NIA Informs
COVID-19 and related information for the insulation industry. Click here to read the latest online.
April 16, 2020

In this Issue:
3 Free NIA Webinars
Take the Latest 2-Minute Contractor Survey
Great News: Insulation Industry Victory on ICC Code
Watch the Contractor Panel Webinar Recording
More Updates:

Resource: Dodge Data & Analytics Provides Construction Forecast

NIA Legal Counsel Offers Free COVID-19 Call

Where to Find the Latest Information: www.insulation.org/covid
3 Free NIA Webinars
  • Friday, April 17
  • Wednesday, April 22
  • Thursday, April 30
Pandemic Politics: How Washington Will Respond to the Coronavirus Crisis
When: Friday, April 17, 1-2 pm ET

As the current crisis continues, all eyes are looking to Washington, DC, for policy solutions. Nationally recognized political strategist Bruce Mehlman will provide insights on how the pandemic is likely to impact our political institutions, the global economy, and our everyday lives.

Webinar presenter: Bruce Mehlman, Melhman, Castagnetti, Rosen & Thomas
Engineering and Construction Economic Outlook in the COVID-19 Environment
When: Wednesday, April 22, 1-2 pm ET

As the COVID-19 crisis unfolds and evolves, FMI will provide attendees with an update to its most recent US construction forecasts and economic outlook. Attendees will receive expert insights on:

  • Projected impacts on the construction industry,
  • 12–18 month scenarios in the ever-evolving macro-economic landscape,
  • The varying impacts on industry segments and geographic markets, and
  • Near-term effects to ongoing projects and the potential long-term ramifications of this black-swan event.

Webinar presenter: Paul Giovannoni, Managing Director–Building Products, FMI Corporation

Legal Updates for Construction Industry Employers
Save the Date: Thursday, April 30, 1-2 pm ET
Webinar registration details coming soon.

This free webinar will focus on contract language, such as force majeure; OSHA updates and safety regulations; employment law; and unemployment compensation.
Update: Take the Latest 3-Minute Contractor Survey
NIA and other trade associations representing the insulation industry are surveying contractors every 2-3 weeks to gain insights on how COVID-19 is impacting our industry. Some of the questions will be repeated in each survey so that we can monitor the changes our members are experiencing over time in this fluid situation. We appreciate your time and insights.


See the past survey results: March 25, April 2
Great News: Insulation Industry Victory!
The certified results of the 2021 ICC code update cycle have been posted and the IECC Commercial proposal requiring removable jacketing for pipe insulation was  defeated (CE150). This is great news as the proposal initially passed in committee voting, but failed to meet the 50% threshold needed to pass in final online voting due to opposition from NIA, its member companies, and the insulation industry.

Webinar Recording: Did You Miss the Contractors Panel? Watch It at Your Convenience
Contractors Panel Discussion on Construction Challenges and Opportunities Amid COVID-19, Recorded on April 15: Click here to view the archived webinar.

Thank you to the outstanding panel for your insights on how NIA member companies are operating during the COVID-19 outbreak, including addressing health and safety challenges, managing client concerns, embracing new revenue approaches, and planning for the near-term future.

Panelists included:
  • Kenny Freeman, President, Petrin, LLC
  • John Lamberton, Chief Operating Officer, Irex Corporation
  • Ashley Luse, President, Luse Thermal Technologies
  • Facilitated by: Dana Vlk, NIA President, Distribution International, Inc.

Resource: Dodge Data & Analytics Provides Construction Forecast
As noted in Engineering News-Record, "While GDP growth will plummet in the second quarter, the recession will be short lived, according to Dodge Data & Analytics most recent forecast, 'The Potential Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on Construction Starts,' released April 9. Dodge expects a 2.5% decrease in the first quarter, followed by a much sharper of 18.3% in the second quarter of the year."

Resource: COVID-19 Call with Legal Counsel for NIA Member Companies
Auman, Mahan & Furry is offering a free 30-minute call on COVID-19 during April for NIA member companies. For more information, contact Auman, Mahan & Furry’s Labor and Employment Group at 937-223-6003.
Where to Find the Latest Information: www.insulation.org/covid
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