Market Research
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The Benefits of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)
Environmental Product Declarations help users calculate a project or building’s environmental impact with confidence and offer benefits for all participants in the building value chain.
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NIA Releases an Updated Standard for Faced Metal Building Insulation
The NIA-Certified Faced Insulation Standard for metal building insulation has been updated, following recommendations from NIA’s Metal Building Laminator Committee. See what has changed and how the updates can positively affect the metal building industry.
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Even More Training Opportunities from Your Insulation Industry Education Leader!
Read all about the new and updated learning opportunities NIA offers individuals at all levels of their career—from beginner through expert—including online resources and professional development and certification-level courses. NIA can help you develop your skills, your people, and your business!
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Insulation—Still Greener than Trees!
In 2009, NIA researched whether insulation could compete with the efficiency of trees in reducing CO2 emissions. Now in 2021, with carbon emissions trending in the news, see how insulation stacks up against trees and other carbon-reducing technologies.
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Whaddya Want Now?? Current Priority Concerns of Industrial Facility Owners and Managers for Mechanical Insulation Systems
There is no silver bullet solution to meet all the needs of industrial facility customers, but a systems thinking approach to design and use of mechanical insulation can help you address all their requirements.
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Don’t Underestimate the Contributions of the Mechanical Insulation Industry to the U.S. Economy
Another key study underscores the value of the insulation industry to the U.S. economy, in terms of dollars and jobs. Ron King provides analysis of April 2019 report on The Contributions of Insulation to the U.S. Economy in 2018.
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New Report Finds Labor Challenges Affecting Construction Project Deadlines
While most contractors are struggling to meet project deadlines amid the ongoing labor shortage in the general construction market, is there an opportunity to improve younger workers’ perceptions of a career in construction?
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American-Made Product Guide
Straight from the manufacturers, this special section features products proudly made in the USA!
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The Commercial and Industrial Mechanical Insulation and Laminated Metal Building Insulation Markets Exhibit Overall Growth
How big is our industry? Read the latest results of the NIA’s comprehensive biennial survey to gauge the current size of the mechanical insulation and laminated metal building insulation industry segments, along with insightful 2019–2020 forecasts.
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The Consequences of a “Bad Specification” From the Perspective of the Mechanical Insulation Industry
Specifications are often reused without being updated. Find out what should go into a mechanical insulation specification and why it is critical to ensure they have up-to-date information.