February Is Full of NIA Opportunities

February's Training & Education Opportunities

NIA and AMPP Team Up: Insulation's Impact on Corrosion, Energy Costs, and Carbon Reduction

NIA is partnering with the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), formerly NACE, to bring you a 1-hour webinar on how a total system approach is essential in fighting corrosion and reducing energy costs and carbon emissions.

When: Feb. 10, 2-3 p.m. ET

Don't Miss These February Deadlines

for 2 March Courses

NIA's Understanding Specifications Course

When: Mar. 1, 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. CT

Format: Virtual

Registration Deadline: Feb. 16

NIA Member Registration Rate: $510

During this 5-hour course, you will learn about the purpose and complexity of specifications, how they vary between market segments, and how to apply that knowledge to benefit your company.

Click here to register and learn more.

NIA's Understanding the Submittal Process

When: Mar. 8, 1:00-3:00 p.m. CT

Format: Virtual

Registration Deadline: Feb. 23

NIA Member Registration Rate: $210

During this 2-hour course, you will learn how to identify the type and scope of submittal requirements, the components and importance of the submittal package, and the purpose of the submittal process.

Click here to learn more and register.

Need to Reduce Carbon Emissions or Verify Insulation Systems? We Can Help!

NIA's Certified Insulation Energy Appraisers and Certified Insulation Inspectors are working to improve the quality and professionalism of the insulation industry and promote the ROI of insulation.

Finding the most up-to-date list of certified professionals is just a click away.

Click here to find NIA's Certified Insulation Energy Appraisers.

Click here to find NIA's Certified Thermal Insulation Inspectors.

See how Joe Mlachak of Fit Tight Covers is using his Insulation Energy Appraiser Certification by watching this brief video: https://vimeo.com/648565516.

Joe Mlachak, Fit Tight Covers - Benefits of NIA's Insulation Energy Appraisal Program

All registered attendees, including spouses/guests/kids, will receive one VTO complimentary one-day ticket. Daily tickets are required.

The deadline to order an NIA golf shirt is Feb. 15!

Mar. 7 is the early-bird, hotel reservation, and golf tournament deadline.

That's the Ticket: Register for NIA's Convention and Secure Your First Choice VTO Ticket Date

We can't wait to see y'all in San Antonio at NIA’s 66^th Annual Convention and Silent Auction, coming up Mar. 30–Apr. 1. The PGA’s 100th Anniversary Valero Texas Open (VTO) is taking place at the hotel property, and nearly 150 of the world’s top golf professionals will be on site. When you register, you can indicate your VTO ticket choice. NIA's discounted room block is selling out quickly, so make your reservation now!

Click here to learn more, register, and reserve your room.

Click here to see the latest attendee list.

Click here to donate to NIA's Silent Auction and see what has already been donated.

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By member request, NIA posts a weekly event attendee list (with name and company only) on the Convention Attendee webpage. All other NIA Convention attendees' contact information is kept confidential—NIA does not share, sell, or rent this information with third parties. NIA does not post online or share contact information (emails or personal phone numbers), and membership data is separate from our website, secured through our AMS. If you received an email stating that NIA or other companies are providing attendee contact information, please note this is a scam and the sender should be blocked and the email should be deleted.

Product Feature: NIA Insulation Sampler

The NIA Insulation Sampler provides samples of 20 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.

NIA Members: $220*

Non-Members: $300*

Click here to order yours!

*Shipping is paid at-cost, using UPS Ground service, unless otherwise arranged. Pricing includes the $15 handling fee for each sampler ordered.To take advantage of discounted check prices, please email niainfo@insulation.org or call the NIA office at 703-464-6422.

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