--- title: LMCT News | Mechanical Insulators LMCT (2) description: (2) --- [![LMCT Mechanical Insulators logo](https://lmct.insulators.org/hubfs/LMCT%20Twenty/_assets/logos/lmct-logo-full-color.svg "LMCT Mechanical Insulators logo")](https://lmct.insulators.org/) [Our Industry](https://lmct.insulators.org/our-industry) [Industrial/Commercial Mechanical Insulation](https://lmct.insulators.org/industrial-commercial-mechanical-insulation) [Asbestos Abatement](https://lmct.insulators.org/asbestos-abatement) [Firestop and Smokeseal](https://lmct.insulators.org/firestop-and-smokeseal) [Mechanical Insulation Evaluations](https://lmct.insulators.org/mechanical-insulation-evaluation) [Mechanical Insulation Energy Audits](https://lmct.insulators.org/mechanical-insulation-energy-audits) [Science of Insulation](https://lmct.insulators.org/science-of-insulation) [Contractors](https://lmct.insulators.org/contractors) [Political Activism](https://lmct.insulators.org/political-activism) [U.S. Federal Issues](https://lmct.insulators.org/us-federal-issues) [Federal Mechanical Insulation Act](https://lmct.insulators.org/fmia) [U.S. State Issues](https://lmct.insulators.org/us-state-issues) [Canada Federal Issues](https://lmct.insulators.org/canada-federal-issues) [About](https://lmct.insulators.org/about) [About LMCT](https://lmct.insulators.org/about-lmct) [About Insulators Union](https://lmct.insulators.org/about-insulators-union) [About Apprenticeship Training](https://lmct.insulators.org/about-apprenticeship-training) [About Contractor Association](https://lmct.insulators.org/about-contractor-association) [Women in the Industry](https://lmct.insulators.org/women-in-the-industry) [Mental Health Awareness](https://lmct.insulators.org/mental-health-awareness) [Media Gallery](https://lmct.insulators.org/media-gallery) [Downloadable Resources](https://lmct.insulators.org/downloadable-lmct-materials) [News](https://lmct.insulators.org/news) [Contact](https://lmct.insulators.org/contact) # Mechanical Insulation Industry News # Mechanical Insulators LMCT June 27, 2024 ### [Director Ielmini discusses FMIA, IMAP and new leadership initiative on AWF](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/director-ielmini-discusses-fmia-imap-and-new-leadership-initiative-on-awf) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust Executive Director Pete Ielmini made his monthly appearance on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast from Orlando, Fla., where he was attending the Insulator Union’s annual training conference and Master Apprentice Competition.  [Read More](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/director-ielmini-discusses-fmia-imap-and-new-leadership-initiative-on-awf) May 15, 2024 ### [A Commodity for Success: Properly Trained Construction Workers](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/a-commodity-for-success-properly-trained-construction-workers) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) In the business world, the old motto, “Do it right the first time,” is often cited. This is especially true in construction, as project owners increase their bottom line when the work is performed right the first time – no matter the size of the project. [Read More](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/a-commodity-for-success-properly-trained-construction-workers) April 24, 2024 ### [Director Ielmini talks Federal Mechanical Insulation Act and Construction Safety Week](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/director-ielmini-talks-federal-mechanical-insulation-act-and-construction-safety-week) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust Executive Director Pete Ielmini made his monthly appearance on The America’s Work Force Union Podcast and provided an update on the [Federal Mechanical Insulation Act](https://lindasanchez.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/sanchez-weber-introduce-legislation-support-energy-efficiency-federal#:~:text=S%C3%A1nchez%20(D%2DCA)%20and,taxpayer%20savings%20and%20emissions%20reductions.) and Construction Safety Week.  [Read More](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/director-ielmini-talks-federal-mechanical-insulation-act-and-construction-safety-week) April 12, 2024 ### [Mid-Atlatnic States Conference begins IMAP training](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/mid-atlatnic-states-conference-begins-imap-training) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) The Middle Atlantic States Conference hosted the initial Insulators Member Assistance Program (IMAP) Conference Level Training (CLT) event during its March Conference meeting. [Read More](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/mid-atlatnic-states-conference-begins-imap-training) March 28, 2024 ### [Director Ielmini meets with congressional staffers regarding the FMIA](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/director-ielmini-meets-with-congressional-staffers-regarding-the-fmia) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust Executive Director Pete Ielmini made his monthly appearance on The America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about the lobbying efforts to pass the [Federal Mechanical Insulation Act](https://lindasanchez.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/sanchez-weber-introduce-legislation-support-energy-efficiency-federal#:~:text=S%C3%A1nchez%20(D%2DCA)%20and,taxpayer%20savings%20and%20emissions%20reductions.).  [Read More](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/director-ielmini-meets-with-congressional-staffers-regarding-the-fmia) March 15, 2024 ### [LMCT hosts HUD leaders at HFIAW Local 24](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/lmct-hosts-hud-leaders-at-hfiaw-local-24) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) The Mechanical Insulators LMCT hosted leaders from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) at the Insulators Local 24 Union Hall/Training Center to discuss Mechanical Insulation and Firestop technologies and how they could benefit HUD. [Read More](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/lmct-hosts-hud-leaders-at-hfiaw-local-24) March 6, 2024 ### [Pennsylvania Locals advocate for Mechanical Insulation legislation](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/pennsylvania-locals-advocate-for-mechanical-insulation-legislation) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Leaders from Pennsylvania Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers Locals 2, 14, 23 and 38 recently joined forces to advocate for the passage of Pennsylvania House Bill 491 from the House Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities Committee to the General Assembly. [Read More](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/pennsylvania-locals-advocate-for-mechanical-insulation-legislation) February 28, 2024 ### [How is a Mechanical Insulation Energy Audit performed?](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/how-is-a-mechanical-insulation-energy-audit-performed) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) James Petrides, CEM, CEA, CTII, CIEA, Mechanical Insulators LMCT Senior Mechanical Insulation Specialist, appeared on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and addressed one of the more significant issues facing the Mechanical Insulation industry -- it is still relatively unknown. He also gave an overview of how Mechanical Insulation Energy Audits are performed. [Read More](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/how-is-a-mechanical-insulation-energy-audit-performed) January 24, 2024 ### [LMCT seeks more support to advance the FMIA](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/lmct-seeks-more-support-to-advance-the-fmia) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) The Federal Mechanical Insulation Act (FMIA) is progressing at a relatively rapid pace compared to most pieces of legislation. That was the message Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) Executive Director Pete Ielmini discussed during his recent appearance on America’s Work Force Union Podcast. [Read More](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/lmct-seeks-more-support-to-advance-the-fmia) December 18, 2023 ### [Key bills still on docket as parliament adjourns for the holidays](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/key-bills-still-on-docket-as-parliament-adjourns-for-the-holidays) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) After an intense legislative session, it is officially a wrap on the fall sitting of the House of Commons. Parliamentarians will now head back to their respective ridings from coast to coast to ring in the holiday season. 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