Log into the Classroom this Fall & Earn a New Certification

You have two opportunities before year-end to become a Certified Thermal Insulation Inspector™ and a Certified Insulation Energy Appraiser™. Both courses are being offered virtually, and NIA members receive significant registration discounts.

New Education Center Resource: Mechanical Insulation Basics—Spanish Translation

The Spanish version of Mechanical Insulation Basics (the most popular course on NIA's Education Center) has launched! Five self-paced, on-demand, e-learning modules explain the types of insulation on the market, the science and technology of how insulation works, design questions that should be asked for every project, and basic insulation information to help beginners become knowledgeable about the industry.

This series is included for Premier Training Subscribers, and It is not too late to become a subscriber this year. Learn more here. The course can also be purchased separately for $55 per person for NIA members.

Show Your Commitment to Safety and Apply to Become a Safety Star

Applications are now available for NIA's Safety Excellence Awards and will be accepted through Nov. 15, 2024.

Applications and instructions were emailed to the primary representative for each member company and are also available online. Winners will be announced at NIA's Annual Convention in Scottsdale, Arizona, April 28–30, 2025. Each applicant receives a customized Safety Training Analysis Results (STAR) Report.

Download an application and instructions and see past winners.

Send a photo of your team with your 2023 Safety Excellence Award to editor@insulation.org.

OSHA Heat Illness Safety Resources

Share OSHA's Heat Emergency Signs card with your team to know the signs of heat illness and how to respond.

Visit the OSHA website for the latest updates and resources for the proposed rule for Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings.

A Great Time to Join NIA Is during the 15-for-12 New Member Campaign

Starting after Labor Day until mid-October, first-time member companies can join NIA and receive 15 months of membership for the price of 12! That's full membership benefits through Dec. 31, 2025! Let's amplify our Strength in Numbers by growing our membership.

If you know of a company that should be a member of NIA, please contact Rianna Gleeson at 703-464-6422, ext. 113, or email membership@insulation.org. We are happy to reach out to them to share this membership promotion. Get more details about membership here.

For NIA Contractor Members: Submit Project Photos to Gain Recognition for Your Craftsmanship

Get the recognition you and your company deserve by submitting your best project photos to NIA's Insulation Project Art Gallery Showcase and Competition by Sept. 27. As a benefit of membership, there is no entrance fee. (Please contact membership@insulation.org to confirm your membership status.)

Winners will be selected by your peers and announced at Fall Summit 2024. The competition for NIA Contractor members highlights the craftsmanship, creativity, and artistry of mechanical and industrial insulation system projects. Even if your company placed or entered last year, you are eligible to submit a new project in this year's competition.

For Members Only: Join Your National Network at Fall Summit 2024

Before Fall officially ramps up, take a moment to make your Fall Summit plans for Monday, Oct. 28 – Tuesday, Oct. 29 at the MGM National Harbor in Maryland.

Top highlights include:

+ Two Networking Social Hour events on Monday and Tuesday,

+ Two Keynote Presentations on Tuesday,

+ Forum-style sessions with industry-specific speakers (all on Tuesday),

+ Open time for dinner with clients on Monday and lunch and dinner on Tuesday, and

+ All Fall Summit attendees will have the opportunity to vote on their favorite projects in the Insulation Project Art Gallery Showcase and Competition.

Save money if you register by Oct. 7.

NIA Certified Faced Insulation Standard (Version 404.2–2024) Revised by Metal Building Laminator Committee

Recently, the Metal Building Laminator Committee and the NIA Board of Directors approved the revision of the NIA Certified Faced Insulation Standard (Version 404.2 2024). The revision is a change to the frequency of testing of product samples. The new language is listed below and the full standard can be found on NIA's website.

11.0 Product Certification

11.1 Thermal Certification—Samples of this product are tested and/or verified periodically, at least once per year by a nationally recognized independent, third-party laboratory and determined to meet the stated dimensions and thermal resistance in accordance with this Certified Faced Insulation Standard. The laminator shall represent that the product being presented for testing has been produced to the standard.

11.2 Surface Burning Characteristics Certification—Samples of this product, selected randomly, are to be tested and/or verified periodically, at least once per year by a nationally recognized independent, third-party laboratory and determined if they meet the stated flame-spread-and smoke-developed index values in accordance with this Certified Faced Insulation Standard.

Save the Date for Convention 2025!

Looking ahead to 2025, save the date for NIA's 69th Annual Convention in Scottsdale, Arizona, Apr. 28–30, 2025. Registration is open!

What Did NIA Accomplish in 2023? Click Here to Find Out

NIA's 2023 Annual Report, 2023: A Year in Review, is full of visual highlights of our achievements from last year, including membership stats, events, membership recognition, education and training, strategic partnerships, communications and publications, advertisers, and financials.

Check it out here.

Quick Links to Access Your NIA Member Benefits

• 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 carbon emissions. Find the evidence on the Carbon Reduction web page.
• Read the article on the Energy & Emissions Study.
• Visit the NIA Member Portal for the NIA News archives, update your contact info, and more.
• Start building your skills–visit NIA's Education Center.
• See the schedule and dates for all 2024 training courses.
• Submit an Insulation Outlook article to editor@insulation.org. It is your forum to speak to engineers.
• View the latest Annual Report, 2023: A Year in Review.

Need Additional Info? Reach NIA's Departments:

Advertising: ads@insulation.org

Editorial: editor@insulation.org

Events and Meetings: events@insulation.org

Membership: membership@insulation.org

Training and Education: training@insulation.org