August 2025 | Volume 16, Issue 7 | | Call for Entries: 2025 EIFS Excellence Awards Now Open | | |
EIMA is now accepting submissions for the 2025 EIFS Excellence Awards, the premier recognition program celebrating outstanding EIFS projects across a range of building categories in North America. Open exclusively to EIMA members, this program showcases the innovation, craftsmanship, and versatility of EIFS in today’s architecture. Don’t miss your opportunity to share your best work with the industry and gain recognition. For full eligibility details, submission criteria, and the entry form, click here.
Key Dates:
Call for Entries: August 5, 2025
Submission Deadline: November 1, 2025
Judging: November 15–December 15, 2025
Winners Notified: January 8, 2026
Awards Ceremony: March 26, 2026
| | Register for the EIMA Fall Board and Working Groups Conference in Denver, Colorado | | Registration is now open for the 2025 EIMA Fall Board and Working Groups Conference, taking place November 18–19 at the Westin Denver International Airport in Denver, CO. This two-day event will bring together EIMA members for a series of working group meetings, including Advocacy, Promotion, and Education & Workforce Development, as well as the Board of Directors meeting. The conference also features valuable networking opportunities, including a dinner the evening of November 18. Don’t miss this chance to engage with industry leaders and help shape the future of EIFS. | | EIMA Launches North American PCR/LCA/EPD Project with Full Industry Participation | | |
The EIFS Industry Members Association (EIMA) officially launched its North American PCR/LCA/EPD Project with a virtual kickoff meeting on August 11th. Led by TrueNorth Collective in collaboration with Smart EPD, the initiative will develop a North American EIFS-specific Product Category Rule (PCR) supported by an industry-average Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), enabling an industry-wide Environmental Product Declaration (EP). The meeting highlighted that 100% of U.S.-based EIFS manufacturers, along with the EIFS Council of Canada and Canadian EIFS manufacturer ADEX, are participating—ensuring broad industry representation.
Discussions emphasized the importance of an industry-led PCR to ensure EIFS products are assessed fairly against competing claddings, the growing market demand for verified environmental data, and the multi-phase project timeline. Participating manufacturers will provide detailed data on materials, production, installation, and end-of-life to build a robust LCA model. Once complete, the PCR and resulting EPDs will help EIFS manufacturers meet regulatory requirements, align with LEED and Buy Clean programs, and strengthen their position in the marketplace.
| | Creative Training Approach Earns Nicolson Construction EIFSmart Contractor Seal | | |
Longstanding EIMA member Nicolson Construction recently trained 65 employees through the EIFS—Doing It Right® program, developed by the Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry (AWCI), reinforcing its culture of learning and commitment to quality. CEO Dave Nicolson, a member of EIMA’s Education and Workforce Development Working Group, emphasized that investing in education benefits both workers and the broader EIFS industry.
As a result of this training, Nicolson Construction earned the prestigious EIFSmart Contractor Seal, a designation awarded to companies that demonstrate excellence in EIFS installation through verified training, adherence to industry best practices, and ongoing professional development. The seal signals to building owners, architects, and contractors that Nicolson maintains the highest standards of workmanship and safety.
The AWCI training has already improved morale, advanced Nicolson’s internal journeyman system, and strengthened best practices across the company. Nicolson is also encouraging suppliers and peers to adopt similar training standards to build a stronger, more knowledgeable workforce industry-wide.
Source: AWCI The Finish Line newsletter
| | EIFS TechLine: EIMA’s Monthly Technical Bulletin | |
The EIMA Technical and Research Working Group presents the next edition of the EIFS TechLine, a monthly technical bulletin series authored by EIMA members that delivers clear, practical guidance on key technical topics in the Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) industry. Whether you're an architect, specifier, contractor, or manufacturer, EIFS TechLine is your trusted source for in-depth insights and actionable best practices that support smart, high-performance building solutions.
This issue highlights the benefits of Liquid-Applied Water-Resistive Barriers (LA-WRB's), which serve as both a secondary moisture barrier and an effective air barrier, meeting rigorous building standards in the U.S. and Canada. Applied as a fluid and dried to a durable membrane, LA-WRB's offer strong substrate adhesion, water resistance, and compatibility with EIFS and other claddings, making them a versatile solution for modern construction.
EIFS TechLine represents EIMA’s ongoing commitment to industry leadership, education, and quality. We invite all members and industry partners to explore this edition and look forward to sharing future bulletins on additional technical topics.
| | Discover the Latest "EIFS Effect" Case Studies | | The EIFS Effect case study series highlights innovative projects across North America that showcase the performance, design versatility, and sustainability of Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS). These real-world examples demonstrate how EIFS are helping architects and builders meet modern design and energy goals. Explore the latest featured projects below. | | |
Mark your calendar for these key upcoming EIMA meetings and events:
EIMA Fall Board and Working Groups Conference
November 18-19, 2025
Denver, CO
EIMA 2026 Annual Meeting
March 25-27, 2026
Washington, DC
Click the link below to visit EIMA's website for a full list of industry events.
| | Stay tuned for next month’s EIFS Briefs, and thank you for your continued support of the EIFS Industry Members Association. | | | | |
