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WI Coalition

Team Leaders:
Pat Conway and Sam Rubenzer

For a service request, please contact Pat Conway, pconway@imiweb.org

History:
The Wisconsin Structural Masonry Coalition began in 2009 under the leadership of the International Masonry Institute (IMI) as a design support and educational services for engineers, architects, students, construction managers, general contractors, mason contractors, and building owners. The coalition is funded by 5 different entities as outlined below.  

Sponsors:

1. International Masonry Institute (IMI) – Wisconsin
2. International Union of Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers – District Council of Wisconsin
3. Mason Contractor Association of Milwaukee (MCAM)
4. Wisconsin Masonry Alliance (WMA)
5. Wisconsin Mason’s Labor Management Trust Fund

SUPPORT SERVICES

  1. Project Drawing, Specification, and Design Reviews
  2. Conceptual Alternates
  3. New Product Information
  4. Project Specific Consultation
  5. Code Compliance Reviews
  6. Software Learning, Support, & Training
    1. RAM Elements
    2. RISA 3D
    3. ETABS
    4. TEDDS
    5. Quick Masonry
    6. Structural Masonry Design System
    7. Direct Design 3
  7. Masonry Design Resources:
    1. FORSE Masonry Insight white papers
    2. Design guides
    3. Articles
    4. Books
    5. Codes
    6. Industry standards
    7. Tips & tricks
  8. Integration of Structural and Architectural Details
  9. Case Studies including Actual Cost Analysis
  10. Evaluate Concepts for Efficient Masonry including:
    1. wall thickness and reinforcement options
    2. prefab masonry
    3. movement joint placement
  11. Educational Seminars and Webinars
  12. Customized In-House Seminars
  13. Education for: engineers, architects, construction managers, general contractors, mason contractors, building owners, students 

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