About IASM

IASM began as a “not for profit” trade association in 1983 when a collection of individuals engaged in the business of moving structures believed the time was right to form an organization to represent their industry. In the overall business scheme of life the structural moving industry (SMI) is not equal to other major industries. Nevertheless the SMI has an important role to play in the lives of thousands and thousands of individuals, companies, governments and society. Over two decades later IASM is composed of more than three hundred eighty five (385) members in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, New Zealand, Peru, Sweden, The Netherlands, United Kingdom and the United States.

The gentlemen involved in the formation of the Association adopted By-Laws charging a sixteen person board with the responsibility of governing the affairs of the organization. The Board is composed of equal geographical representation across North America. A professional association management company, Brymer & Associates, Inc., manages the day-to-day operations. The association membership elects individuals to the Board during the Annual Conference conducted in February. The Board of Directors sets policy. An Executive Committee, composed of the president, vice-president, treasurer and secretary, acts when necessary in lieu of the Board.

WHO ARE STRUCTURAL MOVERS?

There is no dictionary definition for a structural mover. So, who are they? A structural mover is an individual or company that moves structures. While this may sound rather simple, successfully moving large, cumbersome, heavy, small, weird shaped structures of various types is anything but simple. Lighthouses, hotels, movie theatres, airport terminals, barges, ships, bridges, grain elevators, houses, libraries, transformers, draglines, and viaducts are some examples of the type structures moved. Moves such as these occur daily across North America and around the globe. In fact, relocating structures is the worlds oldest and largest recycling industry. The services provided by structural movers create and save jobs, preserve historic structures, prevent wasteful demolition, reduce material to landfills, provide increased opportunities for affordable housing and a multitude of additional benefits. Just like the type of structures moved, structural movers also come in various sizes, operations, specialties, methods and opinions on how moves should be made. It is no secret that structural movers as individuals tend to think things through carefully, and are adept at mathematics and geometry.

BENEFITS WHEN JOINING IASM

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP

Your companys name is included in a published Member Directory.
Your companys name also appears in the Association website, www.iasm.org.
You receive a handsome membership certificate verifying your membership.
Possible exposure through Mega Movers on the History Channel.

ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Reduced registration fees.
Educational opportunities.
Access to a products & services Exposition.
Visits to association members yards.
Awards recognition ceremony and dinner.
Social functions include three lunches, two receptions and dinner.
Display your work in the Media Room.
Opportunities to network with personnel from member companies.
Travel opportunities to various regions of North America.

GOVERNANCE

Eligible for nomination to the Board of Directors.
Opportunity to participate in committees of interests.

INSURANCE

Access to an Association endorsed insurance program.

PUBLICATIONS

Receive copies of the Association sponsored magazine The Structural Mover (TSM), published four times annually.
Encouraged to submit material for possible publication in TSM to generate publicity for your company.

RESEARCH

Encouraged to participate in various research projects authorized by the Board to raise the visibility of the Association on behalf of the structural moving industry.
Business Library Reports.

SAFETY

Receive a Safety Manual from the Maguire Agency.
Access to safety newsletters on the Association website www.iasm.org.