E-News Bulletin, May 2025, Issue 1

Virtual Thermal Insulation Inspector Certification™ Opportunity

▶ Deadline: Thursday, May 15

▶ Course dates: June 4–5 and June 11–12

This 4-day virtual course educates insulation inspectors on how to evaluate installation work and determine whether it is compliant with mechanical insulation specifications. We are seeing an increasing requirement for contractors to have Certified Thermal Insulation Inspectors on their payroll, particularly in data centers and LNG projects. It would be helpful for you to have at least one Certified Inspector as part of your team!

Learn more and register here. NIA members receive significant discounts.

Looking for a Certified Inspector in your area? Click here.

NIA Events

▶ May 15: Registration Deadline for the Thermal Insulation Inspector Certification™ Virtual Course, June 4–5 and June 11–12

Fall Summit 2025: Oct. 28–29, MGM National Harbor, MD

NIA's 70th Annual Convention: Mar. 24–26, 2026, El Conquistador Resort, Puerto Rico

Is your company an Education Center Premier Training Subscriber? It's not too late to sign up for this year. Learn more here and email training@insulation.org.

Free Insulation Industry Webinar on Friday, May 16

▶ Date: Friday, May 16, 12:00 p.m. ET

▶ Topic: Manufacturer Requirements under the Build America, Buy America Act

▶ Presenter: Fletcher Fields, EPA Special Advisor

▶ Registration link

Did you know that insulation products used in federally funded infrastructure projects must meet unique domestic manufacturing requirements under the Build America Buy America Act? This free webinar will help you better understand the Act so your company can successfully reap the benefits of federal funding flowing to infrastructure projects. You’ll leave knowing how this Act applies to different types of projects and products, how it is different than other domestic preference laws (e.g., Buy American), and how to demonstrate compliance to customers.

NIA Advocates for Small Businesses

NIA joined a large group of trade organizations in a letter to the Ways and Means Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives to support the budget reconciliation tax package under consideration this week. This package is especially important to millions of American businesses structured as S corporations, partnerships, and sole proprietorships.

Read the full letter.

New Safety Resource for NIA Members

NIA's new Safety Resource Web Page is your go-to source for industry-specific safety guidelines, best practices, and compliance information. We are committed to promoting workplace safety across the mechanical insulation industry by providing essential tools, training materials, and regulatory updates to help businesses maintain a safe and compliant work environment. Click here to learn more.

NIA Contractors: Showcase Your Expertise to Industry Decision Makers

Position your company as an industry leader! Engineers, architects, specifiers, and insulation end users are looking for the innovative solutions that only NIA Contractor members can provide.

The July issue of Insulation Outlook will spotlight member projects that demonstrate your problem-solving excellence. No writing required—our NIA team will craft your success story!

Email editor@insulation.org by May 20 to be a part of this issue.

All Members: Share Your Company News

Email your product launches, company milestones, personnel updates, and awards to editor@insulation.org for potential free publication in NIA outlets. As a member benefit, we'll help promote your achievements while keeping the industry informed.

Add editor@insulation.org to your press distribution list today.

Thank You for Attending the 2025 Convention in Scottsdale!

The NIA Board of Directors and staff were excited to welcome 350 attendees to NIA's 69th Annual Convention in Scottsdale! Visit the Convention website to view the event photos and look for full coverage of the event in the next issue of NIA News. We hope you can join us at our next members-only event, Fall Summit 2025, Oct. 28–29, at the MGM National Harbor. If you missed this event, save the date for NIA's 70th Annual Convention, Mar. 24–26, 2026, in Puerto Rico at the El Conquistador Resort! Advanced registration will open this summer.

Quick Links to NIA Press Releases from Convention

Product Focus: Two Safety Resources for the Insulation Industry

Safety Handbook for Insulation Workers

This pocket-sized handbook offers practical tips for workers looking to maintain a safe working environment, including heat-illness prevention, fall protection, and distracted driving.

Safety Handbook for Distributors and Fabricators

This pocket-sized handbook offers practical tips for maintaining a safe environment for distributor and fabricator workers.

Each handbook contains both the English and Spanish versions.This resource is not intended to act as a complete safety program, but with an employee acknowledgement form included in each handbook, this a great supplement to your company's existing safety program.

Visit NIA's Online Store or email niainfo@insulation.org for more information.

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 lower carbon emissions. Find the evidence on the Carbon Reduction web page.
Read the article on the Energy & Emissions Study.
Have a project problem you're trying to solve? See if we have an article on it. Search and read the Insulation Outlook archives.