E-News Bulletin, March 2025, Issue 1

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Insulation Standards Meeting on Apr. 9

The first meeting of the joint NIA/Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) Standards Committee (SC) 27, Mechanical Insulation, will take place on Apr. 9 at the AMPP Annual Conference in Nashville. Click here to view the meeting agenda. SC 27 is under the leadership of Chair Jeff DeGraaf, NIA Consultant, Vice Chair Scott Sinclair, Johns Manville, and Secretary Michael Pardo, S&B Engineers and Constructors.

How to Get Involved: NIA members can request to join the NIA working group and/or join the AMPP SC 27 (you do not need to be an AMPP member to join).

To learn more about the development of standards in areas related to mechanical insulation in the commercial and industrial markets, visit NIA's website or email jdegraaf@insulation.org.

Construction Safety Week Is May 5–9

NIA is proud to be an Advocate for Construction Safety Week 2025, taking place May 5–9. Safety Week, which started in 2014, is an annual weeklong campaign to inspire everyone across the construction industry to be leaders in safety. This year’s theme is All In Together, which will focus on three key pillars: Plan–Own–Commit. Participants can access and download tools and resources for planning activities for the week, including tips, best practices, and materials to support company events and communication.

Click here to learn more.

A Chance to Win a $100 by Giving Your Opinion

All NIA members received the 2025 Buyer's Guide along with the January 2025 issue of Insulation Outlook.

Please take a few minutes and let us know how we can continue to make improvements for NIA members and the end user audience.

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Update: NIA Advocates for the Industry

The U.S. Treasury Department recently announced suspension of enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). Earlier this year, NIA joined more than 100 industry groups, in a joint letter to the U.S. Department of Treasury applauding the department for its swift action in pausing the CTA's reporting requirements.

Read the full letter.

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New Updates

▶️View the Industry Session speakers for Distributors and Fabricators, Health and Safety, Merit Contractors, Union Contractors, and Young Professional Advisory Committees.

▶️NIA has a limited number of mountain view guest rooms available at a discounted rate.

▶️NIA is holding Spa Avania appointments, and they will be released on Apr. 4.