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Did you know Boston hospitals consume four times more energy than other buildings in the city?

A recent CommonWealth Beacon investigation found that hospitals are some of the lowest-performing buildings in Boston's push toward net-zero emissions, with about 70% of the city's greenhouse gas emissions coming from buildings overall.

The good news: there's a proven, low-cost fix already available. A Mechanical Insulation Energy Audit can show building owners exactly how much energy and money they're losing, often with a payback period of just two to three years.

Read the full story: https://mechanicalinsulatorslmct.com/is-mechanical-insulation-the-answer-to-fix-failing-emission-goals-at-boston-hospitals/

Hospital Energy Efficiency and Mechanical Insulation | LMCT Boston hospitals struggle to meet emissions goals. See how Mechanical Insulation Energy Audits cut energy waste and support the FMIA.

Happy Fourth of July from the Mechanical Insulators LMCT!

As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of this great nation, we also celebrate the freedom, the opportunity and the pride that come with being part of a skilled trade in the greatest country in the world. The work our affiliated members and contractors perform keeps buildings efficient, safe and comfortable. This is an essential part of what makes American infrastructure great.

Wishing every member of our community and their families a safe and joyful Independence Day! Enjoy the day!

In the trades, you learn to push through. Through the heat, the cold, the long days and the hard jobs. That toughness is real — and it’s something to be proud of.

However, that same culture can make it harder to ask for help when you need it most. And construction workers need it more than most — facing su***de rates up to four times higher than the general population.

The Insulators LMCT believes the union is part of the answer. Community, mentorship, mental health awareness built into training — and now, legislation to get the research this crisis deserves.

Read more: https://mechanicalinsulatorslmct.com/construction-worker-su***de-rates-why-research-and-union-support-matter/

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Construction Worker Su***de: Why Union Research Matters | LMCT Construction workers die by su***de at rates 2–4x the national average. The Insulators LMCT examines the data, the causes and why Sen. Cortez Masto's research bill matters.

7.4% of the workforce. Nearly 18% of all work-related su***des.

Those numbers belong to construction workers — including the Brothers and Sisters who show up every day in the heat, the cold and the mud to build the world around us.

The Insulators LMCT is calling for change. We’re supporting Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto’s legislation to fund a federal study on construction-specific su***de risk because general data isn’t good enough for a crisis this serious.

Read the full story: https://mechanicalinsulatorslmct.com/construction-worker-su***de-rates-why-research-and-union-support-matter/

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Construction Worker Su***de: Why Union Research Matters | LMCT Construction workers die by su***de at rates 2–4x the national average. The Insulators LMCT examines the data, the causes and why Sen. Cortez Masto's research bill matters.

The people who build our roads, schools, hospitals and power plants are facing a mental health crisis that most people never hear about.

Construction workers die by su***de at rates up to four times higher than the general population. And yet, there is still no large-scale federal research focused specifically on why and what to do about it.

The Insulators LMCT is proud to stand behind Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto’s push to change that, with legislation calling for a dedicated study on su***de risk in the construction industry.

Read our latest blog, which covers the data, the causes and the role union training programs play in supporting worker well-being.

https://mechanicalinsulatorslmct.com/construction-worker-su***de-rates-why-research-and-union-support-matter/

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Construction Worker Su***de: Why Union Research Matters | LMCT Construction workers die by su***de at rates 2–4x the national average. The Insulators LMCT examines the data, the causes and why Sen. Cortez Masto's research bill matters.

It's not always the biggest jobs that matter most — sometimes it's the routine work that keeps everything running.

The skilled employees at Gribbins Insulation & Scaffolding recently completed mechanical insulation repairs and replacements during routine plant maintenance, bringing the same level of care and craftsmanship to this work as they do to every project they take on.

Properly maintained mechanical insulation means better energy efficiency, protected equipment and safer working conditions for plant personnel. When Gribbins is on the job, facilities can count on that work being done right — every time.

We're proud of the work performed by our affiliated contractor and the standard they set each and every day.

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When industry calls, Gribbins answers.

The skilled employees at Gribbins Insulation & Scaffolding recently wrapped up mechanical insulation work as part of a scheduled plant maintenance — repairing and replacing insulation on process vessels, tanks, and piping systems to restore efficiency and keep operations on track.

From the first wrench turn to the final seam, the attention to detail and pride in workmanship their crews bring is second to none.

Tag a tradesperson who takes pride in their craft!

Happy Father's Day from the Mechanical Insulators LMCT!

Today, we celebrate the dads in our field who work hard every day to provide for their families and strengthen our industry. The dedication it takes to do this work — and to do it well — is something every dad in our trades should be proud of.

To every father in the affiliated LMCT family: thank you for everything you do on the job and at home. Today is your day.

Happy Father's Day!

Routine maintenance. Exceptional results.

The team at Gribbins Insulation & Scaffolding recently completed mechanical insulation repairs and replacements as part of routine plant maintenance. Their employees performed high-quality work across process vessels, reflux tanks, piping and ductwork to keep critical systems running at peak efficiency.

That dedication to quality on every job, big or small, is what sets Gribbins apart.

The workers are ready. Are the owners and developers?

NABTU is setting the record straight: America's construction workforce gaps aren't inevitable; they're the result of choices. Decades of prioritizing cheap, short-term labor over real workforce investment created the problem. The solution already exists: tuition-free Registered Apprenticeship Programs, Earn While You Learn training and a pipeline of over 300,000 skilled craft workers ready to build the data centers, energy infrastructure and manufacturing facilities driving our economy forward.

Projects using union labor are 40 percent less likely to experience skilled labor shortages. The path forward is partnership and long-term planning, not panic.
https://nabtu.org/press_releases/the-u-s-does-not-have-a-skilled-craft-labor-shortage-it-has-a-workforce-planning-crisis/