Thermal Insulation Association of Canada

What Thermal Insulation Association of Canada does

The Thermal Insulation Association of Canada (TIAC) is the national not-for-profit industry association for contractors, manufacturers, and distributors of commercial, industrial, and institutional mechanical insulation, asbestos abatement, and firestop services in Canada. Founded in 1963 and headquartered in Ottawa, TIAC operates as the self-described "Voice of the Mechanical Insulation Industry in Canada" and federates six affiliated provincial contractor associations (Association d'Isolation du Québec, British Columbia Insulation Contractors Association, Manitoba Insulation Contractors Association, Master Insulators Association of Ontario, Saskatchewan Insulation Contractors Association, and Thermal Insulation Association of Alberta) that channel contractor members into the national body.

TIAC's core offerings comprise membership services, an annual conference (the 64th edition scheduled for August 19-22, 2026 in Quebec City), the Contractor Excellence Awards program, a webinar series, the seasonal TIAC Times Magazine, the Insulation Energy Appraisal Program (IEAP) certification, and standards/best-practices documentation including the endorsed North American Commercial and Industrial Insulation Standards Manual (NACIIS). The association collaborates internationally with the U.S.-based National Insulation Association (NIA) and Midwest Insulation Contractors Association (MICA).

Revenue is generated through three primary streams: recurring annual membership dues, annual conference registration fees (ranging from $1,265 CAD for a single member attendee at early-bird rates to $2,730 CAD for a non-member with guest at regular rates), and advertising in TIAC Times Magazine and the print Membership Directory. Membership applications require sponsorship by two existing members and Board approval. Distribution is conducted via direct membership sales, the provincial association channel network, and online conference registration, with a marketing mix spanning the tiac.ca website, Facebook, email newsletters (eZINE), and in-person events.

Name

Thermal Insulation Association of Canada

Legal name

Thermal Insulation Association of Canada

Website

https://tiac.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Thermal Insulation Association of Canada is a national not-for-profit trade association, founded in 1963 and headquartered in Ottawa, that represents mechanical insulation contractors, manufacturers, and distributors across Canada through membership, an annual conference, certification, standards, and six affiliated provincial associations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industry Trade Association Services

akta.pro primary industry

Testing, Inspection, Certification & Commissioning (TICx) Technical Services (BPAHAIAL)

Keywords

• Mechanical insulation association
• Industry trade association
• Insulation certification training
• Industry standards development
• Contractor association services

Headquarters

HQ city

Ottawa

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues from contractors, manufacturers, and distributors in the thermal insulation industry. Membership applications require sponsorship by two existing TIAC members, one from the same section, and approval by the Board of Directors.
2. Annual Conference Registration: Registration fees for annual conferences including presentations, meetings, meals, and networking events. Member and non-member rates available with early bird pricing.
3. Publications and Directory Advertising: Revenue from TIAC Times Magazine, print Membership Directory, and advertising opportunities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Thermal Insulation Association of Canada (TIAC) is the national industry association for contractors, manufacturers, and distributors of commercial, industrial, and institutional thermal insulation, asbestos abatement, and firestop services in Canada. It offers membership programs, an annual industry conference, webinars, certification courses (Insulation Energy Appraisal Program), industry publications (TIAC Times Magazine), standards documentation, and recognition awards for its contractor members.

Product overview

TIAC is a national industry association (not a technology company) that serves as the unified voice of the mechanical insulation industry in Canada. Rather than a software platform, TIAC offers a portfolio of member services including annual conferences, webinars, the Contractor Excellence Awards program, certification programs (Certified Insulation Energy Appraisers), industry publications (TIAC Times magazine), training resources, and best practices documentation. The association connects contractors, manufacturers, and distributors across Canada through networking events, educational programming, and industry advocacy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Contractor Excellence Awards: Recognition program celebrating outstanding craftsmanship, professionalism, and technical expertise of TIAC's contractor members
• Insulation Energy Appraisal Program (IEAP)
• TIAC Times Magazine

Products and services

• TIAC Membership Program
• Annual TIAC Conference
• Contractor Excellence Awards
• TIAC Webinars

Quantifiable outcome

• Certified Insulation Energy Appraisers trained and certified through the IEAP program
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and moderate.

• Midwest Insulation Contractors Association (MICA)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019TIAC has been working with MICA since 2019 to endorse their National Commercial and Industrial Insulation Standards Manual. Agreement finalized in late 2021, with the 9th edition published as the North American Commercial and Industrial Insulation Standards Manual (NACIIS). TIAC purchased one copy of the manual for each member company.
• Association d'Isolation du Québec (AIQ)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvincial contractor association serving Quebec members of the thermal insulation industry. AIQ logo appears on TIAC website as a TIAC Partner. Jean-François Godin serves as President of AIQ.
• British Columbia Insulation Contractors Association (BCICA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvincial contractor association representing insulation contractors, distributors, and manufacturers in British Columbia. Has operated continuously since 1958. Bradley Budden serves as Executive Director.
• Manitoba Insulation Contractors Association (MICA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvincial contractor association serving Manitoba. Robert Gray serves as Chair. MICA logo appears on TIAC website as TIAC Partner.
• Master Insulators Association of Ontario (MIAO)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAccredited bargaining agency with the Ontario Labour Relations Board representing Unionized Mechanical Insulation Contractors in Ontario. Founded in 1942. Charlie Stuckey serves as Manager.
• Saskatchewan Insulation Contractors Association (SICA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvincial contractor association representing Saskatchewan insulation contractors. Jasyn Dergo serves as President.
• Thermal Insulation Association of Alberta (TIAA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvincial association representing mechanical insulation contractors in Alberta, the Yukon and N.W.T. Both union and non-union contractors, as well as manufacturer and supplier company members are served. Connie Pruden serves as Manager.
• National Insulation Association (NIA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerU.S.-based national association providing annual updates at TIAC conferences. John Stevens serves as NIA President (2025-2026 term). Michele Jones serves as NIA Executive Vice President/CEO. NIA's 70th Annual Convention held in Puerto Rico in March 2026.
• Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada (MCAC)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in sustainability presentation on mechanical insulation's role in environmental sustainability and carbon emissions reduction.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE): Large US-based technical society setting standards for HVAC, refrigeration, and building energy performance. Adjacent to TIAC's mechanical insulation scope and competes for influence on energy-efficiency codes and standards referenced by insulation contractors.

Others

• Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada (MCAC): Canadian trade association representing mechanical contractors. Direct strategic partner of TIAC on sustainability programming, representing an adjacent-but-overlapping member base that shares regulatory and workforce interests with TIAC's insulation contractors.
• Canadian Construction Association (CCA): National umbrella body for Canada's construction industry, serving as a broader-context peer to TIAC. Comparable as a Canadian construction-sector association but with much broader membership scope that includes but is not limited to insulation contractors.
• Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA): US trade association for mechanical contractors, including those installing insulation. Sister organization to the Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada, which already partners with TIAC on sustainability initiatives — making MCAA a comparable peer in adjacent trade representation.

Direct peers

• Midwest Insulation Contractors Association (MICA): US regional insulation contractors association and developer of the National Commercial and Industrial Insulation Standards Manual (NACIIS), which TIAC has formally endorsed. Operates in the same trade association category with overlapping members and standards ownership.
• National Insulation Association (NIA): US-based national trade association for the mechanical insulation industry. Direct functional peer to TIAC: conducts conventions, training, and certification programs for insulation contractors, manufacturers, and distributors — explicitly cited by TIAC as a strategic partner.

Regional players

• European Industrial Insulation Foundation (EIIF): European non-profit promoting industrial insulation and energy efficiency. Comparable peer serving as the industry voice for insulation advocacy, training, and standards — but focused on European rather than Canadian installations.

Emerging players

• Insulation Manufacturers Association (IMA): Association representing manufacturers of insulation products across multiple material types. Overlaps with TIAC's manufacturer-member segment and competes for mindshare on industry standards and advocacy in the insulation value chain.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TIAC.ACIT
• Xx.com/TIAC_ACIT
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/thermal-insulation-association-of-canada

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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