Craft training is performed through the International Masonry Training and Education Foundation (IMTEF).
IMI’s Sustainable Masonry Certification Program makes masonry contractors a valuable part of LEED-certified projects. The course addresses subcontractor responsibilities, from estimating and project scope to project management and documentation. It covers the LEED credits every masonry contractor should know, plus green strategies such as site use and construction waste management. Certification requires successful passage of a LEED comprehension test.
It is required that the masonry contractor have past LEED project experience and/or industry approved training in LEED principles and project management.
This is a very important issue for the masonry industry. I think this will help me educate our suppliers and staff. In a lot of ways we are already green, and it is more of getting the message out to the design community so that they can use more of what we have to offer.
I got a lot better understanding of the point and purpose. It was a lot of information in a short amount of time. I can use it to market our services.
IMI is not only a tremendous resource for contractors, but the design community as well.
The amount of material covered…was phenomenal. This program was more than worth the time invested for showing me how the green requirements fit in throughout the entire construction process.
The class was extremely beneficial. It was a GREAT introduction into LEED. I highly recommend contractors take [it].
Working on a project going for LEED certification is inevitable…..this program has prepared us well!
Very informative…I left there with a new outlook on how to handle my LEED submittals for future projects.
I wish I had taken this course a week earlier. It would have helped me beat a non-union bidder.
The class had numerable insights into how masonry affects the LEED process. The actions of many foot soldiers like myself will contribute to solutions the designers are seeking.
After working on many LEED projects, I am amazed at how much information I learned in this class. Every contractor that plans on doing a LEED project needs to attend this program.
I will pay more attention to project specifications and have more discussions with our crews.
I learned how masonry affects LEED points on the inside of a building.
Three best strategies to implement – share this info with staff, review bidding documents, review procurement practices.
If I see a LEED project, I will go after it… knowing what needs to be done to have a successful project.
[It] will help to convince customers to invest more in the building envelope because it is an energy efficient solution that will save you money.
More projects are implementing these requirements. We will be able to bid them more competitively.
It is essential to business continuation into the next decade.
It will help us manage projects.
[It helped with] awareness of the paperwork involved. It will facilitate my job.
It will help communicating with LEED APs in our client base.
It will help when bidding and producing paperwork.
We definitely see a lot of value out of it. Now, instead of the GC just telling us what to do, we see where they’re going with it.
This will help our business through the value engineering service we give architects and landscape architects.
It was helpful and enlightening.
I’ve used it to our advantage. It’s an added benefit of being a union contractor.
A highlight is what to look for during estimating and project management.
Put on the green glasses and see the future!
Very comprehensive program.
Great course and seminar!
A day well spent not only for the credits, but truly good content and info.
Maria Viteri’s knowledge and diverse project experience allows her to effectively present priceless knowledge relevant and applicable to the ever changing sustainable construction industry
Great presenter, good info – highly recommend!
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.