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Jan. 20, 2021

Chip Gardiner

US Government Update - Final 2020 Federal Government Bill

2020’s final legislation is extensive, and it contains a number of positive and negative provisions that may impact the construction industry. Here is what you should know.

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Jan. 20, 2021

American Chemistry Council

ACC Study Shows Insulation Industry Supporting U.S. Economy

This study details the positive contributions of insulation industry made to the U.S. economy in 2019.

HVAC Insulation

Mechanical Insulation

Jan. 20, 2021

Alisa Zevin

2021 Construction Forecast: A Slow Road to Recovery

This article gives an overview of the construction forecast following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mechanical Insulation

Nov. 18, 2020

Kim Melton

Overcoming Covid-19 Setbacks with New Technology

Our Defiance, Ohio pipe plant expansion faced challenging headwinds with the onset of Covid-19, but by incorporating cutting-edge technology, the team was able to push Phase ...

Mechanical Insulation

Nov. 18, 2020

National Mechanical Insulation Committee

Simple Calculators

This page offers links to a variety of calculators with detailed explanations to help you navigate your next insulation installation.

Mechanical Insulation

Nov. 18, 2020

Caitlyn Freitas

Tools for Learning the A–Z of Mechanical Insulation

Designing, specifying, installing, and maintaining insulation isn’t always a simple process. Here are tools to help you execute on an excellent system, from design to mainten...

Mechanical Insulation

Nov. 18, 2020

Jason Barron

4 Simple Calculator Tools That Prove the ROI of Mechanical Insulation

Do you know how much your mechanical insulation system is saving you? These calculators can help you quantify what the expected ROI is for your insulation system.

Mechanical Insulation

Sep. 30, 2020

JM Editors

Insider’s Insight to Insulation Energy Appraisals

We interviewed Eric Simpson, Sr. Energy Analyst, to take a deeper look at energy appraisals and red flags that could point toward inefficiencies in mechanical insulation syst...

Mechanical Insulation

Sep. 30, 2020

Ronald L. King

Mechanical Insulation Maintenance = Return on Investment = Job Creation = Energy Efficiency = Economic Recovery

Investing in mechanical insulation maintenance is necessary to long-term energy reduction and cost savings. This article explains how mechanical maintenance can increase prof...

Mechanical Insulation

Sep. 30, 2020

Craig Buck

Five Ways to Design and Deliver an Efficient Mechanical System

Optimizing mechanical system efficiency isn’t simply about energy usage – it also includes design, installation, maintenance and operation.

Mechanical Insulation

Sep. 30, 2020

Varkie C. Thomas, Ph.D

Mechanical-Design and Percent Energy Savings

Designers are responsible for creating the optimum building in terms of quality and cost and the mechanical system plays an integral role in that. Learn more about how to op...

HVAC Insulation

Mechanical Insulation

Jul. 20, 2020

Kim Melton

The 3 Tiers of GREENGUARD Certification and What They Mean

Learn about the various types of GREENGUARD certification and what it means for your material selection.

Mechanical Insulation

Jul. 16, 2020

UL

UL GREENGUARD Certification Program

Products with GREENGUARD Certifications can help improve indoor air quality and reduce VOC exposure. This article from UL provides helpful resources to understanding how GREE...

Mechanical Insulation

Jul. 16, 2020

JM Editors

The GREENGUARD Certification Database

Customers and building professionals are driving for healthier building products now more than ever. This article explains how GREENGUARD certifications can help identify hea...

Mechanical Insulation

Jul. 16, 2020

U.S. Green Building Council

Low-Emitting Materials Third Party Certification Table

The Low-Emitting Materials Third Party Certification table lists acceptable certifications and programs for the LEED v4 EQ Credit Low-Emitting Materials.

Mechanical Insulation

Jun. 17, 2020

Gordon H. Hart

Fire Safety and Thermal Insulation: Sorting Out the Details

Mechanical Insulation

Jun. 17, 2020

Zaheer Akhtar

Useful Tips for Designing Thermal Insulation Systems

Mechanical Insulation

Jun. 17, 2020

NAIMA

Codes and Standards for Insulation Used on Pipes

Mechanical Insulation

Jun. 17, 2020

Kim Melton

6 Reasons Why You Need the Micro-Lok eBook

We’ve just released our latest Insulation Intel® eBook: The Micro-Lok® HP Encyclopedia. Here you will find excellent resources to help you design high and low temperature pip...