Overview of the evolution Eurocode 6 Parts EN 1996-1-1 and 1996-3

An overview presentation of the evolution of Eurocode 6 can be downloaded here EC6 Parts EN 1996-1-1 and 1996-3.  It has been widely circulated to National Standards Body committees. The European Committee for  Standardization (CEN) Technical Committee CEN/TC250...

Last call for entries to IMS Awards

IMS Innovation and Design Project Awards for Construction Professionals 2020 IMS Innovation and Design Project Awards for Construction Professionals 2020 The International Masonry Society Postgraduate Student Awards 2020 The International Masonry Society Postgraduate...

NHBC Standards 2021 – Masonry Section

A note for those concerned with building in the UK. The NHBC Standards 2021 have just been published and there are changes to the Masonry Section. nhbc-standards-2021—masonry section update  For further information about NHBC Standards click...

VIDEO: Practical Guidance on Masonry Testing from the Experts

The IMS half day seminar on ‘Practical Guidance on Masonry Testing from the Experts’ was held online on 15th September 2020. If you missed it, here is another opportunity to see it.  The Presentation slides and online video  recording of the event are now...

Update from the EAACA

Update from the Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Association (EAACA) New Board Members The European Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Association (EAACA) elected a new president as its 57th general meeting. Outgoing president Jos Cox has long been the face of this Association,...

Upcoming European Commission Consultations

There are a number of European Commission consultations that our European IMS members might be interested in. They mostly deal with sustainability issues, but there is also the future of the Construction Products Regulations.  The links to each are given below. Here...

Housing Summit Online 2020 Report

On 9th October 2020 delegates to the Housing Summit Online 2020 organised by the Building Alliance and Chaired by past IMS President, Cliff Fudge and organised by Mike Leonard, Immediate Past President of IMS, were treated to a series of excellent presentations given...

The International Masonry Society Postgraduate Student Awards 2020

You can now nominate a student to represent your university or college, for consideration for the IMS Postgraduate Student Award 2020. Details: IMS-Postgraduate Student Awards 2020 with submission date extended to 31 December 2020 .  Please scan and return the...

Dr Geoff Edgell is awarded a BSI Distinguished Service Certificate

  BSI Distinguished Service Certificates are awarded to UK standards-makers in recognition of their contribution to standards development. Congratulations to Dr Geoff Edgell, a Past President of IMS, on being awarded a BSI Distinguished Service Certificate. Geoff...

Members for multidisciplinary consortia wanted

IMS is looking to set up two multidisciplinary consortia to connect industry with academia in the fields of: Consortia 1: Maintenance of masonry structures A wealth of information is available on the maintenance of heritage structures. For non-heritage structures...

The International Masonry Society Student Project Awards 2019

You can now nominate a student to represent your university or college, for consideration for the IMS Postgraduate Award 2019. Details, Entry Form and Rules.  Please scan and return the completed Entry Form. Masonry International Journal Articles – Notes For Authors –...

Bob de Vekey GRSC., DIC., PhD.,FIMS 1940 – 2018

Bob de Vekey GRSC., DIC., PhD.,FIMS 1940 – 2018 The Society is saddened to report that Dr Bob de Vekey died on 16th November 2018. A personal founder member of the British Masonry Society in 1986, he remained a member until his death.  He served numerous terms on...

World-first home energy research lab for Salford

A £16 million home energy research centre in Salford has been given the go-ahead by funders. The unique facility at the University of Salford will offer state-of the-art testing for hundreds of UK companies innovating in the construction, energy, smart homes and...

6th International AAC Conference in Potsdam

On 4th to 6th September 2018, the AAC industry held its 6th International Conference in Potsdam, Germany. It was a well-attended event with a sell out number of 350 delegates. Over the two and a half days, there were 3 concurrent sessions with some 90 papers...

New Generation of Engineers

From Dr Adrienn Tomor  on returning from 10 IMC:   Thank you IMS for a very successful conference in Milan last week! Very high quality presentations, very good organisation and great atmosphere. I wanted to share a picture that was taken before the conference dinner...

The 13th North American Masonry Conference

The 13th North American Masonry Conference will take place in Salt Lake City on June 16-19, 2019. The organisers have announced abstract submission is now open for potential papers to be presented at the Conference. The Conference has released a new website at...

Про гемблинг на сайте ДжойКазино

ДжойКазино — это современное и невероятно загадочное казино, которое вы не можете упустить! В Джой Казино вы получаете: – классические игры казино; – многозадачные игры казино; – недавно созданная функция участвовать в турнирах; Естественно, вы также...

IMS Student Project Awards 2018

You can now nominate a student to represent your university or college, for consideration for the IMS Postgraduate Award 2018. Details & Rules rev1 (email address updated).  Please scan and return completed Entry Form to kofisher101@gmail.com  NOTE: Following a...

The IMS Postgraduate Student Project Awards 2017 (updated)

You can now nominate a student to represent your university or college, for consideration for the Postgraduate Award. Details and Rules. (NOTE: Email address for return of Entry Form updated.) Please scan and return completed EntryForm.

ELECTION TO IMS COUNCIL 2017

REQUEST FOR NOMINATIONS The Society Annual General Meeting will take place at the Institution of Structural Engineers in London on Thursday, 21st September 2017. The following members of Council retire at the 2017 Annual General Meeting  and are not eligible for...

East Midlands Celebrating Construction Awards 2017

Taking centre stage at the high profile Celebrating Construction Awards for the East Midlands, were some of the industry’s leading pioneers and most ground-breaking projects. The awards were hosted by former business correspondent for BBC Breakfast, Declan Curry...

10thIMC Milan (Italy), July 9-11, 2018 – Call for abstracts

We are glad to inform you that the 10th International Masonry Conference (10thIMC) will be held in Milan, Italy, 9 to 11 July, 2018. Any information regarding congress topics, abstract submission, important dates, congress venue, etc. can be found in the conference...

With deep regret we announce the death of Professor Braj Sinha

Professor Michael C Forde, PhD, FREng, FRSE, FACI, CEng, FICE, FIET, FCIHT, FINDT, Carillion Professor, The University of Edinburgh wrote: It is with great sadness that we hear of the passing, peacefully after a long illness, of Professor Braj Sinha on Sunday 19th...

10th Australasian Masonry Conference (Call for abstracts)

The 10th Australasian Masonry Conference will be hosted by The University of Newcastle and Think Brick Australia at the ParkRoyal, Darling Harbour, Sydney. Further details can be found at the conference website http://www.10amc.com/ For aspiring authors we invite...

IMS visit to the Palace of Westminster

Following the AGM on 22nd September IMS members and guests visited the Palace of Westminster, where they were given a guided tour of some of the conservation work by Archivist & Historian Mark Collins & Conservation Architects Adam Watrobski & Tessa...

9-11 July 2018 ~ 10th International Masonry Conference (10 IMC)

Following the presentation to Council by Professor Milani, it is now confirmed the 10th International Masonry Conference (10 IMC) will be held in Milan, Italy on July 9-11, 2018. Following the presentation to Council by Professor Milani, it is now confirmed the 10th...

22 September 2016 ~ IMS AGM and Visit

The AGM programme is attached. PLEASE NOTE: Those wishing to attend need to register in advance with the Secretary. Members can access the 2016 AGM Notice and the 2015 Annual Report & Accounts by logging in to the Members’ Section of the website. 2016 AGM...

New stone arch bridge in Bristol

News from IMS Council Member, Dr Adrienn Tomor: I mentioned in the last council meeting an initiative to build a new stone arch bridge in Bristol. The decision was made this week and planning permission was granted....

International Masonry Society 2015 Student Award Winners

The second International Masonry Society Student Awards have been made.There were two categories, one for undergraduates and one for postgraduate students. Following the recommendations of the judging panel, awards have been made in each category. In the Undergraduate...