ICAA 2024
September 25 – 28, 2024
Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk
ONLINE REGISTRATON IS CLOSED – Walk-In Registration Available Onsite
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The ICAA Convention & Trade Show is bigger and better than ever! ICAA is a full gathering of the industry, with record breaking attendance numbers on the books last year. Our show is a unique opportunity for exhibitors and attendees from all over the country to do business while scoping out the latest insulation products and innovations.
Every year, ICAA builds an educational program based on feedback and timely industry trends. Our Educational Sessions cover everything from business operations to building science and our presenters are experts in their field. The main event is the accompanying Trade Show, which features a “star-studded” lineup of the industry’s leading suppliers and manufacturers.
Join us in Chicago! At ICAA, you can count on a carefully developed educational program and a schedule that ensures you won’t miss any time on the trade show floor. We encourage all insulation contractors and suppliers to join us in Chicago … you’ve earned it!
EXHIBITORS
It’s time! Shine up that booth and set up shop on the ICAA Trade Show floor. Meet directly with existing customers and introduce yourself to new ones, get important feedback on your products & services, and forge solid industry alliances. We can’t wait to see you in Chicago!
- Exhibitors receive two free staff passes per booth and discounted registration for additional staff.
- ICAA Member Companies get discounted booth pricing.
- Registered staff can attend educational sessions and all show events at no additional charge.
- Your chance to meet directly with ICAA Member Contractors – your best customers!
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ATTENDEES
Calling all contractors! It’s time to get together to celebrate our successes, find solutions to our challenges, and “scale new heights” together. There’s no better place than the Annual ICAA Convention & Trade Show to get up to date on industry trends, grow your business skills, and, of course, source materials and make some deals – see you there!
- Meet one-on-one with the biggest & best insulation industry manufacturers and suppliers.
- Attend one or all of our expert-led educational sessions.
- Score great trade show only deals, discover new products, and make important new connections.
- Network with other insulation contractors and professionals.
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED – Walk-In Registration Available Onsite
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ICAA 2024 CONVENTION SCHEDULE
ICAA 2024 Golf Outing
Wednesday, September 25, 11:00 am
Registered Attendees Only, Additional Fee Required
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Join your industry colleagues for a premier golf experience before the show gets started. ICAA attendees and exhibitors are invited to the beautiful Harborside International Golf Center for an afternoon of championship style links golf. Golfers will gather for coach transportation to and from the course.
ICAA 2024 Welcome Reception
Wednesday, September 25, 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Join us as we gather to celebrate getting together as an industry.
ICAA 2024 TRADE SHOW
Thursday, September 26, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Educational Session 1
Exceptions, Variations, Substitutions, and Engineering Judgments
Friday, September 27, 8:00 – 9:00 am
Every industry has them. We’ll go through a comprehensive list and explain each exception, with the goal of saving you time, materials, labor, and headaches. For example, you promise to install a particular type of insulation but you are unable to source it. Or, your spec requires that you fill the cavity, but a 2″ air space would remain. Or, when you’re insulating a sloped ceiling and an R-38 batt is acceptable, or when R-20 is acceptable in an unvented attic. Or, the specification of FSK-faced batts in type 1A steel framing. Shall we go on? Indeed! Expect an enlightening conversation.
Educational Session 2
Attaining Healthy Profit Margins
Friday, September 27, 9:00 – 10:00 am
Healthy profit margins are the result of a financially, healthy business. How do we evaluate the financial health of a company? How do we identify areas for financial improvement to impact our profit margins and ultimately make our locations more profitable? This session provides financial management essentials to non-financial managers enabling them to track and interpret crucial financial ratios so they can more readily identify opportunities and profitable lines of business.
Educational Session 3
How To Review Construction Contracts
Friday, September 27, 10:00 – 11:00 am
In Part 1 of this dual session on contracts, we will walk through a typical anti-sub construction contract, explain what all the legalese means, and show you how to advocate for yourself and your business. You’ll gain the confidence you need to make the right business decisions when evaluating a contract, and learn how to modify contract clauses to meet your needs.
Educational Session 4
Contest: Construction Contract Markup
Friday, September 27, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
In Part 2 of this dual session on contracts, teams will be assigned to review and markup a sample contract. Using information learned in the earlier session, each team will verbally communicate to judges and attendees their ideas about the material risks and rewards of the contract and recommend reasonable alternatives. Judges will score each team’s responses. The team with the best recommendations will win DisneyWorld tickets for each team member.
Educational Session 5
It’s Time to Play … Insulation Feud!
Friday, September 27, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
This well-received and popular trivia game returns for the second year, in an updated format – this year with teams. Knowledge building is the foundation here as we walk through a typical jobsite, and then the questions begin. We will have a panel of experts to provide immediate feedback and insight on correct answers. Challenge your peers and yourself and play to win prizes in this fun educational session.
Educational Session 6
Passing Grade
Friday, September 27, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Interested in delivering an exceptional air sealing package along with insulation? This session will visually demonstrate applications that are frequently missed during air sealing and explain how to achieve a low air leakage rate. We’ll detail what it takes to achieve a passing grade for a RESNET HERS-rated home, why insulators should develop a relationship with a RESNET HERS Rater, how HERS ratings can work with the energy code, and what insulators must do to pass grade for Energy Star New Homes and Zero Energy Ready Homes. We’ll also highlight the HERS Affiliate training program and designation.
Educational Session 7
Do’s & Don’ts of SPF
Saturday, September 28, 9:30 am – 11:00 am
We’ll examine all the elements of the spray polyurethane foam operation and discuss do’s and don’ts when it comes to: Scope of Work, Bidding, and Contracting; Transportation; Drum Handling; Setup; Site Preparation; Equipment Use and Maintenance; Safety & Health; Spraying; and Cleanup. The overriding emphasis here is on maximizing economy, safety, and efficiency.