Mechanical Insulation Industry News

August 24, 2021

Insulators’ Priorities for the 2022 Canadian Federal Budget

As the Government of Canada moves into the COVID-19 pandemic recovery phase, Insulators have prioritized advocacy toward investments in retrofitting Canadian buildings, as well as industrial and commercial facilities. These investments will help this growing sector meet the demand of government programs and advance Canada’s emission reduction targets. Buildings are estimated to account for approximately 17 percent of Canada’s total greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs).

August 2, 2021

LMCT and Building Action Host Mechanical Insulation Webinar

On July 27, the Mechanical Insulators LMCT, in partnership with the Building Action organization, hosted a Mechanical Insulation Awareness webinar.Called Financing Better Buildings, the webinar focused on major benefits associate with mechanical insulation – energy efficiency, economic savings and helping to reduce the amount of greenhouse gas emissions. The webinar also discussed the need for tax incentives to promote energy efficiency technology.Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers...

July 28, 2021

Ielmini discusses veterans in the trades on AWF Union Podcast

As the labor shortage in the building trades increases, the International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers and the Mechanical Insulators Labor Management and Cooperative Trust encourage people of all backgrounds to seek a career in the trades.

June 25, 2021

Ielmini promotes end-user training on AWF Union Podcast

The Mechanical Insulators LMCT is reaching out to end-users to educate them on the value of mechanical insulation.

June 11, 2021

LMCT Attends Rally to keep Illinois Nuclear Plants Open

Illinois residents, members of organized labor, the Mechanical Insulators LMCT and others attended a rally in Springfield to bring attention to the public support of nuclear power plants within the state.

May 28, 2021

Support for Skilled Trades in Canada's 2021 Federal Budget

The skilled trades are featured prominently in the government recovery plan, including the development of a new Apprenticeship Service to be delivered by Employment and Social Development Canada.

May 25, 2021

A Canadian Plan to Build Back Better

On April 19, the first Canadian woman to hold the federal finance minister portfolio delivered the longest and arguably most significant budget in Canadian history.

May 24, 2021

Rep. Sanchez Champions Mechanical Insulation During Committee Hearing

During a House Ways and Means Committee hearing, Rep. Linda Sanchez spoke about the importance of mechanical insulation.

May 17, 2021

LMCT Hosts Suicide Prevention Webinar

The Heat and Frost Insulators LMCT recently hosted a webinar aimed at educating contractors and union leaders on mental health, substance abuse and suicide prevention.

May 3, 2021

Addressing Mental Health Issues and Suicide Prevention

The construction industry is one of the deadliest in America, not only due to the nature of the work, but also because of its high suicide rate. 

Once considered a taboo subject, building trades leaders are now addressing the subject and are working to educate people about mental health issues.