As an accredited ANSI standards organization, EIMA helps develop industry standards in an advisory capacity and educational programs that enable members to address important issues facing the EIFS and construction industries. EIMA's Technical and Research Working Group deals with a broad range of technical issues and represents the EIFS industry in negotiations with national building codes and standards agencies, as well as government regulators. In addition, the committee plans and implements research and testing programs, develops industry guideline specifications for EIFS, and presents at technical symposiums.