We’ve just passed the mid-point of the 2023 legislative session; join us for an update on legislative initiatives of significance to architects!AIA Minnesota has been active in several key areas, including: Capital Investment/Bonding Finance and Contracting Tools for the Profession Climate Action Affordable HousingJoin us virtually to hear about specific bills, the road ahead, and […]
The AEC community is always on the search for quality content to use in their Revit models. HIVE, a cloud-based content management system, makes it possible to ensure that content is easily accessible and findable for all project participants, even when working remotely. IMI’s Masonry Content Library in HIVE is filled with quality masonry content. […]
The Structural Engineers 2050 Commitment Program (SE 2050) will make monumental strides in drastically reducing the embodied carbon of structural systems. To reach net zero, coordinated action is required across the architecture, engineering, and construction industry to change design and construction methods. That includes demanding the production and documentation of lower impact materials. Join us […]
In this talk, Dr. Costanza-Chock presents an overview of their new book Design Justice: Community-Led Practices to Build the Worlds We Need, published by the MIT Press in 2020. The book is an exploration of how we might reimagine design to be led by marginalized communities as a tool to help dismantle structural inequality, advance collective […]
Open Discussion on the Fellowship Application Process: Who, What, Why, and How.
Applications due by 4:00 pm CST on February 13, 2025.
This course teaches how to use breakthrough concrete masonry materials technology to lower embodied carbon and reduce C02 levels by actively sequestering CO2 from the atmosphere to construct resilient and durable building envelopes that provide beneficial performance both during construction and throughout the operational life of the structure.Register here »
This presentation provides a brief overview of production methods for concrete masonry units. Typical materials used in production are reviewed, along with the CMU’s basic configuration and elements. The production method is discussed, from material control to final product packaging. Finally, a virtual walkthrough of a plant to see the processes firsthand.Register here »
Prefabrication is the process where elements are assembled in a warehouse or plant and then transferred to the construction site for installation. Explore structural prefabricated masonry solutions that can positively impact constructability issues, schedule, and cost. Join us as we explore new masonry prefab solutions like CMU wall panels, stair/elevator shafts, and structural masonry lintels.Register […]
This program presents an overview of energy code compliance, based on the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). Details are provided on both prescriptive and trade-off compliance alternatives, with an emphasis on concrete masonry assemblies and resources. The uses and advantages of the COMcheck compliance program ae presented.Register here »
