National Energy Management Institute Committee (NEMIC)

Fire anniversary serves as benchmark for Fire Life Safety industry

Sheet metal workers, cities work together to educate, prevent another tragedy It’s been called the worst disaster in Nevada history and the third-worst fire in United States history, but the…

October 28, 2015

MGM fire 35 years ago leads to improvement of smoke, fire dampers

Dr. John Klote, PE was part of the investigation team from the Center for Fire Research and the U.S. National Bureau of Standards (now the National Institute of Standards and…

October 2, 2015

New administrator brings experience to NEMIC

David Bernett has been named administrator for the National Energy Management Institute Committee (NEMIC). He replaces Charles “Chuck” Holt, who held the position previously. Bernett officially took over the role…

June 26, 2015

New director of research brings experience to NEMIC

Bernett started job with National Energy Management Institute Committee June 1 FAIRFAX, Va. – David Bernett has been hired as the director of research for the National Energy Management Institute…

June 23, 2015

Ordinance creates damper inspection program aimed at saving lives

Sheet metal contractors to inspect, repair, maintain city of Columbus buildings FAIRFAX, Va. – In every ventilation system are dampers designed to contain smoke and fire, saving the lives of…

June 18, 2015

More than 150 attend 14th annual ICB Conference April 27 through May 1

Robert Dak, center, air balance superintendent at ACCO Engineered Systems inSouthern California, passes out study materials during the NEMI TABB Supervisor Class. More than 150 contractors, training coordinators, instructors and…

December 17, 2014

ICB/TABB Journal named Ozzie Award finalist

The Spring 2014 edition of the ICB/TABB Journal has been named a national Ozzie Award finalist in the prestigious cover design category for nonprofit association business-to-business magazines. The annual New…

August 23, 2013

HVAC Fire Life Safety should be of concern for commercial buildings

Unionized sheet metal workers educate officials, HVAC contractors on importance of inspection, maintenance of smoke, fire dampers FAIRFAX, Va. – On Nov. 21, 1980, 85 people died at the 26-floor…

August 16, 2013

Ordinance requires fire, smoke damper inspections by certified techs

Cleveland suburb first in the country to require ICB certified inspections FAIRFAX, Va. – When it comes to life and death situations, a few words can make all the difference.…