Deadline Approaching: Register for the Virtual Insulation Inspector Certification™ by May 20

This certification-level course will educate you on mechanical insulation, how to verify that the insulation is being installed to the specification, and how to identify potential areas of concern during initial installation or ongoing operations.

If you don't have a Certified Inspector on your team, sign up by May 20's deadline for the 4-day virtual course (June 5–6 & June 11–12). New employees can sign up for Part 1: Understanding Mech. Insulation (virtual, June 5–6).

Learn more & register here. Or find an inspector here.

New Opportunity to Represent the Mechanical Insulation Industry: A Call for Course Instructors

NIA is actively looking for seasoned industry personnel to teach the NIA Certification training courses (in-person and virtual). This is a great opportunity to represent the industry and NIA. Previous teaching experience is not mandatory, but it is helpful. You do not need to be retired to be considered. If you are currently employed, please check with your employer for their support. To express your interest and obtain additional information, please contact Erin Penberthy at training@insulation.org.

Save the Date for NIA's 2025 Annual Convention in Scottsdale, Arizona!

We are excited to announce the dates and location for NIA’s 2025 Annual Convention!

NIA’s 69th Annual Convention

April 28–30, 2025

Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch, Scottsdale, Arizona

The resort is currently undergoing renovations and will be rebranded as the first Grand Hyatt in Arizona. The renovation and rebranding will be complete at the end of 2024. Read more here.

More event details, including early-bird registration, discounted hotel reservations, and golf tournament information, will be available this summer following the Convention Planning Committee Meeting, which takes place in conjunction with the July Board Meeting.

Members Can Educate Engineers All Year

Insulation Outlook is written by insulation professionals to

educate engineers, specifiers, architects, and insulation end users. Article submissions on insulation and press releases are welcome for every issue. Upcoming topics include:

July Editorial: Carbon Reductions and Sustainability

Article Deadline: May 20

August Editorial: Technology and Tools

Article Deadline: June 3

September Editorial: Industrial Insulation Systems & CUI Prevention

NIA Member Spotlight: Industrial Insulation & High Temperature Products

Article Deadline: July 1

All companies are welcome to submit technical or educational articles to editor@insulation.org.

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 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.
• 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.

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