International Masonry Institute
ConstructionMaryland, United States51-200 Employees
The International Masonry Institute (IMI) provides training for craftworkers, professional education for masonry contractors, and free technical assistance to design and construction communities. It operates as a strategic alliance between the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) and its signatory contractors to promote quality masonry construction. Based in Bowie, Maryland, IMI runs the Flynn Center and regional training facilities, offering programs that cover the masonry trades from apprenticeship through supervisory roles. Its primary audience includes masonry craftworkers, contractors, and design or construction professionals seeking dependable, high-quality outcomes on projects. IMI positions itself as a conduit among labor, management, and design teams, delivering training and technical guidance to improve installation and performance. A notable collaboration documented in its history is Woodlawn Cemetery’s Bridge to Crafts Careers Preservation Training Program, established in 2015 with the World Monuments Fund and IMI to support preservation of historic structures.