Congratulations to the Winners of the Insulation Project Art Gallery Showcase and Competition!

Thank you to our Contractor members who participated in this year's Insulation Project Art Gallery Showcase and Competition! We're happy to congratulate JT THORPE for winning first place, and Gribbins Insulation & Scaffolding and Insul-Tech, Inc. on tying for second place.

View the gallery photos, project details, and all entries here.

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Join NIA's Insulation Installation Standards Working Groups

NIA is seeking member volunteers to help draft insulation Installation standard practices/guidelines for our industry. This is an opportunity to contribute your expertise and ensure the standards reflect current best practices and real-world applications.

The topics for the first round of drafts include:

▶ Pipe Supports

▶ Vapor Retarders and Vapor Stops

▶ Flanges, and

▶ Damaged Insulation.

If you're interested in participating in this important work, please complete the following form: https://forms.gle/bg7x5b8SmvRZJgQU6

Kick-off meetings for each working group are expected to take place in early to mid-December 2025. Please respond by Friday, Nov. 14 to participate.

Questions: Please contact Jeff DeGraaf (jdegraaf@insulation.org) or Kristin DiDomenico (kdidomenico@insulation.org).

Renew Your Membership and Education Center Training Subscription for 2026

If you are your company’s primary representative, you’ll receive your 2026 membership dues renewal statement by email shortly. Details on how to renew—or begin—a Premier Training Subscription for NIA’s Education Center will be included with your dues renewal.

We couldn’t do what we do for the industry without your support!

Questions? Please contact Rianna Gleeson with the NIA Membership Team at rgleeson@insulation.org or call 703-464-6422, ext. 113.

Last Chance in 2025 for a New Certification

There is only one opportunity left before year-end to obtain a new certification to build your business: Thermal Insulation Inspector Certification™

Virtual Course Dates:

▶️Dec. 3–4

▶️Dec. 10–11

Register by Nov. 12 to secure your spot!

Share Your Insights on Jobsite Safety

NIA is assisting CPWR–The Center for Construction Research and Training and Dodge Construction Network with the dissemination of a new study focused on jobsite safety, and your input is essential to include the mechanical insulation industry. This survey will help track trends in safety practices across the U.S. construction industry and should take about 12 minutes to complete. Participation is voluntary, and your responses are strictly confidential. Responses will never be linked to your name or company and will only be reported in aggregate (averages, percentages, or charts). All data is stored in a password-protected database accessible only to analysts at Dodge Construction Network. If you complete the survey, you’ll have the option to receive a summary report of the findings.

Click here to take the survey by Nov. 21. Thank you for helping the mechanical insulation industry continue to prioritize and improve safety.

From CPWR: Construction Noise & Hearing Loss Prevention Research & Resources

An estimated half of all construction workers experience job-related hearing problems. Fall Summit 2023 Keynote Speaker Jessica Bunting of CPWR joins panelists to discuss this serious and under-addressed issue in a webinar on Nov. 13 at 1:00 PM ET. Click to learn more and register.

Related to health and safety education, stay tuned for the next issue of Insulation Outlook to read more about improving safety culture by promoting near-miss reporting, which was the presentation topic at NIA’s Health & Safety Committee’s recent meeting at Fall Summit.

Sign Up for Your 2026 Marketing Package

Book your 2026 marketing package by Nov. 14 to receive the 2025 rates. Email ads@insulation.org today!

Coming in 2026: NIA's Understanding Mechanical Insulation Course On Demand

This course is a great way for anyone with some experience in the insulation industry to learn even more about mechanical insulation, the industry, and its products. It’s also excellent training for new employees. This intermediate-level course is also part of NIA’s Thermal Insulation Inspector Certification™.

Benefits of an On-Demand Format Include...

▶ Control Your Own Pace: You can pause, rewind, and rewatch lessons as many times as you need, ensuring you fully grasp every concept before moving on.

▶ Learn Anywhere: All you need is an internet connection to pick up right where you left off.

▶ Ultimate Flexibility: No more fixed dates and times that don’t work with your schedule. You can access all course materials 24/7, allowing you to learn at your own pace and when it works best for you.

More information will be available soon. Email training@insulation.org for questions.

Quick Links to Access Your NIA Member Benefits

• Start building your skills–visit NIA's Education Center.
• Visit the NIA Member Portal for the NIA News archives, update your contact info, and more.
• Learn more about 2025 training courses.
• Access NIA's Online Store 24-7.
• Submit an Insulation Outlook article to editor@insulation.org. It is your forum to speak to engineers.
• Show your customers how insulation can immediately save energy and lower carbon emissions. Find the evidence on the Carbon Reduction web page.
• View NIA's 2024 Annual Report.
• Have a project problem you're trying to solve? See if we have an article on it. Search and read the Insulation Outlook archives.

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