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INSULATION CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION [16 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-03-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Plastic Materials
- Thermal Insulation
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Urethane Foam Contractors Association Inc.
1, record 1, English, Canadian%20Urethane%20Foam%20Contractors%20Association%20Inc%2E
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CUFCA 2, record 1, English, CUFCA
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Urethane Foam Contractors [Association Inc.] (CUFCA) was established in 1984 by the amalgamation of two predecessor associations to promote and expand the use of spray polyurethane foam. 3, record 1, English, - Canadian%20Urethane%20Foam%20Contractors%20Association%20Inc%2E
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The Canadian Urethane Foam Contractors Association Inc.(CUFCA) promotes the use of spray polyurethane foam insulation(SPF) in all application while providing the end user with a level of comfort that the installation will be done safely and properly. CUFCA works will all parties to have SPF used in every conceivable application. 4, record 1, English, - Canadian%20Urethane%20Foam%20Contractors%20Association%20Inc%2E
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
[Its mission is: to] champion the polyurethane foam industry as a whole while sustaining high industry standards and encouraging ongoing professional development; to make the polyurethane foam industry both professional and profitable. 5, record 1, English, - Canadian%20Urethane%20Foam%20Contractors%20Association%20Inc%2E
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Canadian Urethane Foam Contractors Association
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Matières plastiques
- Isolation thermique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Association canadienne des entrepreneurs en mousse de polyuréthane
1, record 1, French, Association%20canadienne%20des%20entrepreneurs%20en%20mousse%20de%20polyur%C3%A9thane
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- CUFCA 2, record 1, French, CUFCA
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[L'Association canadienne des entrepreneurs en mousse de polyuréthane] (CUFCA) a été établie en 1984 à partir de la fusion de deux associations afin de promouvoir et développer l'emploi de la mousse de polyuréthane giclée. 3, record 1, French, - Association%20canadienne%20des%20entrepreneurs%20en%20mousse%20de%20polyur%C3%A9thane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
L'Association canadienne des entrepreneurs en mousse de polyuréthane (CUFCA) fait la promotion de l'utilisation de l'isolation de mousse de polyuréthane pulvérisée dans toutes les applications tout en rassurant le consommateur que l'installation sera effectuée de façon sécuritaire et adéquate. CUFCA travaille de concert avec toutes les parties pour assurer que la mousse de polyuréthane pulvérisée soit utilisée dans toutes les applications possibles. 4, record 1, French, - Association%20canadienne%20des%20entrepreneurs%20en%20mousse%20de%20polyur%C3%A9thane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
[Sa mission est de : promouvoir] l'industrie de la mousse de polyuréthane pulvérisée dans son ensemble, tout en maintenant les normes élevées de l'industrie et encourageant l'innovation; faire de l'industrie de la mousse de polyuréthane pulvérisée une industrie professionnelle et profitable. 5, record 1, French, - Association%20canadienne%20des%20entrepreneurs%20en%20mousse%20de%20polyur%C3%A9thane
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-07-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Execution of Work (Construction)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- British Columbia Insulation Contractors Association
1, record 2, English, British%20Columbia%20Insulation%20Contractors%20Association
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- BCICA 1, record 2, English, BCICA
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The British Columbia Insulation Contractors Association(BCICA) has operated continuously since 1958 and was originally started to develop and distribute mechanical insulation standards to designers, specifying authorities and users of mechanical insulation systems. The association has grown to represent all elements of the insulation industry; union contractors, open shop contractors, distributors and fabricators, and manufacturers. 1, record 2, English, - British%20Columbia%20Insulation%20Contractors%20Association
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Exécution des travaux de construction
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- British Columbia Insulation Contractors Association
1, record 2, French, British%20Columbia%20Insulation%20Contractors%20Association
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- BCICA 1, record 2, French, BCICA
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-09-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Air Conditioning and Heating
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Thermal Insulation Association of Canada
1, record 3, English, Thermal%20Insulation%20Association%20of%20Canada
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- TIAC 1, record 3, English, TIAC
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Thermal Insulation Association of Canada is the national industry association for contractors, distributors and manufacturers of commercial, industrial and institutional thermal insulation, asbestos abatement and firestop. 1, record 3, English, - Thermal%20Insulation%20Association%20of%20Canada
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Conditionnement de l'air et chauffage
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Association canadienne de l'isolation thermique
1, record 3, French, Association%20canadienne%20de%20l%27isolation%20thermique
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- ACIT 1, record 3, French, ACIT
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'Association canadienne de l'isolation thermique représente l'industrie au niveau national pour les entrepreneurs, les distributeurs et les fabricants d'isolation thermique commerciale, industrielle et institutionnelle d'élimination des poussières d'amiante et d'éléments coupe-feu. 2, record 3, French, - Association%20canadienne%20de%20l%27isolation%20thermique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-04-13
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Occupational Bodies and Committees
- Construction
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Interior Systems Contractors Association of Ontario
1, record 4, English, Interior%20Systems%20Contractors%20Association%20of%20Ontario
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- ISCA 1, record 4, English, ISCA
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Interior Systems Contractors Association of Ontario(ISCA) was incorporated on September 1, 1971. Originally it was incorporated as the Drywall Association of Ontario. In 1980 it was renamed The Interior Systems Contractors Association of Ontario and now represents over 90 contractors and 30 suppliers/manufacturers throughout the province who employ over 10, 000 members of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades and the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America to perform work in, but not limited to the following areas : Drywall & Acoustic Installation; Thermal Insulation; Exterior Insulated Finishing Systems; Asbestos Removal; Drywall Taping & Plastering; Fireproofing Applications; Residential Steel Framing and Mold Remediation. 1, record 4, English, - Interior%20Systems%20Contractors%20Association%20of%20Ontario
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités professionnels
- Construction
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Interior Systems Contractors Association of Ontario
1, record 4, French, Interior%20Systems%20Contractors%20Association%20of%20Ontario
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- ISCA 1, record 4, French, ISCA
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1999-05-04
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Labour and Employment
- Thermal Insulation
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- The New Brunswick Insulation Contractors Association Inc.
1, record 5, English, The%20New%20Brunswick%20Insulation%20Contractors%20Association%20Inc%2E
correct, New Brunswick
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, Key term(s)
- The New Brunswick Insulation Contractors Association
- The Insulation Contractors Association of New Brunswick
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Travail et emploi
- Isolation thermique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- The New Brunswick Insulation Contractors Association Inc.
1, record 5, French, The%20New%20Brunswick%20Insulation%20Contractors%20Association%20Inc%2E
New Brunswick
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source : Traduction des débats, Assemblée législative du Nouveau-Brunswick. 2, record 5, French, - The%20New%20Brunswick%20Insulation%20Contractors%20Association%20Inc%2E
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1999-03-25
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Building Insulation and Acoustical Design
- Operation of Electrical Facilities
- Saving and Consumption
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- National Insulation and Energy Conservation Contractors Association
1, record 6, English, National%20Insulation%20and%20Energy%20Conservation%20Contractors%20Association
correct, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ottawa (Ontario). 2, record 6, English, - National%20Insulation%20and%20Energy%20Conservation%20Contractors%20Association
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Isolation et acoustique architecturale
- Exploitation d'installations électriques
- Épargne et consommation
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Association nationale des entrepreneurs en isolation et en conservation de l'énergie
1, record 6, French, Association%20nationale%20des%20entrepreneurs%20en%20isolation%20et%20en%20conservation%20de%20l%27%C3%A9nergie
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source : Traduction des débats, Assemblée législative du Nouveau-Brunswick. 2, record 6, French, - Association%20nationale%20des%20entrepreneurs%20en%20isolation%20et%20en%20conservation%20de%20l%27%C3%A9nergie
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1999-02-19
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Association d’isolation du Québec
1, record 7, English, Association%20d%26rsquo%3Bisolation%20du%20Qu%C3%A9bec
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- AIQ 2, record 7, English, AIQ
correct, Quebec
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- Association des entrepreneurs en isolation de la Province de Québec 3, record 7, English, Association%20des%20entrepreneurs%20en%20isolation%20de%20la%20Province%20de%20Qu%C3%A9bec
former designation, correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information confirmed by the association. 4, record 7, English, - Association%20d%26rsquo%3Bisolation%20du%20Qu%C3%A9bec
Record 7, Key term(s)
- Insulation Contractors Association
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Association d'isolation du Québec
1, record 7, French, Association%20d%27isolation%20du%20Qu%C3%A9bec
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- AIQ 2, record 7, French, AIQ
correct, feminine noun, Quebec
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- Association des entrepreneurs en isolation de la Province de Québec 3, record 7, French, Association%20des%20entrepreneurs%20en%20isolation%20de%20la%20Province%20de%20Qu%C3%A9bec
former designation, correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignement confirmé par l'organisme. 4, record 7, French, - Association%20d%27isolation%20du%20Qu%C3%A9bec
Record 7, Key term(s)
- AEIPQ
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1998-07-08
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Building Insulation and Acoustical Design
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Saskatchewan Insulation Contractors Association
1, record 8, English, Saskatchewan%20Insulation%20Contractors%20Association
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Organization which is established in Regina, Saskatchewan. 1, record 8, English, - Saskatchewan%20Insulation%20Contractors%20Association
Record 8, Key term(s)
- Insulation Contractors Association of Saskatchewan
- Saskatchewan Association of Insulation Contractors
- Association of Insulation Contractors of Saskatchewan
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Isolation et acoustique architecturale
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Saskatchewan Insulation Contractors Association
1, record 8, French, Saskatchewan%20Insulation%20Contractors%20Association
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Organisme établi à Regina (Saskatchewan). 1, record 8, French, - Saskatchewan%20Insulation%20Contractors%20Association
Record 8, Key term(s)
- Association des entrepreneurs en isolation de la Saskatchewan
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1993-04-14
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- National Association of Cold Storage Contractors
1, record 9, English, National%20Association%20of%20Cold%20Storage%20Contractors
correct, United States
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- NACSC 1, record 9, English, NACSC
correct, United States
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- National Association of Cold Storage Insulation Contractors 1, record 9, English, National%20Association%20of%20Cold%20Storage%20Insulation%20Contractors
former designation, correct, United States
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- National Association of Cold Storage Contractors
1, record 9, French, National%20Association%20of%20Cold%20Storage%20Contractors
correct, United States
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- NACSC 1, record 9, French, NACSC
correct, United States
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- National Association of Cold Storage Insulation Contractors 1, record 9, French, National%20Association%20of%20Cold%20Storage%20Insulation%20Contractors
former designation, correct, United States
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1993-02-09
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Insulation Contractors Association of America
1, record 10, English, Insulation%20Contractors%20Association%20of%20America
correct, United States
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- ICAA 1, record 10, English, ICAA
correct, United States
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Insulation Contractors Association of America
1, record 10, French, Insulation%20Contractors%20Association%20of%20America
correct, United States
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- ICAA 1, record 10, French, ICAA
correct, United States
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1993-02-09
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- National Insulation and Abatement Contractors Association
1, record 11, English, National%20Insulation%20and%20Abatement%20Contractors%20Association
correct, United States
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
- NIAC 1, record 11, English, NIAC
correct, United States
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- Insulation Distributor Contractors National Association 1, record 11, English, Insulation%20Distributor%20Contractors%20National%20Association
former designation, correct, United States
- National Insulation Contractors Association 1, record 11, English, National%20Insulation%20Contractors%20Association
former designation, correct, United States
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- National Insulation and Abatement Contractors Association
1, record 11, French, National%20Insulation%20and%20Abatement%20Contractors%20Association
correct, United States
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
- NIAC 1, record 11, French, NIAC
correct, United States
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- Insulation Distributor Contractors National Association 1, record 11, French, Insulation%20Distributor%20Contractors%20National%20Association
former designation, correct, United States
- National Insulation Contractors Association 1, record 11, French, National%20Insulation%20Contractors%20Association
former designation, correct, United States
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1988-03-09
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Thermal Insulation
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Mid-Western Insulation Contractors Association
1, record 12, English, Mid%2DWestern%20Insulation%20Contractors%20Association
United States
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
- MICA 1, record 12, English, MICA
United States
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information obtained from the National Insulation Contractors Association. 1, record 12, English, - Mid%2DWestern%20Insulation%20Contractors%20Association
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Isolation thermique
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- Mid-Western Insulation Contractors Association
1, record 12, French, Mid%2DWestern%20Insulation%20Contractors%20Association
United States
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
- MICA 1, record 12, French, MICA
United States
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1988-03-09
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Thermal Insulation
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- New York State Insulation Contractors Association
1, record 13, English, New%20York%20State%20Insulation%20Contractors%20Association
United States
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
- NYSICA 1, record 13, English, NYSICA
United States
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information obtained from the National Insulation Contractors Association. 1, record 13, English, - New%20York%20State%20Insulation%20Contractors%20Association
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Isolation thermique
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- New York State Insulation Contractors Association
1, record 13, French, New%20York%20State%20Insulation%20Contractors%20Association
United States
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
- NYSICA 1, record 13, French, NYSICA
United States
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1988-03-09
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Thermal Insulation
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- Central States Insulation Contractors Association
1, record 14, English, Central%20States%20Insulation%20Contractors%20Association
United States
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
- CSICA 1, record 14, English, CSICA
United States
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information obtained from the National Insulation Contractors Association. 1, record 14, English, - Central%20States%20Insulation%20Contractors%20Association
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Isolation thermique
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- Central States Insulation Contractors Association
1, record 14, French, Central%20States%20Insulation%20Contractors%20Association
United States
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
- CSICA 1, record 14, French, CSICA
United States
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1988-03-09
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Thermal Insulation
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- Eastern States Insulation Contractors Association
1, record 15, English, Eastern%20States%20Insulation%20Contractors%20Association
United States
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
- EASICA 1, record 15, English, EASICA
United States
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information obtained from the National Insulation Contractors Association. 1, record 15, English, - Eastern%20States%20Insulation%20Contractors%20Association
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Isolation thermique
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- Eastern States Insulation Contractors Association
1, record 15, French, Eastern%20States%20Insulation%20Contractors%20Association
United States
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
- EASICA 1, record 15, French, EASICA
United States
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1987-02-19
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Building Insulation and Acoustical Design
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Home Insulation Contractors Association
1, record 16, English, Canadian%20Home%20Insulation%20Contractors%20Association
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Isolation et acoustique architecturale
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- Canadian Home Insulation Contractors Association
1, record 16, French, Canadian%20Home%20Insulation%20Contractors%20Association
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
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