The International Masonry Institute (IMI) is a strategic alliance between the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers and the contractors who employ those members. Through education, technical support, research and training the IMI works to provide a more efficient construction delivery system.
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Building enclosure performance, control of air, moisture, vapor, sound, fire – thermal control and solutions.
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- CRAFTED TRADITION: RESTORING THE PLASTER AT UNITY TEMPLEPosted by sconwell@imiweb.org (Scott Conwell) on September 14, 2016 at 3:00 pm
In my role as director of technical service with International Masonry Institute (IMI), I am often asked by Chicago architects “Do today’s plasterers have the same skills as those from 100 years ago?” My answer is always a reassuring and resounding “Yes.&rdquo […]
- Masonry Camp GalleryPosted by International Masonry Institute on September 8, 2016 at 5:46 pm
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 future of masonry design and innovation. As campers worked on their concepts in the studio, they also began to choose the materials that they would use to construct an element of their design. Here's a gallery of new images from […]
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Industry Links
- Brick Industries Association
- Building Stone Institute
- Indiana Limestone Institute
- Mason Contractors Association of America
- Marble Institute of America
- National Concrete Masonry Association
- National Terrazzo and Mosaic Association, Inc.
- Portland Cement Association
- Tile Contractors Association of America
- The Masonry Society
Masonry Innovations
Hybrid Masonry Design
Hybrid masonry is a structural system that utilizes reinforced masonry walls with a framed structure. The masonry infill can be concrete masonry units, reinforced clay brick, or even reinforced ACC, and frames can be reinforced concrete or structural steel. New Structural engineering software has made it an attractive option for engineers today.
The International Masonry Institute (IMI) is a strategic alliance between the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers and the contractors who employ those members. Through education, technical support, research and training the IMI works to provide a more efficient construction delivery system.