](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/international-training-and-education-foundation-announces-diperna-as-national-director-of-apprenticeship-and-training) The International Masonry Training and Education Foundation (IMTEF) is pleased to welcome Anthony DiPerna, President of the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) Local 3 New York, as National... [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) [Oct 25 2016](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/masonry-camp-experience) [![](https://info.imiweb.org/hubfs/2016_Camp_WrapUp/Team_Camp_2.jpg)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/masonry-camp-experience) ## [The Masonry Camp Experience](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/masonry-camp-experience) As we look back on this year's Masonry Camp, the commitment and creativity of the participants stands out. Asked to design a masonry museum, and then construct an element of that design, the campers... [Details](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/masonry-camp-experience) [Masonry Camp](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/masonry-camp), [Training](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/training) [By International Masonry Institute](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/author/international-masonry-institute) [Sep 08 2016](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/masonry-camp-gallery) [![](https://info.imiweb.org/hubfs/2016_Masonry_Camp_BLOG_2/20160907_112252.jpg)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/masonry-camp-gallery) ## [Masonry Camp Gallery](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/masonry-camp-gallery) Masonry Camp continued today with the campers moving into the studio to begin designing their projects. The design-build challenge this year is a museum that celebrates the history of masonry and the... [Details](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/masonry-camp-gallery) [Masonry Camp](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/masonry-camp), [Training](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/training) [By International Masonry Institute](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/author/international-masonry-institute) [Sep 07 2016](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/masonry-camp-begins) [![](https://info.imiweb.org/hubfs/2016_Camp_BLOG_Day_1/IMI_Masonry_Camp2016_25.jpg)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/masonry-camp-begins) ## [Masonry Camp Begins](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/masonry-camp-begins) Masonry Camp began yesterday with a presentation by Jeanne Gang, founding prinicipal of Studio Gang. Jeanne has designed major projects throughout the United States and is a MacArthur Fellow, author... [Details](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/masonry-camp-begins) [Masonry Camp](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/masonry-camp), [Training](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/training) [By International Masonry Institute](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/author/international-masonry-institute) [Jun 24 2016](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/masonry-camp-2016) [![](https://info.imiweb.org/hubfs/blog-files/Presentation2.jpg)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/masonry-camp-2016) ## [Masonry Camp 2016](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/masonry-camp-2016) By [Team IMI](http://imiweb.org/about/) The International Masonry Institute announces the 2016 Masonry Camp, taking place from September 6, 2016 to September 10, 2016 at the IMI National Training Center in Bowie, MD. The 2016... [Details](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/masonry-camp-2016) [Masonry Camp](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/masonry-camp), [Training](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/topic/training) [By International Masonry Institute](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/author/international-masonry-institute) [Jun 08 2016](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/masonry-education-setting-the-right-foundation) [![](https://info.imiweb.org/hubfs/blog-files/Scott_Conwells_-_IIT_field_trip_2015_Hands-on-830001-edited.jpg)](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/masonry-education-setting-the-right-foundation) ## [Masonry Education - Setting the Right Foundation](https://info.imiweb.org/blog/masonry-education-setting-the-right-foundation) By [Team IMI](http://imiweb.org/about/) This article was first published in [BAC Journal](http://bacweb.org/journal/2016_02/imi.php) If educating professional architects and engineers about masonry and the value of BAC craftworkers and contractors is important, it is... 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