More Value in Your 2027 NIA Membership

Last week at the Annual NIA Fall Summit meeting, the NIA Board of Directors approved and announced that in 2027, your NIA membership will deliver more value than ever before. Resources that once carried a separate fee will now be included as part of your membership:

▶ 24/7 access to the NIA Education Center, a learning management center offering over 100 courses to all of your employees.

▶ NIA Safety Excellence Award application and grading (STAR reports will be available for a separate fee).

▶ Listing of your branch locations (Branch locations are defined as locations that share the same federal tax id as the headquarter/parent company).

Plus, we're introducing exciting new membership categories to create a stronger NIA. These include a new $100M+ Active Member tier with dedicated staff concierge support, two-tiered Associate (Manufacturer) membership, a restructured Holding Company membership, and a brand-new Industry Trade Partner category.

2027 membership dues invoices will be emailed by early December. We look forward to delivering even more value to our members in 2027!

Questions? Contact membership@insulation.org or call 703-464-6422.

Thank You for Record Attendance at Fall Summit 2026!

We had a wonderful time with our NIA community at Fall Summit 2026! This year, we were proud to welcome 212 participants and 45 first-time attendees—a record high!

In the next edition of NIA News, we'll share some of the highlights from the event's committee meetings. Stay tuned for the final publication of 2026 to read these insights.

Visit our website to view event photos and look for full coverage of the event in the next issue of NIA News.

Explore New Courses Available in NIA's Education Center!

Looking to expand your skills or complete additional professional development before the end of the year? NIA's Education Center offers a variety of on-demand courses to support your professional growth, including these new additions!

▶ How to Use NIA's Insulation Coverings Chart: Learn how to use this resource to support your business. Free for NIA members.

▶ How to Use NIA's Mastics and Coatings for Insulation Systems Specification Chart: Explore the chart's benefits and practical applications. Free for NIA members.

▶ How to Use NIA's Types of Sealants for Thermal Insulation Specification Chart: Learn how to apply this resource to your work. Free for NIA members.

▶ Guide to Insulation Fastening (Spanish): Learn how to select and install the right fasteners for your project. Now available in Spanish and free for NIA members.

Ready to continue learning? Look through NIA's Full Course Catalog to find additional training opportunities!

OSHA Safety Update: Upcoming Warehouse Safety Webinar

Join OSHA on Tuesday, Nov. 17, from 2:00–3:30 p.m. ET for a free webinar focused on improving warehouse safety. This session will cover common workplace hazards, prevention strategies, and best practices for creating safer warehouse environments. Topics include powered industrial truck safety, safe material handling, ergonomics, and preventing chemical exposure and heat-related hazards.

Thank You to Insulation Outlook's Competitive Advertisers!

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.
• Explore NIA’s 2025 achievements in 2025: A Year in Review.

Need Additional Info? Reach NIA's Departments:

Advertising: ads@insulation.org

Editorial: editor@insulation.org

Events and Meetings: events@insulation.org

Membership: membership@insulation.org

Training and Education: training@insulation.org