Dana Teague Promoted to Vice President of Hanley Wood Exhibitions,
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Coldspring sponsored a traveling memorial last week honoring the fallen of Lima Company 3/25. The exhibit was shown in conjunction with the International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association (ICCFA) Convention at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Fla., April 10-12. Also sponsored by R+L Carriers, The Eyes of Freedom depicts one of the hardest hit units in Operation Iraqi Freedom.  The press release can be found here

A new patent pending Concealed Niche Hanging System is available from Coldspring that allows for greater design flexibility of columbariums and niche units. Available exclusively on Coldspring Memorial designs, the Concealed Niche Hanging System’s lightweight, noncorrosive aluminum provides endless layout possibilities matched with an ease of installation not found in other systems. Unlike traditional niche installation methods, the granite niche front installs without the need for hardware or rosettes. Please find a copy of the press release here.

Coldspring has made enhancements to their Personal Reflections Online Memorial Selection System. These enhancements will provide increased functionality and an expanded offering of granite products, giving users more flexibility when selecting a memorial. Please find a copy of the press release.

University of Ceramic Tile and Stone (UofCTS) Announces
Terrazzo Tile & Marble Assocation of Canada (TTMAC)
Releases New Online Tile Installer Training Course

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David Sovinski
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International Masonry Institute
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April 2013

Organizations representing craftworkers, contractors, manufacturers and suppliers have agreed to $400,000 to fund the next phase of implementation of the Building Information Modeling for Masonry (BIM-M) roadmap that was developed recently in conjunction with the Georgia Institute of Technology’s Digital Building Laboratory.  The roadmap is a total immersion of all aspects of masonry, from architectural and engineering coordination through masonry materials and properties to construction management and mason contracting functions.  The Roadmap is available on-line at: http://www.ncma.org/foundation/programs/Lists/Funded%20Grants%20and%20Scholarships/Attachments/102/BIM-M%20Roadmap%20for%20Distribution%2031%20January%202013.pdf.

The lead contributors for the funding and development of the roadmap are the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC); the International Masonry Institute (IMI); the Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) and the National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA).

For further information on the roadmap and/or National BIM-M Initiative, contact David Biggs at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .