We are committed to providing service, leadership, education, and promotion in support of its members and the masonry field statewide. A recognized leader in the industry since 1975, Institute members include bricklayers, laborers, mason contractors, brick, stone, and block manufacturers and distributors, cement companies, masonry product suppliers, architects, and engineers – all working together to build a better Iowa. To promote the use of brick, stone, and block in construction. To disseminate information concerning safe and economical masonry construction. To develop advertising and public relations programs and other promotional activities for the good of the public and the masonry industry To promote the health, comfort, safety and economic interests of the public by educational activities within the masonry industry relating to masonry construction practices To develop programs and activities directed at assisting, technically or otherwise, architects, engineers, specification writers, contractors, government authorities and agencies To promote the formulation or improvement of state and municipal codes and uniform masonry specifications or high quality standards of masonry construction To promote research and experimentation concerned with improving existing construction methods and developing, testing and promoting new construction materials and/or modes of construction To develop the masonry contracting industry and to promote the interest and welfare of its members To promote better relations between masonry contractors and private and public owners, their awarding authorities, architects and engineers To encourage high professional standards in the conduct of work and to combat unfair business practices To cooperate with other construction industry trade associations having like or kindred purposes.