June 2026
Also in the June 2026 Issue:
Bad Specs: AI-Generated Specifications
Specifications written by artificial intelligence (AI) tools highlight the difference between intelligence and comprehension: The words may sound right, lifted from so many examples on the internet, but the meaning behind them can be sorely lacking—or even nonexistent.
AI and the Construction Industry: Driving Efficiencies
Facility owners, engineers, and others in the decision-making chain are already using AI to optimize business and project management. Here are suggestions for insulation contractors seeking to improve their business and gain a competitive advantage using the technology.
AI Data Center Boom Poses Challenges for Power Generation
As AI use continues to expand exponentially and the technology grows ever more sophisticated and power intensive, use of electricity by data centers is projected to more than double by 2030 worldwide. Where will all this power come from?
Navigating Data Center Projects—Insights from the Field
NIA-member contractors, distributors, and manufacturers share what’s working, what’s challenging, and what’s changing on these complex projects.
NIA Insulation Installation Standard Practices/Guidelines Update
Work is progressing on the first insulation installation standard practices/guidelines. Read about the latest developments and how you can get involved in shaping best practices for mechanical insulation installation.
