International Masonry Institute
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IMI offers training for craftworkers, professional education for masonry contractors, and technical assistance to the design and construction communities.
Bowie, MD
Joined May 2009
Before Job Corps, the path forward felt limited. This program opened new doors, offering hands-on training, real career opportunities, and a future worth getting excited about. #SaveJobCorps #JobCorpsWorks #IBelieveInJobCorps
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Happy 4th of July from IMI!. From historic landmarks to modern marvels, masonry plays a central role in telling the American story, through design, durability, and skilled union labor.
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📢 Webinar: Busting the Top 5 Masonry Myths 🧱. Join us to debunk common misconceptions around speed, cost, joint spacing & more, and learn how trained craftworkers help get it right. 🔗 Register:
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IMI is heading to the Flooring Sustainability Summit in DC! 🌍.Scott Conwell will moderate a panel on how architects & designers are driving sustainable building through smart design, material choices & collaboration. 🔗Register w/ code AC10 for 10% off:
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“The people made it meaningful.”. Grateful to see reflections like this from Jordan Paing of ARG, who joined us for #MasonryCamp, a one-of-a-kind experience bringing architects and craftworkers together to learn, build, and connect. 🧱.
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Job Corps doesn’t just teach trades, it transforms lives. It gives young people like @IUBAC member Joseph the skills, support, and confidence to succeed. #SaveJobCorps #JobCorpsWorks #IBelieveInJobCorps
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📢 Webinar: Designing for Movement in Structural Masonry 🧱. Learn how to detail control & expansion joints to reduce cracking and improve performance in reinforced systems. 🔗 Register:
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ICYMI: Got saddle flashing covered? 🧱💧. When low and high masonry walls meet, proper detailing is key. IMI’s latest resource breaks down how to design + build it right, step by step. 📥 Dive in: #MasonryDetails.
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📢 Upcoming Webinar. Join Casey Weisdock to learn how to identify deterioration, match historic stone, and apply dutchman & mortar repair techniques with confidence. 🔗 Register:
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Programs like Job Corps don't just provide job training. Take it from @IUBAC member Deandre Allen jr, who built his future in the skilled trades thanks to support from IMI's Job Corps program. @DOLJobCorps. #SaveJobCorps #IBelieveInJobCorps #JobCorpsMatters
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📢 Upcoming Webinar. A successful rainscreen starts with a well-designed backup wall. Join us to learn best practices for detailing, tolerances, support systems & more. 🔗 Register:
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The ceramic tile industry has its own vocabulary. In his latest for @WhyTile, IMI Director Scott Conwell breaks down the ANSI A108.T Tile Terminology Standard, a must-know resource defining 190+ tile terms. Avoid confusion. Build better. Read more:. 🔗
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📢 Webinar: Seismic Design of Masonry Structures 🧱. Learn strategies & code requirements to design safer, more resilient buildings in seismic zones. 🔍 Codes • Materials • Detailing • Best Practices. 🔗 Register:
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🔧 Not every masonry lintel needs a complex solution. Join IMI to learn how to design and build smart, efficient masonry lintels that balance:. ✔️ Function. ✔️ Thermal performance. ✔️ Longevity. 📅 Register here:
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RT @IUBAC: Thank all volunteers from @Bac1Oregon for their time and expertise in installing a monument at Portland’s Roosevelt High School.….
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RT @IUBAC: Thanks @USDOL for supporting #apprenticeship and #training programs. Jumpstart your future today by visiting: .
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🧱 What’s the difference between mortar and grout?. They may look similar, but they serve very different roles in masonry. IMI’s Scott Conwell breaks it down in this quick explainer. 📽️. #MasonryMatters #ConstructionEducation
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Architects Laying Brick: Central Illinois Edition 🧱. In Morton, IL, local architects + engineers rolled up their sleeves for hands-on masonry training. Thanks to AIA IL, BAC Local 8, CIMCA, & our incredible apprentices for making it a day to remember. #SkilledTrades
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🧱 Durability. Fire resistance. Beauty. Masonry delivers. Join IMI’s webinar to learn:. ✔️ How to apply masonry tolerances. ✔️ Communicating expectations with building owners. ✔️ Why good workmanship matters. ✔️ Lessons from the field. 📅 Register now:
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