March/April 2023
E-News Bulletin
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+ NIA Asks DOE to Add Insulation Upgrade to Energy Use Tool for Buildings
+ Next Certification Course Deadline Is Coming Up Quickly on Apr. 5
+ Stand-Down for Safety Starts Apr. 17
+ Share What Your Company Can Do for Insulation End Users by Apr. 3
+ How Can Your Company Utilize NIA's Education Center? Take a Quick Virtual Demo
+ Make 2023 the Year You Become a Foundation Donor
+ Don't Miss out on What Insulation Outlook Has Planned Next
+ Solid ROI News Shared on LinkedIn
+ Save the Date for Fall Summit 2023:
Oct. 25–26
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Working for Members: NIA Speaks to the DOE
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NIA and NAIMA joined up to reach out to the DOE to request that improvements for pipe insulation be added to the DOE's Asset Score Tool as a suggested upgrade, in addition to recommending that 3E Plus® or an equivalent be used to assess the savings. View the letter here and the DOE's Building Energy Asset Score Tool here.
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April/May: Inspector Certification
June: Appraiser Certification
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When: Apr. 24–25 and May 1–2
Where: Virtual
NIA's Thermal Insulation Inspector Certification™ is great for anyone who has responsibility for contracts, maintenance, business development, quality assurance (QA)/quality control (QC), project oversight, safety, inspections, estimating, management, product development, mechanical insulation system design, and specification development.
Intermediate-Level Course Option
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When: June 13–14
Where: Virtual
The Insulation Energy Appraisal Program™ (IEAP) certification-level course will teach you how to give facility managers a better understanding of the true dollar and performance value of their insulated systems and present your customers with a final report that outlines the potential dollar savings and GHG and carbon emission reductions that mechanical insulation can provide. Also, learn to use the latest version of 3E Plus.
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Safety: Stand-Down for Struck-By Week Starts Apr. 17
Struck-by incidents are the second leading cause of workplace deaths and the leading cause of nonfatal injuries among construction workers. Join the 2023 National Stand-Down to Prevent Struck-By Incidents the week of April 17-21. Click here to learn more. |
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Free Marketing for Members! Tell Us What Your Company Offers End Users by Apr. 3!
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Insulation Outlook magazine will feature member companies that offer free services to help end users with insulation projects and products. For example, does your company offer technical help, installation guides, or webinars? Do you answer questions about specifications? Tell us how your company helps! We believe this opportunity applies to many members and are excited to help promote all of your efforts to improve the industry.
All members are welcome to submit a free 500-word column describing your services by Monday, Apr. 3, to editor@insulation.org, and we will share it with our end-user audience.
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Aloha from NIA's Maui Convention! |
NIA was so excited to welcome nearly 375 attendees from 87 companies, including 49 first-timers to Maui for our 67th Annual Convention, Mar. 15– 17. Look for the full details on the 14 speakers and 13+ hours of networking, plus so much more in the next NIA News. See more event photos here, including NIA Past President Kenny Freeman receiving his President's Award.
We hope you saw all the news we made during our time together:
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What's New with NIA's Education Center? |
With nearly 40 microlearning topics and more than 750 users from approximately 40 companies, NIA's new Education Center is creating some buzz in the industry! It is great to hear from users about how they are customizing the content to meet the needs of their businesses.
“NIA’s Education Center is a great visual tool to share valuable industry knowledge and gain new perspectives, especially for our employees who don’t normally see the job sites in person,” said Jamey Fieler, CEO of PCS Insulation in Sidney, Montana.
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Watch a demo to see how it all works! |
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Customize Your Package
Do you have more questions about NIA’s Education Center, want to learn about custom training bundle options, or would you like a full demonstration for your team? Contact Erin Penberthy for more information.
Training Subscription: How to Subscribe
The primary representative of each company is able to subscribe by visiting the subscription page.
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Your tax-deductible donation to the Foundation for Mechanical Insulation Education, Training, and Industry Advancement can help advance the industry!
Your support allows the Foundation to create new programs and promote awareness for the industry. We can't do it without you, and now we are pleased that contributions to the Foundation are tax deductible! We invite you to become a donor this year.
If you have a few minutes, we would welcome the opportunity to introduce you to the work and mission of the Foundation. To schedule a brief introduction, email Program Manager Kristin DiDomenico at foundation@insulation.org. |
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Submit Your Articles to Insulation Outlook
May is Commercial Insulation Systems
June is Acoustics
July is Carbon Reductions & Sustainability
It's Not Too Late to Book Your 2023 Marketing Package
Our 2023 media kit features new packages, and there are options for every budget. Contact ads@insulation.org.
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Share and Amplify Good News about Insulation's ROI |
One of our recent popular posts on LinkedIn featured NIA Past President Dave Cox's latest article for BIC Magazine.You can find all of Dave's articles on NIA's Carbon Reduction webpage.
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Don't Miss Our Next NIA Event: Fall Summit 2023, Oct. 25–26 |
Now is the time to reserve your spot at NIA's next members-only gathering: Fall Summit 2023, taking place Oct 25–26 at the MGM National Harbor in Maryland. Registration is open!
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Insulation Estimator's Handbook—3rd Edition
This classic NIA reference tool has gotten a complete update! Known throughout the industry for providing the data needed for almost every type of mechanical insulation estimate, this 215-page spiral-bound handbook contains valuable technical information for estimating insulation, as well as formulas and conversions, information on insulation accessories, and technical variables of an insulation project. The handbook is now also available in digital format.
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Apr. 24–25 & May 1–2
June 13–14
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