NIA Informs
COVID-19 and related information for the insulation industry. Click here to read the latest online.
July 14, 2020
In this Issue:
3 Free NIA Webinars

Wed, July 22: Part 1: How Construction Owners Are Responding to COVID

Thurs, July 30: Top Tips to Strengthen Your Strategic Relationships during COVID-19

Wed, Aug 19: New Challenges and Solutions for Contractors
NIA Informs Changes Frequency
Safety Help for Employers
Online Courses Expected to Sell Out — Register Now!

Now Open—Introduction to Mechanical Insulation Online Course in August
More News:

Host a Private Course for Your Team

What's Up with the Next Relief Package

NIA has created 65 new resources to help your business. To use them go to: www.insulation.org/
A Note about NIA Informs

Since mid-March NIA has provided updates via NIA Informs twice a week to help your business find resources to recover faster during COVID-19. Beginning next week, this e-newsletter will be published on an as-needed basis, and NIA will continue providing you with the latest safety, legal, economic, and business information to help you make decisions for your company.

NIA believes in supporting all of our member companies because we are Safer and Stronger Together!
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3 Upcoming Free NIA Webinars
JUST ADDED FOR NEXT WEEK
Part 1: How Construction Owners Are Responding to the COVID Crisis —Greg Sizemore, CURT

Wednesday, July 22, 1–2 p.m. ET

As the economy has shifted due to COVID-19, numerous construction projects have been postponed or canceled. Greg Sizemore, Executive Vice President, Construction Users Roundtable (CURT), will share his thoughts on the economic impact caused by this phenomenon. He will discuss his members’ views on contract clauses, managing risks, virtual capital, and the impact on capital projects. Looking ahead to Part 2, join us as Mr. Sizemore discusses owners’ new expectations for contractors.

Webinar Presenter: Greg Sizemore, Executive Vice President, CURT, Construction Users Roundtable
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JUST ADDED
Part 2: New Challenges and Solutions for Contractors— Greg Sizemore, CURT

Wednesday, August 19, 1–2 p.m. ET Click here to register.

The way contractors conduct business has changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 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, Construction Users Roundtable
Free Webinar: Top Tips to Strengthen Your Strategic Relationships during COVID-19

Thursday, July 30, 1-2 p.m. ET Click here to register.

A popular NIA speaker, Laura Cataldo returns with Courtney Davison to share their top strategies to strengthen each type of business relationship so that you can be prepared for the recovery when it comes.
 
Webinar Presenters: Laura Cataldo, Senior Manager Construction & Real Estate Services, and Courtney Davison, Senior Tax Manager, Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP
 
Safety Help for Employers: Testing and Contact Tracing
The National Safety Council's SAFER: Safe Actions for Employee Returns project has released 2 new issue papers. Workplace Testing of COVID-19 outlines procedures for testing and screening that organizations can implement, potential hurdles and legal challenges, as well as recommended employer actions. Workplace Contact Tracing for COVID-19 explains the importance of contact tracing, available technology, the employer role, potential challenges, and employer recommendations. Click here to learn more.
NOW OPEN: Enroll Your Employees in Introduction to Mechanical Insulation on August 4-5

Register for Part 1 Only to Take NIA’s Introduction to Mechanical Insulation
The 2-day intro-only online course is excellent training for new employees to educate them about the mechanical insulation industry and products. Give your remote workers a new understanding of the industry in just 2 days online.

Topics include a review of the insulation industry market segments; the need and importance of inspection; the purpose of mechanical insulation systems; primary insulation materials and protective coverings; the importance of Safety Data Sheets; and codes, standards, regulations, and guidelines, and how they are intertwined.

Get Certified in August or October—Virtually!

Thermal Insulation Inspector Certification ™ Program: This 4-day course will educate participants on how to inspect and verify that the materials and the insulation system have been installed in accordance with the mechanical insulation specifications.

Registration is open for NIA's upcoming virtual courses:

This will be taught live by the instructors.
  • Part 1 on August 4–5: NIA's Introduction to Mechanical Insulation
  • Part 2 on August 11–12: NIA's Thermal Insulation Inspector Certification Course

This will include both 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

To become a Certified Thermal Insulation Inspector ™, class participants must complete both Part 1 and 2, and receive a passing grade on the final examination at the end of each level. All course materials will be shipped to participants.


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Host a Private Course for Your Team or Clients

The training can be held virtually or at the location of your choice and you invite 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 training@insulation.org 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.
DC Leaders Weigh In on Next Coronavirus Relief Package Considerations
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said late last week that the Trump Administration would support another round of tax rebate checks and help for restaurants, hotels, and airlines as part of the next coronavirus aid package. According to Senate Leader Mitch McConnell, the next relief bill should include targeted liability protections and the $600 pandemic unemployment insurance bonus payment should not be extended. In the latest CQ Roll Call podcast, they discuss what the Trump Administration is considering for another coronavirus relief package to help kick-start the U.S. economy. Click here to listen.
Resource: One Free Call with Legal Counsel
For NIA Member Companies on Any Safety Topic
Now through August 31
In the spirit of aiding all of our members during this critical time, NIA Legal Counsel Gary Auman of Auman, Mahan & Furry has offered to respond to 1 safety matter question, per NIA member company, via telephone call or email. Thank you, Gary, for your generosity and your safety expertise.

Contact Auman, Mahan & Furry at 937-223-6003.
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