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NIA's August 2020 E-News Bulletin
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4 Programs & Deadlines for NIA Members!
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1. Apply by September 1 for NIA's Safety Excellence Award2020 Safety Award Schedule
September 1, 2020: Safety Award Applications Due
March 18, 2021: Winners Announced (during NIA's Annual Convention)
NIA's Safety Excellence Award is the only national award for outstanding safety performance in the mechanical insulation industry. For NIA members only, show your commitment to safety and download an application today! Award categories and downloadable applications:
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2. Register Now: NIA Is Making Plans for Fall Summit 2020
As we look ahead to Fall Summit 2020, NIA leaders and staff are keeping a close watch on in-person event safety. We are moving forward with the Fall Summit, and we are exploring the format of the meeting to determine if this will be an in-person, hybrid, or a virtual-only event. We are committed to reconnecting with our members and committees in a safe environment, and Fall Summit will take place so it is time to REGISTER. Part of our commitment to our members' safety is communicating any changes to our plans, so please stay tuned as the NIA leadership works with safety guidelines from the hotel and Maryland officials. We are also aware that this is a national meeting so your location's safety protocols are important to us as well.
Early-Bird Discounted Registration Is Now Open!
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3. Associate Members, Apply by September 14 for NIA's Premier Industry Manufacturer Awards
NIA's award program for Associate (Manufacturer) members is open for applications! Apply by September 14 and NIA will track your points for the 2020 calendar year. Click here to download the application.
Available exclusively to NIA Associate member companies, this program has been developed to reward Associate members for their actions. Through this program, NIA's Associate members demonstrate to their customers that they are recognized leaders. Due to the effects of COVID-19 on our in-person events and training opportunities, we have added additional point opportunities for 2020. Detailed information was sent to Associate member primary representatives.
Click here to learn more or email [email protected].
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4. Help Us Promote Your Company to Insulation Buyers: Update Your Company Information for the NIA Membership Directory Listing
Attention Primary Representatives: Via email, the primary representative listed for each member company has received the update form for the 2021 NIA membership directory. To ensure the accuracy of your company's information, please complete the form and return it to NIA no later than Monday, August 10. Thank you for your membership and support of NIA!
NIA's 2021 Buyer's Guide: Insulation Products & Providers will be distributed in January 2021 to all NIA members and almost 10,000 insulation end users. It contains important contact and general information about all NIA member companies.
To find out who your company's primary representative is, please email [email protected].
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Contractors: Take the New 4-Minute Industry Survey
Along with other associations representing the insulation industry, NIA is continuing our survey series to help understand the impacts that contractors are experiencing as a result of COVID-19. Some questions will look familiar, and some are new. Your responses are anonymous and very important to the industry. Thank you for your active participation in our industry surveys! Past results are available here.
Contractors: click here to take the 4-minute survey
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Join Us for Part 2 of the Free CURT/NIA Webinar Series
New Challenges and Solutions for Contractors with Greg Sizemore
Wednesday, August 19, 1-2 p.m. ET
To continue the conversation begun in Part 1: How Construction Owners Are Responding to the COVID-19 Crisis, Greg Sizemore, Executive Vice President, Construction Users Roundtable (CURT), will share his owner members' perspectives regarding the impacts due to virtual inspections, virtual managing, increased offsite construction/modularization, heightened safety requirements, quality concerns, and layoffs, as well as workforce retention. These areas and others may initiate contractual changes, strain relationships, test patience, and most definitely involve change. Webinar Presenter: Greg Sizemore, Executive Vice President, CURT
Click here to watch Part 1 and other past NIA webinar recordings.
Interested in Sponsoring a COVID-19 Response Webinar?
We offer a variety of options! Contact [email protected].
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Get Certified in October via NIA's Virtual Certified Thermal Insulation Inspector Course
Register by September 18!
The October course will include live and pre-recorded sessions.
- Part 1 on September 30-October 1: NIA's Introduction to Mechanical Insulation
- Part 2 on October 6-7: NIA's Thermal Insulation Inspector Certification Course
- Register by September 18
To become a Certified Thermal Insulation Inspector ™, class participants must complete both levels of the 4-day course and receive a passing grade on the final examination at the end of each level. All course materials will be shipped to class participants prior to the course start date.
If you would like more information or to be added to the interested-party list, please email [email protected].
Click here to learn more.
Host a Thermal Insulation Inspector Certification Course for Your Team or Clients
You can host a course to train your employees, members, and guests. The training can be held virtually or at the location of your choice. Choose from the Introduction to Mechanical Insulation Course (2-day course) or the full Thermal Insulation Inspector Certification course (4-day course).
Contact [email protected] for pricing and more information. Discounted pricing is available to NIA members, Gold-Elite Foundation contributors, and engineers. Click here to download a flyer with more information about the benefits of hosting a course.
New Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Are you interested in getting your brand in front of Insulation Inspectors? NIA is now offering the opportunity to provide branded items (notebooks, pens, hand sanitizer, etc.) to individuals taking NIA's Thermal Insulation Inspector Certification course. This includes online and in-person courses! For more information and pricing details, please contact [email protected].
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Support Your Customers and NIA's Audience
Your customers want to know how your company can help them navigate through the current uncertain conditions and an unpredictable future. Share your product solutions and let them know you are there to support them.
NIA has advertising opportunities in upcoming issues of Insulation Outlook magazine and the annual membership directory. We can also publish your company's video messages or banner ads in our emailed newsletters. Digital opportunities are filling up fast! Contact [email protected] for options that fit your business needs.
We also make it easy to contribute your project case studies and industry insights. Email [email protected] today! |
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Take the Pledge and Let's Grow Our Membership Network!
NIA President John Lamberton's year-long call to action is Take the Pledge! Through our association and network, we support each other, not only during this time, but always.
NIA will continue to provide you with the latest safety, legal, economic, and business information to help you make decisions for your company. As your association, we are here to help you and strengthen our entire industry. NIA believes in supporting all of our member companies because we are Safer and Stronger Together!
If you know of a company that would be a good addition to our community or benefit by being a member of NIA, please send the contact information to [email protected]. From September 1 through October 5, first-time member companies can join NIA and receive 15 months of membership for the price of 12 months! That's full membership benefits through December 31, 2021! |
NIA Announces OSHA's Safe + Sound Week
OSHA encourages America's workplaces to commit to workplace safety and health by participating in Safe + Sound Week, August 10-16. This nationwide event offers new safety and health program ideas, hosts the "Take 3 in 30 Challenge," and provides tools to boost employee engagement. Develop your safety program with these resources.
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Stay Involved with NIA & Leave Your Mark on the Mechanical Insulation Industry
NIA is looking for experienced insulation professionals to teach training classes, write articles, mentor members, present webinars, and to advise NIA as a consultant or technical expert.
We offer paid and volunteer opportunities for professionals, both active and retired, to stay involved with NIA and pass along your expertise to future industry members.
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Send Us Your Company News and Announcements
Send your press releases to [email protected] and NIA will help you promote your personnel changes, company news, and new products by publishing them in our publications for free as a membership benefit. |
Product Spotlight: NIA's Insulation Sampler
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The NIA Insulation Sampler provides samples of 20 generic mechanical insulation product types and accessories. These small, portable sample boxes are designed for ease of use, with an illustrative product schematic guide that denotes the product type. Each sample has its own compartment space to remain organized and undamaged within the sample box. In developing this kit, NIA aimed to represent many major mechanical insulation types. The kit is an excellent tool for your internal training and resource library, as well as external sales discussions and presentations.
NIA Members: $220*
Non-Members: $300*
*Shipping is paid at-cost, using UPS Ground service, unless otherwise arranged. Pricing above includes the $15 handling fee for each Sampler ordered.To take advantage of discounted check prices, please email [email protected] or call the NIA office at 703-464-6422.
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Key Dates
August 18
T echnical Information Committee (TIC) Virtual MeetingFor details, email Julie McLaughlin August 25 Young Professional Advisory Committee (YPAC) Virtual Meeting
For details, email Leslie Emery
August 26
Foundation Steering Committee Meeting (closed)
September 30-October 1 and October 6-7
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