{"id":9104,"date":"2020-10-05T20:44:03","date_gmt":"2020-10-05T20:44:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insulation.org\/?page_id=9104"},"modified":"2022-09-06T12:53:04","modified_gmt":"2022-09-06T12:53:04","slug":"specifications","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/insulation.org\/training-tools\/specifications\/","title":{"rendered":"NIA&#8217;s Understanding Specifications"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-9104\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-9104-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-9104-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-9104-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2><strong>NIA\u2019s\u00a0<\/strong><strong>New Understanding Specifications course<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9706\" src=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/NIA-Understanding-Specifications-for-Insulation.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"403\" height=\"68\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/NIA-Understanding-Specifications-for-Insulation.jpg 928w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/NIA-Understanding-Specifications-for-Insulation-300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/NIA-Understanding-Specifications-for-Insulation-150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 403px) 100vw, 403px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>NIA is excited to announce the availability of a new education program, NIA's Understanding Specifications course. During this five-hour course participants will learn about the purpose and complexity of specifications, how they vary between market segments, and how to apply that knowledge to benefit their company. <a href=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Agenda.pdf\">Click here to view a sample agenda.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Earn a certificate of completion and 5 PDHs for this virtual 5-hour course. For information on how to host your own virtual class, email <a href=\"&#x6d;a&#x69;&#108;&#x74;&#111;:&#x74;r&#x61;&#105;&#x6e;&#105;n&#x67;&#64;&#x69;&#110;s&#x75;l&#x61;&#116;&#x69;&#111;n&#x2e;o&#x72;&#103;\"><em>&#x74;&#x72;&#x61;&#x69;&#110;&#105;&#110;g&#64;&#x69;&#x6e;&#x73;&#x75;&#x6c;&#97;&#116;&#105;on&#x2e;&#x6f;&#x72;&#x67;<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>2023 Courses will be announced later this year.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>About the Program <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>During the course participants will be taught how a specification is developed; to identify challenges and opportunities created by specifications; how codes, standards, regulations, and guidelines are intertwined in specifications; how conflicting information in specifications could be problematic; to understand the consequences of a \u201cbad specification\u201d; and how increased knowledge of mechanical insulation and insulation inspections can improve specifications.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Who Should Take This Course?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The course has been designed to benefit multiple audience segments involved in the design and application of mechanical insulation for both new construction and maintenance. You will have a greater understanding of specifications after taking this course, regardless if you are new to the industry or a seasoned veteran.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Course Benefits <\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Contractors <em>(Estimators, Sales Representatives, Superintendents, Project Managers, QA\/QC, and Inspection Personnel)<\/em><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Interpreting a specification and identifying potential conflicts are vital in the bidding\/award process and execution of a project. This course will examine the interpretation process and how it could impact your project strategies.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Distributor\/Fabricators <em>(Sales Representatives, Estimators, and Management)<\/em><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>After this course, you will be able to use your greater knowledge about specifications to act as a resource and improve your ability to serve your customers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Engineering and Design Professionals<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Learn to look at specifications through the eyes of all the other parties, learn to avoid potential conflicts, and understand how to improve future specifications.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Facility Owners<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Gain an introspective view of specifications that will help you improve project and maintenance specifications.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Manufacturers <em>(Sales and Marketing Representatives)<br \/>\n<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Learn how to assist those involved in the specification development process and improve your ability to achieve your objectives.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Benefits of Virtual Training<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cost Savings<\/strong>\u2014Save on large travel expenses such as airfare and hotels, while still receiving the same high-quality instruction and content.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Increased Productivity<\/strong>\u2014No travel time is required, which allows for less time out of the office and minimizes disruptions to operations and family life.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Convenience<\/strong>\u2014Train from anywhere! Whether you take the course from your office or home, choose the environment where you learn best.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Supplied Course Materials<\/h3>\n<p>A professionally printed full-color course manual, specification examples, and additional printed industry resources. Students who attend the course will also receive a certificate of completion.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Spec_Course-Policies-and-Guidelines.pdf\">Click here<\/a> to read about NIA's Cancellation Policy and Course Guidelines.<\/p>\n<h3>Professional Instructors<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-10750 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/1-X4nX3xCo-200x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"139\" height=\"209\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/1-X4nX3xCo-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/1-X4nX3xCo-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/1-X4nX3xCo-100x150.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/1-X4nX3xCo-1024x1536.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/1-X4nX3xCo-1366x2048.jpeg 1366w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/1-X4nX3xCo-scaled.jpeg 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 139px) 100vw, 139px\" \/>Based in Houston, Texas, and a 50-year veteran of the commercial and industrial insulation industry,\u00a0<strong>Ron King<\/strong>\u00a0held executive management positions with a national distributor\/fabricator, an accessory manufacturer, and a specialty insulation contractor. He was awarded the NIA\u2019s President\u2019s Award in 1986 and again in 2001. Ron King is a Past President, Honorary Member, and Consultant for NIA.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Connect with NIA on Social Media<\/h3>\n<p>We invite you to connect with NIA through social media and stay up to date with all of our programs and events!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/niainfo\/\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Twitter:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NIAInfo\">NIAinfo<\/a>\u00a0&amp;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/InsulationInfo\">InsulationInfo<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/NIAinfo\/\">Facebook<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NIA\u2019s\u00a0New Understanding Specifications course NIA is excited to announce the availability of a new education program, NIA&#8217;s Understanding Specifications course. 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