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February 21, 2023

Illinois Introduces Mechanical Insulation Energy Audit Legislation

Mechanical Insulation Energy Audit legislation has been introduced to both chambers of the Illinois state legislatureSenate Bill 2049, the Mechanical Insulation Energy Audit Act, was recently introduced in the Illinois State Senate by Sen. Ram Villivalam (D-Chicago), a member of the Senate Labor and Senate Energy committee. A companion bill, House Bill 2485, was also introduced into the Illinois House by Assistant Majority Leader Jay Hoffman (D-Swansea), who sits on the Labor and Commerce...

January 26, 2023

Registered apprenticeships required under FMIA

In his monthly appearance on the America's Work Force Union Podcast, Pete Ielmini, Executive Director of the Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT), discussed the proposed Federal Mechanical Insulation Act and how it is tied into registered apprenticeship programs.While it has yet to happen, Ielmini is confident Rep. Linda Sánchez (D-Calf.) will soon re-introduce the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act into the new Congress. During the Jan. 25 AWF Union Podcast, Ielmini...

December 28, 2022

Expect reintroduction of Federal Mechanical Insulation Act in 2023

The Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) Executive Director Pete Ielmini made his regular guest appearance on the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the future of the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act.

November 28, 2022

Proposed bill would mandate Mechanical Insulation in federal buildings

Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) Executive Director Pete Ielmini appeared on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and explained the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act, which he believes will soon be introduced into Congress.

November 7, 2022

Tradeswomen Build Nations Conference empowers women in construction

Gina Walsh, Deputy Director of the Mechanical Insulators Labor Management and Cooperative Trust (LMCT), appeared on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the Tradeswomen Build Nations Conference – the largest gathering of tradeswomen in the world – held in Las Vegas from Oct. 28 to Oct. 30.

October 27, 2022

Commercial Buildings Energy Efficiency Tax Deduction

Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) Executive Director Pete Ielmini appeared on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the Commercial Buildings Energy Efficiency Tax Deduction. The deduction provides tax rebates to building owners who make energy-efficiency improvements to their buildings, including installing Mechanical Insulation.

October 12, 2022

Properly installed firestop can save lives, protect property

Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) Trustee Tom Dake II appeared on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the importance of properly installed firestop, which can save lives and protect property.

September 30, 2022

Ielmini: Make Mechanical Insulation energy audits mandatory

Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) Executive Director Pete Ielmini appeared on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the importance of Mechanical Insulation energy audits and why the National Energy Conservation Policy Act should be amended to make them mandatory.

September 12, 2022

LMCT addresses construction worker suicide with helpful resources

Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) Executive Director Pete Ielmini appeared on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the alarming suicide rate of construction workers and the resources available that can help.

September 2, 2022

Mechanical Insulation is critical to reducing U.S fossil fuel use

Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) Executive Director Pete Ielmini appeared on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the important role Mechanical Insulation plays in reducing the use of fossil fuel, which in turn helps protect the environment.

Mechanical Insulation Industry News

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Illinois Introduces Mechanical Insulation Energy Audit Legislation

Registered apprenticeships required under FMIA

Expect reintroduction of Federal Mechanical Insulation Act in 2023

Proposed bill would mandate Mechanical Insulation in federal buildings

Tradeswomen Build Nations Conference empowers women in construction

Commercial Buildings Energy Efficiency Tax Deduction

Properly installed firestop can save lives, protect property

Ielmini: Make Mechanical Insulation energy audits mandatory

LMCT addresses construction worker suicide with helpful resources

Mechanical Insulation is critical to reducing U.S fossil fuel use

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