Tips to Optimize Masonry Construction Documents for Better Project Outcomes

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 | 12-1 p.m. Eastern Time
1 LU/HSW

IMI has reviewed thousands of masonry assembly construction documents for architects, engineers, construction managers, general contractors, and mason contractors alike. Join us to learn how to create comprehensive masonry documents that result in more functional, durable, constructable, aesthetic, and cost-effective masonry details. Review new practices and methods along with common edits to construction documents. Learn from real-world case studies that highlight how comprehensive masonry information in construction documents benefits the entire project team. Plus, see how including the right information creates better project outcomes by allowing design professionals to set reasonable expectations and masonry contractors to produce more inclusive bids, reduce or eliminate requests for information (RFIs), changes during construction, and more.

 Learning Objectives:

  • Recognize the critical relationship between masonry specifications and construction drawings to ensure design intent is accurately communicated.
  • Learn the steps involved in effectively conducting masonry reviews.
  • Examine some of the more frequent and recurring errors in masonry detailing found in structural and architectural construction documents.
  • Develop your ability to produce thorough masonry detailing in construction documents to support successful project outcomes.

About the Speaker

Jeff Diqui
Director of Industry Development and Technical Services, IMI

Jeff Diqui

Jeff holds a Bachelor of Science degree in architectural engineering with a major in structural engineering from Milwaukee School of Engineering University.

He has experience in the design and construction industry dating back to the early ‘90’s of which has been focused on the building enclosure, including assessment and investigations related to moisture intrusion and structural-related issues, building condition assessments, repair/rehabilitation designs, and construction observations. Jeff has been a frequent lecturer nationally to architects, engineers, specifiers, building enclosure consultants, contractors, code officials and university students on subject matter pertaining to the importance of maintaining continuity of water, air, vapor and thermal controls of the enclosure and the ever-important interface detail. Previously, Jeff held a position where he had involvement with international projects in regions including Europe, Asia, Middle East, Africa, and Central-South America that exposed him to different design and construction practices.

Jeff remains active in the building science community through involvement in various technical committees and organizations and is a regular attendee or speaker at conferences and symposiums.

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