Foundation Activity Reports

The Foundation for Education, Training and Industry Advancement formerly was known as the Growing the Insulation Industry Program (GIIP). Also see our archive of GIIP activity reports.

December 2001

GIIP Evolves into NIA Foundation for Education, Training and Industry Advancement

Decision made to roll all GIIP activities under the umbrella of an education and training foundation. All GIIP supporters now become Foundation Contributors.

NITP Program

Significant changes and refinements made to the NITP training program in preparation for a second mock class scheduled for January.

Comprehensive NITP/IEAP Marketing Plan Developed

Comprehensive marketing plan and budget developed. Plan incorporated methods to roll the training programs out beyond NIA membership. Includes target groups, advertising, direct mail, personal presentations, etc. Plan delivered to Foundation Steering Committee and NITP Task Force.

NIA-404 Changes name to Certified Faced Insulation Standard

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November 2001

Tax Credit Legislation Presentation

Developed presentation for K. Leonard to update NIA members at Committee Days on the status of her work in the area of industrial tax credits. K. Leonard delivered successful presentation at Committee Days.

NITP Mock Class

Held first mock class of the NITP Program in Reston, Virginia. All four independent instructors were present. Inside and outside industry members where present to evaluate and provide critical comments to the program.

Marketing Outreach Committee Decision

The NIA M/O committee met and decided that the Power of Insulation presentation should be revamped and offered for free to all GIIP Supporters.

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October 2001

Industrial Energy Appraisal Training

Training class held in Baltimore, Maryland

Industrial Energy Appraisal Training

Training class held in Omaha, Nebraska

Industrial Energy Appraiser Ad Listing

Created ad that lists all NIA Certified Insulation Energy Appraisers. To appear in Insulation Outlook once year-end article is complete.

NITP Training Program

Finalized all work on modules. Created all handouts. Solicited all insulation samples from NIA Associates. All preparation work associated for the roll out of the first mock class.

Laminator 2001/2002 Promotion Plan

Worked with marketing task force of the Laminator Committee. Developed new plan (based on the results of the survey) and presented to the Laminator's at their annual meeting.

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September 2001

Insulation Energy Appraisal Training

Held class in Philadelphia, PA

Created Presentation for Steam Best Practices

Created presentation for B. Pitkin to present at the Steam Best Practices workshop in Cleveland, OH.

Created new GIIP Supporter Ad

New ad created for the NIA Membership Directory.

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August 2001

New Appraiser Marketing Kit

Created "How to Market Your Appraiser Skills" kit for all certified insulation energy appraisers. Incorporated into all future training classes.

NITP Program Development

Completed Draft #2 of the training program. Decision made to make it a 2-day program. Materials evaluated by Independent instructors.

NITP Marketing Brochure

Completed first draft of marketing brochure.

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July 2001

Insulation Energy Appraisal Training

Full training class held in Chicago, IL

Laminator/Top 100 Builder Survey Sent

Developed a marketing survey asking for Top 100 Metal Builder responses to a questionnaire that will help direct the committee's future marketing and promotion efforts. 37% response back received.

NITP Training Program

Created "Instructor Modules" to the training program

Created New NIA Website Ad

Created new full page, color ad discussing the benefits of NIA's website as a valuable information resource for both membership and outside audiences.

Laminator Direct Mail to Metal Building Architects

Worked with MBMA in soliciting mailing lists of metal building architects In leading metal building construction states. Started with Texas and Ohio. Mailed a letter, short form insulation specification and a copy of the NIA 404 brochure.

NIA 404 Laminator Ad

Updated NIA Ad listing all NIA-404 Certified Laminators appeared in the July issue of Metal Construction News.

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June 2001

Insulation Energy Appraisal Training Class

Held 'sold out' class in Baltimore, MD

Presentation on all GIIP/NITP Activities to the MICA

R. King presented an update on GIIP and training concept behind NITP to MICA. MICA's National Commercial & Industrial Insulation Standards Manual will be the basis for much of the training program.

NIA 404- Laminator Ad

Full page ad listing all NIA Certified Laminators appeared in the May issue of Metal Construction News.

NITP Training Program

First Draft of training program modules delivered to task force.

Insulation Energy Appraisal Program- CEU Application

Sent all materials and application forms for NIA's IEAP Program to get accreditation from the International Association For Continuing Education and Training.