Masonry Institute of Iowa meets with MC&MCA

Words: Gary BotzekOn Oct. 13, MC&MCA members and staff welcomed Stephanie Pierce of the Masonry Institute of Iowa (MII) to Roseville, Minn. Pierce is the executive director at the Masonry Institute of Iowa. She was in town to learn from the many great experiences of the MC&MCA. Her organization has been in existence since 1975 and is always looking for ways to grow and improve its services.

The MII’s purpose is to promote brick and block in construction. It is involved with contractor certification, works the design community to promote masonry, and provides an architect lead masonry project awards contest.
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