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By all accounts, the BIM for Masonry (BIM-M) Initiative is moving at an ever-increasing pace. In April 2015, the first BIM-M Symposium brought together architects, structural engineers, manufacturers, suppliers, software vendors, construction managers, m
Since 2012, the masonry industry has been advancing Building Information Modeling (BIM) for masonry. This initiative (BIM-M) is intended to expand the use of masonry within the construction industry by promoting the development of tools that will help
Business conditions remained stalled for the landscape architecture profession in the fourth quarter of 2013, but may be entering a turnaround, according to the latest American Society of Landscape Architects' Business Quarterly survey.
It has been two years since the idea of Building Information Modeling ??? Masonry (BIM-M) was conceived, and what it means is still evolving. For many, BIM is 3D modeling taken to the extreme. For others, BIM is a process of designing, constructing
To begin, I want to thank all of the contractors and their families who attended the Midyear Meeting in Orlando.
Above:Kevin O'Shea speaks to a group on MCWP training and safety.At left, Dave Powell, director of labor relations for the Massachusetts chapter of the Association of General Contractors, and Kevin O'Shea at a MCWP safety presentatio
MASONRY COMPUTER ESTIMATINGMasonry Computer EstimatingThat Does It All... in 3D!by Tradesmen's SoftwareDo Faster Takeoffs!Eliminate Mistakes!See the actual building being displayed in 3D as you do your take-off in
VOLUNTEERSBy Brett MartinPhoto courtesy of The QUIKRETE CompaniesPhoto courtesy of the Masonry Institute of St. Louis Building Better CommunitiesMasons, mason contractors and masonry organizations volunteer their time
VOLUNTEERSEveryone believed it was a worthwhile project. Everyone we asked to participate never had any hesitation to do this," said Darrell W. McMillian, P.E., MISL executive director. "It's something that was good for our community and good
News# St. LouisDarrell W McMillian, P.E., has been named Executive Director of the Masonry Institute of St. Louis (MISL). McMillian replaces Edgar F. Glock Jr, AIA, CSI, who held the position since January 1993; Glock will remain at