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2017
Five Ways Construction Companies Can Attract and Retain the Best Employees
Proposed ASTM Standard for UV-Cured GRP Expected in 2018
What Millennials Won’t Tell You
Case Study: Remediating Chilled-Water Pipe Insulation at a Football Stadium and Convention Center
Chill Out: Maintaining Integrity of Chilled-Water Systems
Finding and Managing Warehouse Workers Is “In-the-Trenches” HR
Engineers and Specifiers: Tools and Considerations for Insulation System Design and Material Selection
Insulation Helps New Cooper’s Hawk Winery Stay Cool
Insulation Plays Critical Role at Food-Processing Facility
Specifications, Standards, and Product Data Sheets
IECC 2015 and ASHRAE 90.1-2013: Metal Building Envelope Updates You Need to Know
Energy Efficiency in Insulation Systems
Pipe Insulation Is a Valuable Asset that Must Be Managed
Looking at Pre-Insulated Pipe Supports
Legally Speaking: OSHA and Heat Stress
An Overview of the Structure of Insulated Pipe Supports
Maintaining Insulation Integrity at Pipe Support Locations in Commercial Buildings
Managing Safety Performance: Warning: Complacency Ahead!
The New OSHA Silica Standard
OSHA Regulatory Update
The Essential Elements of a Successful Safety Program
How HR Can Promote Flexibility in Blue-Collar Jobs
A Different Perspective: Double Layer vs. Single Layer on Boiler Walls
The Commercial and Industrial Mechanical Insulation & Laminated Metal Building Insulation Markets Exhibit Overall Growth
Multifunctional Thermal and Acoustical Solutions
Duke University’s Steam Systems Get New Insulation
Managing Safety Performance: Compliance, Compliance, Compliance!
Important OSHA Regulation Changes
Gazing into the Crystal Ball
Construction Outlook
Amazon Business: Foe with Benefits?
State of the Industry Q&A
Energy Codes 101: What Are They and What Is DOE’s Role?
Legally Speaking: Employment Law Developments in 2017 and Beyond
Managing Safety Performance: One Tough Challenge!
The Language of Insulation
Tools for Learning the A–Z of Mechanical Insulation
A Tactical Approach to Insulation System Design
2016
HVAC Duct Insulation—Making Sound Choices
Insulation Energy Appraisals: The Economics of Insulating for Energy Savings
Trump Immigration Policy Likely to Be Enforcement-Heavy
NIA’s Updated Website Increases Access to Tools and Resources
Global Demand for Insulation
Trends in Employment: How Firms Can Adjust to Attract and Retain Talented Workers
Debunking Millennial Myths
What Lies Beneath?
Zombie Specifications
Preventing Mechanical Insulation Systems Nightmares
How Customer Analytics Can Help Your Business
Amazon Expands E-Commerce Opportunities
Five Keys to Inventory and Supply-Chain Management
This Is Not Your Grandfather’s Inventory-Control System
Do You Have an Insulation Strategy?
OSHA’s New Rules and Safety Best Practices
Obama Administration’s Environmental Rules to Leave Lasting Legacy on Power Sector, Markets
Outlook: Energy Future In U.S. Bright
Why Is Insulation Important In Steam System Thermal-Cycle Efficiency?
What’s Holding Back Augmented Reality in Construction
World’s Largest Penguin Playground Opens at Detroit Zoo with Help of Insulation
Below Ambient and Cryogenic Thermal Testing
The Mechanical Insulation Industry: A Global Perspective
Social Media 101 for Small Businesses
Possible System Failures: Intermittent (Spike) Temperatures
Bridgeton Recreation Center Focuses on Insulation
Top Tech Leaders Share Predictions for 2016 and Beyond
The Role of Roles: Generational Training
State of the Industry Q&A
Insulation Passes the Test at Temple University
Gazing into the Crystal Ball
15 Ways to Insulate Your Bottom Line
Right Side Up is Upside Down: Reverse Mentoring From a Millennial’s Point of View
Insulation Helps Produce Award-Winning Beer At a Northern Virginia Brewery
A Different Perspective: Refractory Materials for the Power Generation Industry
Breaking the Bridge
Air Barriers for Metal Buildings
The Metal Building Industry: An Industry Built on Relationships
Navigating Energy Code Compliance For Metal Buildings
Certified Faced Insulation For Metal Buildings
Using Insulating Firebricks to Maximize Energy Savings in Iron and Steel Applications
Reduce Noise With Sound-Proofing Insulation
Preventing Damage to Insulation Systems
Overcoming Common Safety Issues With the Installation of Industrial Insulation
2016 Construction Forecast
2015
Managing Millennials
Legally Speaking: OSHA Penalties to Increase Significantly
Inaugural IEX USA Trade Show is a Resounding Success
How Construction Companies are Leveraging Social Media
Avoiding Mechanical Insulation Damage
What You Need to Know to Have an Insulation System that Performs for Decades
Traversing Technology Trends and Workplace Expectations for Your Business
Millennials Want a Work-Life Balance—Their Bosses Just Don’t Get Why
Legally Speaking: Just Because It’s Legal…
Understanding Thermal Systems: District Energy Systems
Understanding Objectives: The First Step in Designing Insulation Systems
Understanding ASTM Test Methods Evaluating Thermal Insulations and Corrosion of Metals
Recent Developments in Mechanical Insulation Technology
Limitless Potential
How to Get Younger Employees to Show Up, Pitch In, and Excel on the Job
Succession Planning—a Blueprint for Long-Term Success
New OSHA Confined-Space Standard for the Construction Industry
A Different Perspective: Boiler Lagging: Field Procedures and Project Planning
What the Supreme Court MATS Ruling Means for Utilities and the EPA Clean Power Plan
Marcellus Shale Region to See Wave of Large Pipeline Projects
Flexible Aerogel Blanket in Cryogenic Applications
Cellular Glass on LNG Systems
Understanding Thermal Systems: Industrial Refrigeration Systems
Four of the Most Important Commercial Construction Reports Recently Released
Forecast Predicts Growth for Laminated Metal Building Insulation Market
Economic Justification for Replacing Ice-laden Refrigerant Pipe Thermal Insulation
Understanding Thermal Systems: Basic Cooling Systems
The Commercial and Industrial Mechanical Insulation Market is Growing
Starting a Recruiting Revolution
Part 1 Case Study: Economic Justification for Replacing Ice-Laden Refrigerant Pipe Thermal Insulation
Globally Harmonized Standards: What You Need to Know
Understanding Thermal Systems: Steam Systems
The Pros and Cons of Cheap Oil
Optimization of Folded Ceramic Fiber Refractory Furnace Modules
An Oil Refinery Terminal Steam System Gets a Face-Lift
A Different Perspective: Boiler Lagging on Hot Applications for the Steam and Power Industry
Top 10 Reasons to Insulate
Too Disorganized to Improve?
The State of the Industry: 60 Years and Counting
Gazing into the Crystal Ball
Energy Outlook: Key Trends Impacting the Construction Industry
Understanding Thermal Systems: Hydronic Heating and Cooling Systems
Legally Speaking: Employee Use of Marijuana
Introduction to Basic Insulation Terms
Health-Care Benefits Alert
Chilled-Water Piping Condensation Control For Energy Savings and Risk Avoidance
Understanding Insulation Systems: Commercial HVAC Duct Systems
The Key to Reliable Electrical Heat Tracing is Proper Thermal Insulation
The Internet and Insulation: Using Sensors and Technology to Monitor Insulation Performance
Insulation Contributes to Sustainable Living Project
Increased Training Efforts Key to Solving Worker Shortage Crisis
2014
Independent Contractors, Subcontractors, Temporary Workers, and OSHA
Corrosion Under Insulation: Differences in Gel-Coating Technology
Avoiding Condensation on Systems that Operate at Below-Ambient Temperatures
The Next Generation of Leaders: 10 Plus 1 Ways to Support Your Millennial Managers
Legally Speaking: Affordable Care Act Deadines Near
Distracted Driving: The Tip of the Iceberg
Are You Up-to-Date on New Revenue Recognition Practices?
Thermal Insulation Basics
Preventing Damage to Mechanical Insulation on Below-Ambient Systems
New HVAC Technology Emerges: VRF/VRV Systems
Moving Forward: Findings and Recommendations from the Consultative Council 2013 Report Summary
Is Your Application Acoustically Acceptable? Controlling Noise Levels in HVAC Systems
Ensuring Compliance with COMcheck for Metal Buildings
Carbon Rules Proposed for Existing Power Plants
NIA Winning Legislative Victories for the Insulation Industry
Cracking the Commercial Code Mystery
Case Study: Insulation Audit Leads to Big Savings
Case Study: Creating a Program for CUI Prevention at a Refinery
Recovering Safely
Preventing Mold Growth in Below-Ambient Systems
Legally Speaking: OSHA Focuses in on Heat Stress
Insulation Accessory Products
Factors Affecting the Insulation Market
Legally Speaking: Surviving an OSHA Inspection
Insulation Systems: Inspection and Maintenance
How to Improve Employee Retention
Construction Forecast: Construction Demand Expected to Grow, Causing Labor Issues
Reverse Mentoring
Legally Speaking: Health Care
Gazing into the Crystal Ball
Construction Industry Growing Steadily
What Is a “Competent Person?”
Safety Procedures for Employees Working Alone
Leed V4: The Old, the New, and the Reinvented: What New Regulations Will Mean for Insulation Users and Manufacturers
Insulation Finishes—This Month’s Topic: Mastics and Coatings
A Different Perspective: A Diagram of the Job Plan for a Successful Project
Passing the Torch: Transferring Knowledge from Baby Boomer Employees to the Next Generation(s)
Insulation Finishes—This Month’s Topic: FABRICS
Cold-Weather Injuries: OSHA Notes: Cold-Weather Injury Prevention Requirements and Contractor-Subcontractor Liability
ASHRAE Issues Updated Standard 90.1 and Handbook Chapter on Mechanical Insulation
Moving Forward Into 2014—Forecast: Economic Recovery and Continued Growth
Marvelous Things You Ought to Know About Negotiations
Insulation Finishes—This Month’s Topic: Laminates
A Guide to Building Commissioning
2013
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Regulatory Update
New Column: Insulation Finishes – This Month’s Topic: Polymeric (Plastic) Rolls or Sheets
Legally Speaking: Healthcare Deadlines Approach—Act Now
Insulation Gaining Momentum in Energy–Efficiency Discussions
Get Your Mechanical Insulation Ready for Winter
Using the MICA Manual (7^th Edition) to Simplify Project Planning and Execution
To Save Energy We Must Also Save Water
Selling to All Generations: Cross-generational Differences Can Make or Break Your Sales Success
An Introduction to Insulation Finishes
Using Transitional Duty to Return Employees to Work After an Injury
The 3 Ms of Recruiting Millennials—Change Your Recruitment Habits To Grab Today’s Top Young Workers
Pre-Work Start-Up Safety Checklist for Contractors
New Study Demonstrates that Safety Programs Improve Business Outcomes
Exploring Insulation Materials: Poured-In-Place and Reflective Insulations
Unique Problems Insulation Contractors Face with Commercial Facilities
The ICC, Building Codes, and the Insulation Industry
Skilled Labor: An Increasingly Scarce Resource
Mechanical Insulation Simple Calculators: A Guide to the Temperature Drop for Air in an Insulated Duct or Fluid in an Insulated Pipe Calculators
Obama Climate Strategy to Be Driven by Natural Gas and Renewables
MTL Product Catalog: Looking for Insulation Information? Here is the Technical Information You Need for Your Next Project!
MTL Product Catalog: Insulation Manufacturers and Distributors: Interested in Reaching More Customers?
Mechanical Insulation Simple Calculators: A Guide to the Estimate Time to Freezing for Water in an Insulated Pipe
Insulation and Climate Change
Health-Law Employer Mandate Delayed by U.S. Until 2015
Exploring Insulation Materials: Flexible Aerogel Insulation
Environmentalists Struggle with Natural Gas While Conservatives Battle Clean Energy
Thermal Insulation is the Hot Topic at High-Performance Building Council Briefing
Insulation System Failure Prevention on Below-Ambient Piping
Improvements in Water Vapor Retarder Jacketing for Use Over Mechanical Insulation
Heat Illness Prevention
Exploring Insulation Materials: Microporous Insulation
Workforce 5.0: Managing Multiple Generations at Work
Mechanical Insulation Simple Calculators: A Guide to the Financial Returns and Personnel Protection Calculators
Exploring Insulation Materials: Molded Expanded Perlite
2011–2012 Industry Measurement Survey: Commercial and Industrial Mechanical Insulation Market Moving Forward
The Future of the Construction Industry: In an Industry with a Reputation for Dirt and Low Pay, Where Will We Find the Leaders of the Future?
State of the Industry: Moving Forward
Mechanical Insulation Maintenance = Return on Investment = Job Creation = Energy Efficiency = Economic Recovery
Health Care Reform Considerations as 2014 Approaches
A Different Perspective: High-Temperature Systems and Applications
Mechanical Insulation Simple Calculators: A Guide to the Energy and Condensation Control Calculators
Exploring Insulation Materials: Granular Insulations
A Further Understanding of Boiler MACT for Area and Major Sources
Revisiting Design Objectives
Perspectives on Water Vapor Permeance of Mechanical Insulation Systems
Insulation Materials
Insulation Installation Checklist
WOW! 1,000 Appraisers
What Does 2013 Hold in Store for the Construction Industry?
Legally Speaking: Are Your Year-End Legal Matters Finalized?
Insulation in the Hurricane Sandy Impact Area
Exploring Insulation Materials
Committee Days 2012 Safety Recap
2012
The World of Givers and Takers
Rethinking Compliance Verification
Nurture, Not Neglect
Exploring Insulation Materials
Understanding the Boiler MACT Regulation for Area and Major Sources
ISO 50001: Guidance Documents Are on the Way
Exploring Insulation Materials
“The Value of Distribution” Revisited
Life Cycle Assessment—an Insulation Products Perspective
Heat Stress and the General Duty Clause
Exploring Insulation Materials
Construction Owners: Do You Know Who’s Specifying Your Projects?
Considerations for Insulation Specifications
Marketing Your Firm Using LinkedIn
Insulation For Plastic Piping: How Much is Needed?
Exploring Insulation Materials
2012 Construction Outlook
Unleashing the Power of the Social Media Revolution in Your Organization
Exploring Insulation Materials
2012 Strategic Directions in the U.S. Electric Utility Industry
Factors Influencing the Likelihood of Surface Condensation on Mechanical Systems Insulation, Part 2
NIA Safety Roundtable Recap
Mechanical Insulation Education and Awareness E-Learning Series
Factors Influencing the Likelihood of Surface Condensation on Mechanical Systems Insulation, Part 1
Exploring Insulation Materials
Construction Industry Concerned About Skilled Worker Shortages in the Near Future
Simple Calculators: A Smarter Way to do Business
Recent Changes to OSHA’s Employee Discrimination Policies
NIA Announces the 2011 Theodore H. Brodie Distinguished Safety Award Winners
Let’s Talk About Social Media
Exploring Insulation Materials
Cloud Computing and the Construction Industry
Prospects for Growth Improving, But Risks Remain: Outlook for 2012
NIA Industry Leaders Interview Series: State of the Industry
Industry Resolve: Change the Status Quo
Gazing into the Crystal Ball
Exploring Insulation Materials
Cancer Warning Labels Removed from Fiberglass Building Insulation Products
Five Tips for Achieving Furnace Lining Efficiency
Exploring Insulation Materials
E-Verify: Should You Be E-Terrified?
A Different Perspective: Going Green with Alternative Fuel Burning Boilers
What Is Mechanical Insulation?
Types of Insulation
Recent Decision by Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals May Change Ground Rules
Meeting Your Education Needs for 2012
Waiting for Recovery: Dodge 2012 Construction Outlook
Updated MICA Manual Available
Saving Energy by Insulating Pipe Components on Steam and Hot Water Distribution Systems
Safety Issues Affecting Contractors and Distributors: Roundtable Highlights
Don’t Be Insulated from Green Building
2011
The Hidden Path to Sales Success
Keeping Outdoor Pipe Insulation Dry: Some New Ideas
Hot Water Distribution Research
Disaster Preparedness and Recovery—How Ready Is Your Organization?
3 Steps to Turbo Charge Profits
World Energy Use to Increase 53 Percent by 2035; China and India Account for Half the Total Growth
Insulation Leaders: Get The Recognition You Deserve!
Annual Energy Outlook 2011
What’s New in the 2011 ConsensusDOCS Documents
The Last Management Act: Selling Your Contracting Firm
Succession for Boomers
Ohio Supreme Court Broadens Rights of Injured Workers
Making the Case for Mechanical Insulation
Liability Issues for Subcontractors
Mechanical Insulation in Hospitals and Schools
Energy-Saving Metal Buildings
Building the Future: Recommendations from the NIBS Consultative Council
U.S. Power Industry–and Insulation–Outlook for New Build
Seeing Clearly on a Not-So-Clear Day
Energy Appraisals: Invest in Efficiency
Codes Update: Commercial Energy Codes
Preventing and Treating Mold
Mold and Insulation in Hot and Humid Climates
Factory Jacketed Pipe Insulation for Outdoor Applications
Corrosion and Insulation at Power Plants
Avoid Damage from the Start
Safety Is Smart Business
OSHA Changes Are Coming—Or Here
Health Care Reform: Past, Present, and Future
Construction Employment Increases in 138 out of 337 Metro Areas
The History of the Steam-Generating Boiler and Industry
The Boiler Circulatory System: Beyond the Steam-Generating Boiler
Montana Mechanical Insulation Energy Appraisal
EPA Issues New Rules for Controlling Air Pollution from Industrial Boilers
Boiler Island Equipment: Beyond the Steam-Generating Boiler
The State of the Industry: What Route Will the Industry Take in 2011?
The Future of Contracting
Recovery Gaining Traction in 2011
Mechanical Insulation in the Spotlight
Gazing into the Crystal Ball
Trials and Tribulations of the Mechanical Insulation Contractor
The Language of Mechanical Insulation
Owner Beware!
New Calculators Help You Answer Mechanical Insulation Questions
Leadership in Energy Management: ISO 50001 and Superior Energy Performance
Overview of Green Buildings
Integrated Design
Green Roundup
Flambeau River Papers Makes a Comeback with a Revised Energy Strategy
2010
The Hidden Costs of Delayed Insulation Maintenance
Mechanical Insulation Maintenance: A Proven Investment Opportunity Hidden in Plain Sight
Case Study: Replacement of District Energy Chilled Water and High-Temperature Hot Water Distribution Line Insulation
OSHA Regulatory Update
Insulation Energy Appraisals: One Company’s New Frontier
Effectively Preparing for Energy Savings Assessments
Preparing for the Future
Legally Speaking: Tips for Avoiding Employment Litigation
Find Out Where the Dollars Are Hiding in Your Facility
Banking in 2010: Dealing with New Realities
An Eye on Independent Contractors: IRS Examines Worker Classification in the Construction Industry
Legally Speaking: Wage-Hour Enforcement Escalates
Getting Mechanical Insulation into a Building Information Model
ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2010 Increases Minimum Pipe Insulation Thicknesses
U.S. Electric Power Generation: What Direction Will it Go?
Social Media Marketing for Engineers
Energy Roundup
Mold, Mildew, and Insulation
Mitigating CUI and Other Crevice Corrosion
Corrosion and Lagging Problems in Power Plants
What Health-Care Reform Means to Your Business
The Obligations of Providing a Safe Workplace
Stimulus Spending and Climate Legislation May Insulate the Industry from Weak Growth in Construction
The State of the Industry: Puzzling Out the Future
The Economy in 2010: On the Upswing
Mechanical Insulation Marketing Initiative 2009 Activities and Accomplishments
How We Did It: Veteran Subcontractors Share Secrets of Surviving a Tough Economy
Green Design: Risk or Reward?
Gazing into the Crystal Ball
What the Power Industry Should Know about Cyclone Boilers
Social Media Marketing: A Strategy for Distributors
Drying Refractory in Steam-Generating Boilers
Social Media Marketing: A Strategy for Manufacturers
Piecing Together the Insulation Puzzle
Mechanical Insulation Maintenance and Upgrade: The Annual Impact
Educating Capitol Hill on Real-Time Energy Efficiency
A Contractor’s Perspective: Mechanical Insulation 101
Some Buildings Not Living Up to Green Label
Social Media Marketing: Find Your Audience
Mechanical Insulation Life Cycle Assessment
EPA Issues Endangerment Finding
Building Information Modeling
2009
Practical, “Hands-On” Approaches to Energy Conservation
Life-Cycle View of Insulation Investments
Legally Speaking: Attend to Year-End Legal Matters
Energy Audits: Path to Big Savings
The American Clean Energy and Security Act
Special Report: Stimulating Mechanical Insulation
Mechanical Insulation Goes Worldwide
Federal Funds Seek to Boost Penetration of Combined Heat and Power in the United States
Cap and Trade and the New Energy-Efficient Economy
Business 2.0: Marketing with Social Media
OSHA Controlling Employer: New Decision
Managing Your Company’s Reputation with Social Media
Managing Different Generations in the Workplace
Legally Speaking: Don’t Discuss Your Wages
Green Building on the Rise
Can Social Media Benefit the Insulation World?
Village Could Win Mold Gold
Codes and Standards Update: ASHRAE 90.1
A Contractor’s Perspective: Mechanical Insulation’s “Perfect Storm”
Thermal Insulation for Nuclear Power Plants and Nuclear Safety Issue GSI-191
REAPing Free Money for Energy Improvements
Power Plant Insulation Estimating: Deceptively Easy
Mechanical Insulation Market Exceeds $13 Billion in 2008
Mechanical Insulation Can Save $4.8 Billion in Energy Costs and 43 Million Metric Tons of CO2 Emissions, and Create 89,000 Green Jobs Per Year
Workforce Reduction Checklist
The Sandwich Manager
Invest in Success: Train and Educate Your Employees
Employment Issues: Important Changes to the ADA and FMLA
Debate Continues on Employee Free Choice Act
Recognizing Corrosion
LEED Looks Ahead with an Ambitious Overhaul
Does Insulation Cause Corrosion?
The State of the Industry: The Challenges of Change and Opportunity
The Economic Recession: Trying to Find a Bottom
The Alliance Between RETA and NIA
Gazing into the Crystal Ball
Does Your Insulation Supplier Belong to NIA?
Bringing Mechanical Insulation Out of the Shadows
Online Resources: Helping You Solve Problems
NIA in Action:
Mechanical Insulation Design Guide: A User’s Guide
Mechanical Insulation Design Guide Repair Guidelines
K-Value, U-Value, R-Value, C-Value
What Is Average?
Protecting Your Stack Linings
Proper Refractory Mixing
Anatomy of a Boiler Failure
Your Current Project May Be Out of Date Before the Client Moves In
Insulation: Greener Than Trees!
2008
Success Factors for a Corporate Energy Program, Part Two
Florida Citrus Processing Facility Takes Leadership Role in Conducting a Facility-Wide Insulation Energy Assessment
Acoustic Solutions: A European Perspective
Success Factors for a Corporate Energy Program, Part One
Shipboard System Insulation design using 3E plus^®
Insulation North of the Arctic Circle: Hammerfest LNG Plant
Insulation & Liquefied Natural Gas in Production and Storage
The Economics of Safety
Taking Engineering’s Pulse
Recruiting and Retaining Qualified Employees
Perspectives on Safety Programs from the Safety Roundtable
Legally Speaking: Workplace Legislation in the 111th Congress
I-9 and Immigration Compliance Strategies
Will Current Grease Duct Enclosure Systems Pass the Test in 2009?
Profiling Corrosion Under Insulation
Insulation Materials: Calcium Silicate Block and Pipe
Fire Safety and Thermal Insulation: Sorting Out the Details
U.S. Electrical Power Plant Construction: An Uncertain Future
Starting-or Restarting-an Energy Conservation Plan
Pre-Engineered, Pre-Fabricated Panel Insulation Systems for Ducts and Equipment: What You Get for Your Money
Doing More with Less: Start with Insulation
The Value of Maintaining Insulation
Saving Millions by Maintaining Insulation Systems: Control Your CUI Monster!
Making the Case: Top 10 Arguments for Insulation and Energy Efficiency Improvements
Maintain Insulation Jacketing To Ensure Mechanical Insulation Performance
Insulation Materials: Rock and Slag Wool Insulation: A Sustainable Choice
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company: A Case Study from the Save Energy Now Program
From the Mechanical Insulation Design Guide: General Guidelines for the Repair of a Below-Ambient Insulation Systems after Substrate Inspection
The 100th Congress, The 2008 Election, And The Future of Energy Efficiency Policy
On A Knife’s Edge: The Outlook for 2008
Insulation Systems: Reasons for Failure
Gazing into the Crystal Ball
Closing More Sales by Learning the Foreign Language of CFOs
As The NIA World Turns
Thermal Insulation Repair Projects: Observations From the Owner’s Perspective
The Role of Insulation In a Comprehensive Industrial Energy Efficiency Program
Integrated Project Delivery: A Guide
Insulation Materials: Cellular Polyolefin
Ask the Expert: Featuring Vestal Tutterow
Toolbox For Prevention of Corrosion Under Insulation
Mold on Mechanical Insulation Systems
Insulation Materials: Closed Cell Elastomeric Foam
Ask the Expert: Featuring Doctor Metals
Insulation Materials: Cellular Glass
Firestop Systems Contractor Quality and Inspection: A Standardized Process
Ask the Expert
A Different Perspective: Writing A Refractory Specification for Subcontracting
A Different Perspective: The Lost Art of Mixing Refractory
A Different Perspective: Best Practices for Increased Profitability and Reduced Risk
Significant Save Energy Now Results Are In For 2006
Save Energy Now Program Enters Its Third Year
Introducing Mechanical Insulation Design Guide (MIDG)
Insulation Materials: Polyisocyanurates
A Monumental Undertaking
2007
Multiple Choice, Part Two: How to Choose Economic Thickness of Insulation
Mechanical Insulation Basics Part Two: Time for a Review
Insulation Materials Guide
Websites that Work
Survey Indicates Commercial and Industrial Insulation Market Revenue Exceeds $9 Billion
Multiple Choice, Part 1
Selecting Proper Insulation Thickness Helps Increase Energy Efficiency
Mechanical Insulation Basics: Time for a Review, Part 1
Insulation Systems: Doomed from the Start?
Ask the Expert
A Different Perspective: The Importance of Keeping Historical Data
Side Effects
Maintaining the Asset That Matters Most
Rethinking worker retention in post—Baby Boom America.
Leadership and the Emerging Generations
Knowledge Is Power

Freedom of Information Act requests can help contractors get valuable information.
Forward Pass

When it comes to transferring wealth, the best defense is a good offense.
For Sale by Owner

This helpful Q&A offers great guidance for navigating the successful sale of a business.
Commitment to Safety Leads to Success
Ask the Professional
A Time for Thanksgiving
OSHA’s Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standard in 2006
What Lies Beneath?

The July steam pipe explosion in New York City raises questions about the city’s underground infrastructure, asbestos in pipe insulation, and how to rebuild.
Quality Check

Certification program creates a new resource for purchasers of building materials.
Introduction to Molds
Improving From the Outside In

CASE STUDY: Insulation upgrades to the outside pipelines at NOCO Energy Corporation improve energy efficiency—and the company’s bottom line.
Corrosion Under Insulation: Prevention Measures
Ask the Expert
Trendsetters: Paving the Way to a Cleaner World
Today’s Energy Challenges: How Did We Get Here, and How Do We Regain Control?
The 2030 Challenege
Acting Now To Reduce Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Starting at the Top
An ambitious new energy program targets the world’s largest cities
Mittal Steel
Another Successful Case Study From the Save Energy Now Program
Kyoto + 10: Carbon Credits and the Countdown to Compliance
It Takes Energy To Save Energy
Case Study: Insulation upgrades at Crucible Specialty Metals produce immediate savings
Carbon Offsets: The Next Hot Trend in Energy Savings
A Good Business Move: Recycling Insulation Materials
Save Energy Now Program Gets Results
Insulation Maintenance: How to Justify the Money
Energy, Insulation, and Maintenance: Perfect Together
A Growing Concern: Insulation’s Value to the Citrus Industry
Making Mold a Problem of the Past
Insulation Recommendations for Manufacturing Facilities From An Industrial Assessment Center
How to Save Energy In Commercial Buildings: A Top 10 List
Commercial vs. Industrial Applications: Focus on Cold Applications
2030 Challenge: Acting Now To Reduce Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Understanding Pin Stud Failure in the Power Generating Industry
The Truth About Wet Bottom Ash Hoppers: A Different Perspective on Refractory
Improving Firestopping for HVAC Duct Penetrations in Fire-Rated Walls
Evolution of Firestopping
Why Public Policy is Weak Medicine for Industrial Energy Costs
The State of the NIA World Is Good
The Role of the Association of Energy Engineers in Energy Management
The 110th Congress, Insulation, and Energy Efficiency
Strengthening the Foundation of the Building Trades
Hopes for a Soft Landing: 2007 Outlook
Solar Thermal Systems
Mechanical Insulation Specifications Update: Changes in Specification Numbering Scheme
Insulation: The Forgotten Energy Technology
Insulation: More Than Just an Energy Saver
A World of Possibilities
The National Museum of the Marine Corps Part 2—Green Design at Work
Insulation: Already A Green Technology
Going Green
Getting the Industry Organized With NIBS
Case Study: A Perspective on Building A Green Office
2007 Save Energy Now Program Open for Applications
2006
Going to Extremes: The New Museum Runs Both Hot and Cold
Energy Assessments Illuminate Potential for Mechanical Insulation
Building Bridges: How One Modern Drawbridge Project Is Addressing Urban Challenges
Ways to Minimize Water Vapor Migration
Types of Insulation for Refrigeration Applications
Once Upon a Time … A Corrosion Fairy Tale
CUI: An In-Depth Analysis
An Industry Perspective: Revisiting Recommendations
Writing a Lagging Specification
The Challenges of Insulating Liquid Natural Gas Plants
Good Design for Architectural Acoustics
A Different Perspective: Continuing Education in the Power Industry
Understanding Refractory Failure—A New Perspective
The Other Side of Insulation Refractories
Product Stewardship: The Refractory Ceramic Fiber Industry’s Voluntary Workplace Protection Program
Thermal Insulating Coatings (TICs): How Effective Are They As Insulation?
Thermal Insulating Coatings
Short-Term Energy Outlook
Managing Safety Dilemmas
A History of Refrigeration
Regulatory Requirements for Insulation Products In Marine Applications
Firestopping Testing—Continuous Evolution for Safety
Firestop Systems Contractor Quality and Inspection—a Standard Process
Fire Testing Primer
Compartmentation Industry Applauds One Building’s Fire Protection System
Changes in Codes—Aiming to Save Lives
Summer Fuels Outlook
Case Study: Sunoco R&S and Insulation—an Energy Plan Success Story
A Different Perspective: Job Planning-The Heart of it All
The State of the Manufacturing Market
NIA Works for the Insulation Industry
Insulation Outlook for 2006: Business Sector Takes the Baton
Innovation on a Level Field
2006 Energy Forecast
The Secret Behind a Great Brew: Great Insulation
Mold Litigation: Is it Growing?
Insulated Cold Systems and the Negative Effects of Mold Growth
Industrial Manufacturing Plants Cut Energy Bills Through Free DOE Save Energy Now Program
Removable Insulation Blankets Pay for Themselves
Pipe Insulation Supports: The Key to a Complete System
New Directions in Pipe Heat-Tracing Designs
Industrial Insulation Jacketing
Important Information About the 3E Plus^® Insulation Thickness Program
How Tapes Seal the Deal on Insulation Systems
2005
Grounding the Space Shuttle—NASA’s Foam Insulation Problem
DOE’s New SAVE ENERGY NOW Effort
The Common Approach to Evaluation and Repair of Corrosion Under Insulation
NDT Inspection of Insulated Vessels and Piping for Interior Corrosion and CUI
Is There a Cure for Corrosion Under Insulation?
Implications of Hurricane Katrina for U.S. Construction Industry
“Managing Energy Costs: The First Step”
Why Is It So Noisy?
Tackling Environmental Pollution
Managing Safety Dilemmas
Cleaning Up Industries Through Insulation
Take Mold Out, Keep It Out
Renewable Energy—”Greener” Sources for Powering Our Industries
Mildew Is Lurking, “Who You Gonna Call?” Mold Busters!
Manufacturer’s Technical Literature Available Online
Congress’ Energy Policy Act and its Affect on the Insulation Industry
Coal is Heating Up!
Challenges and Opportunities for Industrial Energy Users
3E Plus® Version 4.0 Streamlines Insulation Thickness Calculations
Trends and Outlook for the Chemical Industry
The Commercial and Industrial Insulation Market Has Grown
Stepping Up Profits
Scientists Turn From Brown to Green Chemistry
Flexible Cladding Products, the New Alternative for Weather Barriers
Barriers to Industrial Energy Cost Control: The Competitor Within
Writing an Insulation Specification
Use It or Lose It: Tracking Industrial Fuel Consumption
Managing Safety Dilemmas
How Environmental Variables Affect Insulation System Design
Demand Increases for Removable and Reusable Insulation Materials
Controlling Condensation Provides Priceless Savings
The Fundamentals of Fire-Protective Insulation
The "W" Factor
Setting the Standards
Q&A For a Long, Hot Energy Management Summer
Maintaining Your Firestop Investment
It’s a Wrap!
Is ‘Optimization’ Really Optimal?
Firestopping: Start With the Basics
Firestopping, Made Simple
AHR Expo: The Future Is Hot and Cold
The Semantics of Energy Efficiency
The 10 Most Common Complaints In Insulation Fastening
Sustainable Design: Buildings We Can Live With
MasterFormat 2004 Edition
How Many Barrels of Oil Can Mechanical Insulation Save?
Green Building on the Move
Demystifying Heat Transfer
Commercial Energy Codes Update
The State of Energy Efficiency
Technical Challenges in the Last 50 Years
Policy Outlook for 2005 and Beyond
Insulation Outlook for 2005: Not Too Hot, Not Too Cold
Insulation Materials Outlook: Meeting Demand in 2005 and Beyond
Four Rules for Bid Price Profitability
Powerful Insulation
Insulation and Lagging in Power Plants
Back to School for Energy Savings
Energy Management Pathfinding
ASTM C16 Update
2004
Untold Tales of Industrial Energy Management
The Fall of the Oil Age?
Preventing Corrosion
Engineer Utilizes Insulation-Performance Analyzing Tools
The Top 10 Mistakes in Managing Safety Performance
Ship Configurations: Insulation Design and Application
Keeping Asbestos Claims in Check
Engineer Finds Insulation Work Enjoyable
The Top 10 Mistakes in Managing Safety Performance
Hot or Cold…
Energy Efficiency Works in an Economy Where Jobs Are Scarce
CHILL OUT!
ASTM C16 UPDATE
Insulation Critical for Power Facilities
Heat? Cold? Rain? No Problem!
Furnace Efficiency With Microporous Insulation
Firestopping: Fortifying the Front Line
Firestopping Fact & Fiction
The Top 10 Mistakes in Managing Safety Performance
The Right Stuff: Material Considerations
Energy Management and the Realities of the Bottom Line
ENCORE! Removable Insulating Blankets
Attachments for High-Temperature Insulation Systems
The Green Evolution
Taking the LEED
Campus Laboratory Learns Valuable Insulation Lesson
The Case for Insulation Energy Assessments
Insulation: An Easy Sell
America’s Insulation Industry: Where Are We Headed?
A Different Perspective
Annual Energy Outlook: A Forecast of Natural Gas Market Trends
An Inside Look at Insulating the Largest Power Plant in the U.S.
The Top 10 Mistakes in Managing Safety Performance
Standards Issue
Developing Software for Energy Management
Choosing the Right Insulation System
2003
High-Temp Textiles
Foam/Fiber Refractory Insulation
Auditing for Efficiency
The Impact of High Natural Gas Prices on the Mechanical Insulation Industry
Temperature’s Rising
Achieving Zero Injuries: Caring Is Not Nearly Enough
Water Damage and Mold Remediation
The Top 10 Mistakes in Managing Safety Performance
Insulating Against Mold Growth
After the Fire
Insulation Management and Its Value to Industry
Thinking About Sales
The Top 10 Mistakes in Managing Safety Performance
Performance Optimization Tips
Looking at the Short-Term Energy Outlook
Fabricated For Peak Performance
Caraustar Industries Energy Assessment Provides a Company-Wide Model
Bill Pitkin – A Remembrance of More than 40 Years in the Insulation Industry
Steam Efficiency Investments-Maximizing Your Investment
Specifying for Mechanical Insulation Systems
Specifying for Industrial Insulation Systems
For Black, Honeywell, Insulation is a Key Factor For Energy Efficiency
Some Thoughts on Improving Fire and Smoke Protection
Products + Systems = "The Firestopping Business"
Getting The Best Value For Your Firestop Dollar
Firestopping Liability: The Debate Heats Up
Firestopping Comes of Age
An Insulation Energy Appraiser Who Wears Many Hats
Selling Energy Efficiency to Management
Insights for Insulation Installation
"Real World" Perspectives on Insulation Installation Requirements
Turning Down the Sound
An Unconventional Project
Mold: Harmless Old Neighbor, or Pesky Troublemaker?
Designing Factors
Pre-Insulated Lagging Panels
Construction Contractors Evaluate Methods in Challenging Times
ASTM C16 Setting the Standards for Insulation
The Science of Insulation
Sanders: Giving Insulation Its Due
Insulation and the Elements
2002
Thermal Conducting Cements
Flameout
A Burning Question
Justifying Steam Efficiency
Every Picture Tells a Story
Electric Traced Systems
Providing the Power
Cyclone Burners
Best Practices in Steam System Management
Avoiding the Deep Freeze
Mastics 101
Industrial Installations
The Versatile Insulation
The Digital Nervous System
Construction Outlook
Putting the Lid on Greenhouse Gas
PSP 2002: A Partnership to Succeed
Making Your Indoor Air High Quality
The Asbestos Nightmare
Asbestos Litigation Past, Present and Future
Are We Doing Enough to Promote Insulation?
U.S. Insulation Demand to Reach 7.6 Billion Pounds by 2006
The Human Side of Efficiency: Recognizing the Value of Training in Plant Systems Optimization
OIT Assessment Program Highlights Best Energy Management Practices
Energy Efficiency
Weather Proofing
Taking the Reigns
Package Boilers: Save Energy with Brick, Refractory, Insulation and Lagging
Pipe Insulation Support Saddles
National Insulation Training Program
Construction Challenges
Insulation Climate
Corrosion Under Insulation: The Inspection process
Affirming Insulation
Looking Ahead
Long Distance Delivery
Certified to Save Energy
2001
Supporting Cast
In Search of Temperature
Gloom Then Boom?
Water Gauge, Stiffeners, and Insulation
Under Pressure
Insulation Energy Appraisal
Powerplay
Metal Buildings
Handle With Care
Seal it
Corrosion in Cold Insulated Systems
Below Ambient Piping Insulation Systems
Standards Mean Business
Insulation and the Energy Ethic
Advances in Flexible Closed Cell Insulation Products for Specific end use Applications
The Firestopping Industry Today and Tomorrow
Recycling Fiberglass Insulation Into Commercial Board Products
Condensation Control not a Matter of Chance
is firestopping optional?
flexible duct wrap
firestopping, a life safety remedy—misunderstood and misapplied: what is the solution?
don’t insulate your business from diversity and increased revenues
too many systems and not enough space …
can we talk?
a 10–step program for clean, efficient institutional steam production
lagging 101
acoustical lagging systems — new information on noise reduction
Increase profitability by incorporating a turnaround safety plan
Hiring Insulation Contractors And Distributors
distributors as partners
2000
the insulation energy appraisal— it’s all about savings
seeing the light
a seven billion dollar industry-now you know!
1999
Proper Use And Application of Flexible Closed-cell Insulation
NAIMA’s Health and Safety Partnership Program
Contractor Health & Safety Partnership Program (CHSPP)
1998
Fiber Glass and Slag Wool Insulation: a Life-Cycle Approach
Cellular Glass: Achieving an Environmental Balance
Steam Partnership: Improving System Efficiency Through Marketplace Partnerships
Insulating Below-Ambient Indoor Systems in Warm, Humid Climates
Georgia-Pacific Reaps Benefits by Insulating its Steam Lines
The Lisbon Declaration on Carbon Dioxide Reductions
1997
The Role of Insulation in Noise Control
Changing the Frequency of Occupational Noise Exposure
1996
Sound Control 101

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