--- title: LMCT News | Mechanical Insulation Industry (5) description: Mechanical Insulation Industry | (5) --- [![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 Industry (5) --- April 9, 2021 ### [Mechanical Insulators LMCT analyze Texas storm damage](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/mechanical-insulators-lmct-analyze-texas-storm-damage) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) The value and effectiveness of mechanical insulation was put on full display in Texas, when anunprecedented winter storm caused pipes to freeze and burst, costing thousands of Texans tobe forced into preventable repairs. [Read More](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/mechanical-insulators-lmct-analyze-texas-storm-damage) March 3, 2021 ### [Mechanical Insulators LMCT discusses firestopping and smoke seal on labor podcast](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/mechanical-insulators-lmct-discusses-firestopping-and-smoke-seal-on-labor-podcast) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Firestopping and smoke seal is one of the important trades that falls under the umbrella of the Insulators Union and, Mechanical Insulators LMCT Trustee Tom Dake II recently discussed firestopping and smoke seal on a national, labor-focused podcast. [Read More](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/mechanical-insulators-lmct-discusses-firestopping-and-smoke-seal-on-labor-podcast) November 19, 2020 ### [Insulators and Contractors Are Working To Solve Our Current Challenges](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/insulators-and-contractors-are-working-to-solve-our-current-challenges) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) This past year, the United States and Canada have encountered several major national and global challenges: the human and economic loss and pain of the COVID Pandemic; the increased and needed focus on systemic racism and diversity, and the existential threat of climate change. [Read More](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/insulators-and-contractors-are-working-to-solve-our-current-challenges) November 12, 2020 ### [Mechanical Insulators highlight training for DOL Apprenticeship Week](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/mechanical-insulators-highlight-training-for-dol-apprenticeship-week) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) The work of a Mechanical Insulator or Firestopper is completed after years of training, both in the classroom and on the jobsite. This expert level work that is expected throughout the industries is the result of a registered apprenticeship program. [Read More](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/mechanical-insulators-highlight-training-for-dol-apprenticeship-week) November 5, 2020 ### [LMCT Sign The CIASP Stand-Up Pledge](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/lmct-sign-the-ciasp-stand-up-pledge) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) According to the Centers for Disease Prevention, [construction occupations have the highest rate of suicide](https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/67/wr/mm6745a1.htm?s_cid=mm6745a1_w), as well as the highest number of suicides across all occupational groups. [Read More](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/lmct-sign-the-ciasp-stand-up-pledge) October 20, 2020 ### [New Brunswick, Canada Labor Management Effort Wins](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/new-brunswick-canada-labor-management-effort-wins) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Energy audits were performed in several school districts that have demonstrated a need for mechanical insulation upgrade and maintenance. [This and additional energy audits can be found by clicking here.](http://www.mechanicalinsulators.com/mechanical-insulation-energy-audits) [Read More](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/new-brunswick-canada-labor-management-effort-wins) October 16, 2020 ### [The Fastest-Growing Jobs For Women Is In Construction Per New Study](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/the-fastest-growing-jobs-for-women-is-in-construction-per-new-study) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) A new study revealed more women are choosing to enter the construction industry. [Read More](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/the-fastest-growing-jobs-for-women-is-in-construction-per-new-study) October 5, 2020 ### [Deputy Director introduces the TWBN Conference on labor podcast](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/deputy-director-introduces-the-twbn-conference-on-labor-podcast) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Although construction continues to be a male-dominated field, women are making progress in Missouri and throughout the country. Deputy Director Walsh said women are beginning to see the value of the building trades and are finding that they have a place at the table. [Read More](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/deputy-director-introduces-the-twbn-conference-on-labor-podcast) October 5, 2020 ### [Director recognizes Industry safety efforts On labor podcast](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/director-recognizes-safety-efforts-in-industry-in-labor-podcast) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Mechanical Insulators Labor Management and Cooperative Trust (LMCT) Executive Director Pete Ielmini appeared on America’s Work Force, a labor-focused podcast and discussed worker safety on the jobsite and how the insulation industry has advanced in recent years. Ielmini told AWF host Ed “Flash” Ferenc building trades unions have paved the way for making the construction industry a safer place to work.With the Federal government creation and passing of the Occupational Safety and Health Act,... [Read More](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/director-recognizes-safety-efforts-in-industry-in-labor-podcast) September 8, 2020 ### [LMCT Partners with Ontario Government For Youth Training Programs](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/lmct-partners-with-ontario-government-for-youth-training-programs) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) The Mechanical Insulators LMCT representatives are partnering with the Ontario Government to create youth training programs designed to expose more children and young people to careers in the construction industry. 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