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Prevent Freeze-Ups Before Winter Weather Hits

 The Importance of Mechanical Insulation for Outdoor Piping Systems

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Diversification in the Insulation Industry

How International Asbestos Removal has diversified the Insulation Industry

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Atlantic: Building a Culture of Safety and Success in the Northeast

Atlantic Contracting & Specialties, LLC  isn't just an Insulation contractor, it's a legacy of safety and expertise in the Northeast construction industry.

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MICHAEL DIGIUSEPPI

MICHAEL DIGIUSEPPI

Co-owner of Anron Air Systems, Inc. 

 


ICA is: INNOVATIVE

 

No two days are alike for Michael Digiuseppi. 


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Building Smarter: Leveraging AI for a Competitive Edge

5 Ways Insulation Contractors Can Get Started Using AI

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How The ICA Provides Opportunity to Invest in Leadership

 

 

 ICA Members Joined ESICA’s Annual Conference

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Embracing National Safety Month: A Guide for Insulation Contractors

 June Was National Safety Month!

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Navigating the Selection Process: Choosing the Right Commercial Insulation Contractor

 

7 Key Considerations for Property Owners when choosing a Commercial Insulation Contractor

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International Asbestos Removal

 

International Asbestos Removal


CHRIS & KAREN GRANDO

When International Asbestos Removal first started, CEO Karen Grando saw an opportunity to begin a business in environmental remediation. 

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Women in Insulation

In Honor of Women’s History Month


According to the 2023 report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, women make up 11% of the construction industry. While the industry may be male-dominated, the Insulation Contractors Association is proud of the women in our industry that are shaping creativity in the office and on the field. Read More

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ICA is Practical. Meet David Rivera, Insulator for IAR

 

ICA is Practical.

Meet David Rivera, Insulator for IAR (International Asbestos Removal). 

Safety is a huge part of any project for International Asbestos Removal (IAR) and the Insulation Contractors Association of New York. That’s why David Rivera says they have many steps in place to make sure everyone can leave a job site safely at the end of the day. 

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The First ICANYC Executive Board Meeting of 2024

  The ICANYC Executive Board met on January 24, 2024. 

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ICA is Opportunity. Meet Cheyenne Sharpe, Mechanic Insulator for Atlantic Contracting

 

ICA is Opportunity.

Meet Cheyenne Sharpe, Mechanic Insulator for Atlantic Contracting. 

She got her start in the industry through Nontraditional Employment for Women (NEW) which helped her get into the unions. Cheyenne has now been with Atlantic Contracting for seven years. 

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ICA is Dynamic. Meet Don Donnelly, Project Executive for Hailey Insulation & President of ICA

ICA is Dynamic. Meet Don Donnelly, Project Executive for Hailey Insulation & President of ICA

When it comes to building high-rises, firestopping is extremely important, especially after 9/11. But when the firestopping industry began to grow due to scrutiny of old practices, Hailey Insulation was already an accredited firestopper specialty contractor thanks to Donald Donnelly’s insight. 

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ICA is Quality. Meet Ben Chan, Purchaser for United Air

ICA is Quality.

Meet Ben Chan, Purchaser for United Air

United Air trusts The ICA of New York to produce Quality work. 


Ben Chan, is a purchaser for United Air Conditioning. United Air Conditioning is a full service HVAC contractor. United Air specializes in installing sheet metal and insulation.

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Tell the Department of Labor you support the construction industry’s exclusion from IRAPs

The Department of Labor has introduced draft language for regulations on expanding apprenticeships, including expanding Industry Recognized Apprenticeship Programs (IRAPs). IRAPs are a direct threat to our Registered Insulators Union Apprenticeship program and to the entire construction industry. Currently, the regulation has an exclusion for the construction industry, but during a 60-day comment period, we must tell the Department of Labor construction apprenticeships needs to remain excluded. Read More

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Playing by the Rules: How the Construction Industry Is Navigating Government Regulations

PRESENTED BY: BUILDING TRADES EMPLOYERS' ASSOCIATION

The Commercial Observer recently hosted Lou Coletti, President and CEO of the Building Trades Employers’ Association (BTEA), and Denise Richardson, Executive Director of the General Contractors Association of Greater New York, for a discussion about the effect of government regulations on construction projects in New York City. Here is an overview of that discussion.

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Inside Construction BTEA Week in Review

Non Union Contractor Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter, Pays Full Restitution to Workers

SSC High Rise Inc. has pled guilty to manslaughter in the second degree for causing the death of construction worker Juan Chonillo, paid $842,000 in restitution for wage theft and was assessed a $10,000 corporate fine - the maximum penalty under New York Law.

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Inside Construction BTEA Week in Review

BTEA Accompanies Governor Cuomo to Puerto Rico

BTEA Members were part of teams going to Toa Baja, La Playita and Catano for site visits. The effort is being conducted with local and New York State nonprofits, BCTC Labor and SUNY/NYU volunteers. CUNY is scheduled to send 500 student volunteers in June to assist in the effort.

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Inside Construction BTEA Week in Review

Governor Andrew Cuomo will accept the first BTEA Master Builder Award and be the Keynote Speaker at the June 14th Dinner.

Electronic invitations are being sent out now. The BTEA is the first construction industry event, other than for labor, that the Governor has addressed in three years.

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