Register Early for NIA's Fall Summit 2026

Join your industry peers Oct. 28–29 at the MGM National Harbor in National Harbor, Maryland, for NIA's Fall Summit 2026! This members-only event is designed to educate, engage, and elevate with more than 20 hours of educational programming, open committee meetings, and networking events with insulation professionals from across the country. New this year, the event includes a networking lunch!

Several educational sessions have already been confirmed, including:

▶ AI Approaches for Distribution Leaders with Anne Balduzzi, Owner of Accelerate Partners in the Distributors/Fabricators committee

▶ Regional Roundup featuring market updates from across the country in the Merit Contractors Committee with Chair Mike McCowan, L.C. Insulations, Inc.

▶ Effective Collective Bargaining Strategy in the Union Contractors Subcommittee with John Nesse, Managing Partner of Management Guidance LLP

Important Dates

▶ Oct. 6: Advanced Registration Deadline

▶ Oct. 6: Hotel Reservation Deadline

▶ Oct. 28–29: NIA's Fall Summit 2026

Register by Oct. 6 to secure discounted registration rates and access NIA's room block at the MGM National Harbor.

For Your Records: Change of NIA Address

NIA is updating its mailing address, effective July 1, 2026. Please update your records accordingly.

New Mailing Address: NIA, 478 Elden St., PMB 302​, Herndon, VA 20170

If you have questions, please contact niainfo@insulation.org.

NIA on the Road: Summer Regional Meetings

The regional insulation association events provide valuable opportunities to connect with industry professionals and strengthen relationships across each specific regional insulation community. Thank you to each of the regional teams for welcoming the NIA team!

Now Available: 10th Edition North American Commercial & Industrial Insulation Standards Manual

Also known as the MICA Manual, this resource was developed by MICA to serve as a useful tool for commercial and industrial insulation professionals. Widely accepted as the industry standard, the manual is a must-have guide for contractors, engineers, architects, and specifiers.

Available in both printed and interactive PDF versions, the MICA Manual includes 111 MICA Insulation Plates such as vapor dams and a new Cryogenic section, an updated Materials Property section, a revised glossary of terms, and more. See pricing and place an order here.

Limited-Time Free Course: Mitigating Corrosion Under Insulation ​(CUI)

Take advantage of complimentary access to a course from NIA's Education Center and learn how proper insulation practices can help prevent costly corrosion under insulation (CUI). This course covers the basic principles of CUI, why a proactive, systems-based approach to insulation and maintenance is essential, and how insulation serves as a critical first line of defense against corrosion damage.

Free access is available for a limited time—register by July 31 to take advantage of this opportunity.

Interested in exploring additional training resources for your company? Watch a brief demo video or schedule a private demonstration to see how NIA's Education Center can support workforce development and ongoing professional growth.

OSHA Safety Update: Hurricane Season Begins

The Atlantic hurricane season began June 1, marking the time for insulation professionals to review emergency preparedness plans. Severe weather events can disrupt operations, damage equipment and facilities, and create safety risks for employees both before and after a storm.

Members should evaluate their emergency response procedures, communication plans, and workplace safety protocols before severe weather strikes. OSHA and Ready.gov offer planning tools and preparedness resources that can help employers protect workers, minimize downtime, and support a faster recovery following a storm.

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.
• Have a project problem you're trying to solve? See if we have an article on it. Search and read the Insulation Outlook archives.

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Events and Meetings: events@insulation.org

Membership: membership@insulation.org

Training and Education: training@insulation.org