--- title: LMCT News | Mechanical Insulation description: Mechanical Insulation | --- [![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 News About Our Industry ## Labor Management Cooperative Trust News --- Posts about ### Mechanical Insulation --- October 23, 2024 ### [Ielmini discusses Federal Mechanical Insulation Act, HUD, IMAP and more on AWF](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/ielmini-discusses-federal-mechanical-insulation-act-hud-imap-and-more-on-awf) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Pete Ielmini, Director of the Insulators LMCT, kicked off his monthly appearance on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast by updating the progress on the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act.  [Read More](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/ielmini-discusses-federal-mechanical-insulation-act-hud-imap-and-more-on-awf) October 1, 2024 ### [Local 78 FMRP educates Fire Inspectors](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/local-78-fmrp-educates-fire-inspectors) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) The Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust completed another class designed to increase work opportunities in the firestop industry by educating Fire Inspectors. [Read More](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/local-78-fmrp-educates-fire-inspectors) July 9, 2024 ### [Support for bipartisan Federal Mechanical Insulation Act grows](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/support-for-bipartisan-federal-mechanical-insulation-act-grows) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) There is a growing momentum of bipartisan support from members of the House of Representatives who believe the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act (FMIA) should become law. [Read More](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/support-for-bipartisan-federal-mechanical-insulation-act-grows) 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) 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 29, 2023 ### [Pete Ielmini talks mechanical insulation legislation on AWF](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/pete-ielmini-talks-status-of-mechanical-insulation-legislation-in-congress-on-awf) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Pete Ielmini, Executive Director of the Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT), joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the status of two bills promoting Mechanical Insulation that were introduced to Congress.  [Read More](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/pete-ielmini-talks-status-of-mechanical-insulation-legislation-in-congress-on-awf) November 1, 2023 ### [LMCT co-hosts Greening Federal Buildings presentation](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/lmct-co-hosts-greening-federal-buildings-presentation) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) On Oct. 30, the Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust and BuildingAction hosted an online presentation to highlight the need to pass the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act, H.R. 4663. 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