Add Value to Your Team with a Certified Appraiser

As an insulation industry professional, you know the power of insulation to increase energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. But do your current and potential customers understand? Learn how to communicate the ROI of mechanical insulation to those outside of our industry—such as plant managers, facility owners, and engineers—by reserving a spot in the next virtual Insulation Energy Appraisal Program™ 2-day course by Mar. 4. The course takes place Mar. 20-21.

Learn more here.

OSHA Updates: Upcoming Construction Meeting and Injury and Illness Tracking

Injury and Illness Tracking and Posting: Employers that meet certain size and industry criteria must provide 2023 injury and illness data to OSHA by Mar. 2.

OSHA is hosting a free Mar. 5 webinar, during Women in Construction Week, on best practices for participating in and working safely during federal construction projects.The webinar will cover affirmative action on federal contracts, best practices for retaining women on construction projects, chemical hazards to fetal and reproductive health, and ergonomics for women.

TIC Meeting Tomorrow

Did you know that NIA's Technical Information Committee (TIC) meets four times a year to discuss insulation products and to help create articles and educational courses? The TIC meets in-person at Annual Convention and Fall Summit, and virtually twice a year. The next virtual meeting takes place tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 28. If you are interested in attending or finding out more about the TIC, which serves as a forum for identifying and addressing technical issues confronting NIA members and industry, email the NIA Staff Liaison Julie McLaughlin.

What's New with the Education Center?

NIA is working with The Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR), which is a non-profit organization dedicated to reducing occupational injuries, illnesses, and fatalities in the construction industry. CPWR has a variety of helpful resources available on suicide prevention and opioid addiction that can help your organizations and teams.

View the latest CPWR modules available to all NIA members.

Convention Update: Lowest Rates Expiring Soon

NIA's 68th Annual Convention and Silent Auction (Apr. 17–19) is a hot ticket and registration numbers are high! View the attendee list to see who has already registered. Our discounted room block will sell out, so make your hotel reservation early!

Mar. 15: Early-Bird Registration, Hotel Reservation, and Golf Tournament Deadline

Mar. 25: Silent Auction Donation Deadline (online option available)

1-Minute Member Feedback

Insulation Terminology Poll

What are the top 10 industry terms everyone should know? Feel free to submit multiple answers.

The top terms will be explained in a new microlearning course.

Take the poll.

Quick Links to Access Your NIA Member Benefits

• Don't lose your benefits–renew your company's membership for 2024.

• Have a project problem you're trying to solve? See if we have an article on it. Search and read the Insulation Outlook archives.

• Show your customers how insulation can immediately lower GHGs/carbon emissions. Find the supporting evidence on the Carbon Reduction web page. Don’t forget to read the article on the Energy & Emissions Study.

• Start building your skills–visit NIA's Education Center.

• See the schedule and topics for all 2024 training courses.

• Submit an Insulation Outlook article to editor@insulation.org. It is your forum to speak to engineers.

Need Additional Info? Reach NIA's Departments:

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Training & Education: training@insulation.org