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Masonry Industry Promotion Group
An
advocate for masonry through
education, promotion, and research.
Who
We Are
The Masonry Industry Promotion Group was established in 1972 and is
supported by Union signatory mason contractors through a labor management
contract with the bricklayers and laborers union and contractors. These
groups recognized the vital need to invest in the future of the industry
by taking an active role in promoting masonry.
Support
for the Masonry Industry
- The
MIPG monitors national and state building codes and is a member of
the Masonry Alliance for Codes and Standards whose purpose is to favorably
influence codes in order to keep masonry competitive. Changes in structural,
energy, and fire codes can have serious effects on the industry.
- We fund
research and testing to improve materials and construction techniques.
We distribute technical literature and answer technical and construction-related
questions.
- Our
sponsorship of a pre-apprenticeship class helps improve the quantity
and quality of young people coming into the trade.
- We represent
the industry in several allied organizations working to promote masonry.
Education
- Our
educational services to design professionals keep masonry in the forefront
of options. We sponsor meetings, seminars, symposiums, and provide
technical assistance.
- Support
for Engineering and Architectural education is an important investment
in the future of the industry. Students and professors benefit from
exposure to the latest information in the industry. Design competitions,
fellowships, scholarships, and seminars all bring masonry closer to
the young people who will design the projects of the future.
- Masonry
contractors benefit from educational seminars to keep informed of
the latest materials and techniques.
Promotion
Awards
recognizing excellence in masonry design, masonry calendars, and community
service projects are just a few of the ways in which the MIPG keeps
masonry in the public eye.
Our "Masonry"
newsletter focuses on the design community by highlighting successful
masonry projects, technical and other masonry newsworthy information.
We promote
industry standards stressing quality materials and workmanship.
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