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. The Greening Federal Buildings: Saving Energy and Taxpayer Money...
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Mechanical Insulation Installation Incentive Act to be introduced soon
Pete Ielmini, Executive Director of the Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT), appeared on America's Work Force Union Podcast and gave an update on the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act (FMIA). He also spoke about a Mechanical Insulation...
The ROI of Properly Installed Mechanical Insulation
The Heat and Frost Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust promotes mechanical insulation and firestopping initiatives. As clean energy and climate change make a larger impact on the industrial sector and the construction industry, mechanical insulation should...
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...
Efforts by Insulators Local 24 helps pass Mechanical Insulation bill
Insulators Local 24 Business Manager Brian Cavey joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and talked about his Local’s successful efforts to lobby Maryland state lawmakers to pass legislation to establish the Maryland Mechanical Insulation Grant Program. The...
White House Launches Initiative to Reduce Energy Costs
A new building codes initiative launched by the White House will boost resilience to the impacts of climate change, lower utility bills for homes and businesses and prioritize underserved communities. The Biden-Harris Administration announced a national initiative to...
LMCT to address construction worker suicide epidemic
Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) Executive Director Pete Ielmini appeared on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed efforts to address construction worker suicide and the resources available to members of the International...
Ielmini: Senate must revitalize Mechanical Insulation tax incentives
Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) Executive Director Pete Ielmini joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and explained why Mechanical Insulation tax incentives should be included in bipartisan legislation that revamps parts of the...
Maryland Legislature passes Bill to create Mechanical Insulation Grant
In early April, Maryland legislators passed a bill to create a grant program for the installation of Mechanical Insulation. The bill now goes to the desk of Gov. Larry Hogan for his signature. For two years, Insulators Local 24 persistently advocated Maryland state...
Mechanical Insulation is critical for U.S. energy independence
Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) Executive Director Pete Ielmini joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and talked about the importance of energy independence in light of the tragic events in Ukraine and made the case for why...
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Ielmini on AWF: Skills, Safety and Contracting
Pete Ielmini, Executive Director of the Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT), returned to the America’s Work Force Union Podcast on Feb. 25, for his monthly conversation with host Ed “Flash” Ferenc. This month’s discussion shifted from...
Mechanical Insulation at PowerGen 2026: A Practical Path to Lower Heat Loss, Safer Plants and Higher Efficiency
The Insulators Labor-Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) participated in PowerGen 2026 (Jan. 20–22) at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas, to spotlight a proven but often under-specified lever for power plant performance: Mechanical...
Mechanical Insulation in Action: Association Spotlight – National Union Insulation Contractors Alliance (NUICA)
Mechanical insulation is one of the most cost-effective ways to improve energy efficiency, protect personnel and extend the service life of building and industrial systems. For union contractors and signatory partners, it is also a measurable differentiator on...
Ielmini shares FMIA progress, Firestop market strategy and mental health priorities on AWF Union Podcast
Pete Ielmini, Executive Director of the Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT), recently joined Ed “Flash” Ferenc on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to provide timely updates on federal policy, life-safety priorities and member...
Record-Breaking Firestop Market Recovery Program (FMRP) Session held in Philadelphia
The Insulators Labor-Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) recently hit a major milestone in the expansion of life safety services. From Jan. 13 to 15, Insulators Local 14 in Philadelphia hosted the largest Firestop Market Recovery Program (FMRP) session to date,...
Rep. Linda Sanchez discusses FMIA progress on AWF Union Podcast
Representative Linda Sánchez (D-CA) recently joined Ed “Flash” Ferenc on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the continued push for the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act (FMIA) and why mechanical insulation remains one of the most practical, proven tools...









