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Sustainability and energy conservation are critical issues, and Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) are proven solutions to today's design challenges. The mission of the EIFS Industry Members Association (EIMA) is the advancement and growth of EIFS in the United States. EIMA does this by promoting technical excellence through advocacy, industry standards, research, education and communication. The only national organization solely dedicated to the EIFS industry, EIMA strives to provide a seamless flow of information to all of its stakeholders: suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, contractors, architects and owners. What is EIMA?Founded in 1981, the EIFS Industry Members Association (EIMA) is a national non-profit technical trade association comprised of leading suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, contractors, architects, related products manufacturers and suppliers, and other interested parties involved in the exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) industry. ![]() Solving Industry ChallengesEIMA's core objective is to promote the advancement and growth of EIFS while providing outstanding industry representation and services to its members. EIMA develops technical, training, installation and design standards for use by architects, designers, code bodies and other technical associations. EIMA monitors and positively influences government actions, and assures the long-term availability of qualified contractors. Over the years, many working relationships have been forged with national and regional contractor associations to address issues of common interest. In an effort to solve challenges facing the EIFS industry, EIMA actively encourages all elements of the construction community to work together and exchange information. ![]() Assuring Standards of QualityAs 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. It's Technical and Research Committee 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.
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