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. Its Technical and Research Committee deals with a broad range of technical issues and represents the EIFS industry in negotiations with national building code and standards agencies, as well as government regulators. In addition, the committee plans and implements research and testing programs approved by the EIMA Board of Directors; develops industry guideline specifications for systems, materials and EIFS applications; and presents at technical symposiums.