Has the December chill arrived in your area yet? Don't worry—warm weather is coming in for our 70th Annual Convention in the spring!

Register today for NIA's Annual Convention, March 24–26, 2026, at the El Conquistador Resort, Puerto Rico. Browse the meeting info and great hotel rates here.

If you have travel and education budget remaining for this year, use it to join your national industry network!

Mechanical Insulation Installation Standard Working Group Informational Session

NIA is seeking member volunteers to help draft insulation installation standard practices/guidelines for our industry. The topics for the first round of drafts will include Pipe Supports, Vapor Retarders and Vapor Stops, Flanges, and Damaged Insulation.

To prepare for this important work, please mark your calendar for Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2:00 p.m. ET for a virtual informational session about the mechanical insulation installation standard working groups. This is an opportunity to contribute your expertise and ensure the standards reflect current best practices and real-world applications.

To receive an invitation to this session, please complete the following working group sign-up form by Wednesday, Dec. 10: https://forms.gle/bg7x5b8SmvRZJgQU6

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

Now Available: The NIA Insulation Sampler

The NIA Insulation Sampler provides samples of generic mechanical insulation product types and accessories. These small, portable sample boxes are designed for ease of use, with an illustrative product schematic guide that denotes the product type. Each sample has its own compartment space to remain organized and undamaged within the sample box. In developing this kit, NIA aimed to represent many major mechanical insulation types. The kit is an excellent tool for your internal training and resource library, as well as external sales discussions and presentations.

Click here to explore the NIA Insulation Sampler.

Plan, Equip, and Train for Winter Weather Hazards

Winter weather can bring potential risks to the workers, including injuries, illness, and fatalities. Help ensure your team is educated on and equipped for the hazardous conditions that come in the winter.

Read OSHA's safety and health tips on winter weather for a comprehensive look at the potential hazards and precautions to take this season.

Upcoming NIA Office Closures

Please note that NIA’s office will be closed for the holidays on December 25 and January 1. Thank you!

Call for Articles for 2026 Insulation Outlook Magazine

The 2026 Insulation Outlook editorial calendar is now available! 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.

Needed Educational & Technical Articles

Member companies can submit an article to educate engineers and readers on the following topics:

• February: Workforce Skills (Editorial Deadline: Dec. 5)
• March/April (Double Issue): State of the Industry, Insulation Materials Supply & Demand
• May: Maintenance & Inspections
• June: AI Impacts
• July: Resiliency & the Insulation Industry
• August: Commercial Insulation Systems
• September: Making It Work: Fabrication & Distribution
• October: Industrial Insulation Systems & CUI Prevention
• November: Building Envelope & Metal Buildings
• December: Life Safety & Fire Protection

Visit the 2026 Editorial Calendar to explore topics and dates and email editor@insulation.org.

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 2026 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:

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Editorial: editor@insulation.org

Events and Meetings: events@insulation.org

Membership: membership@insulation.org

Training and Education: training@insulation.org