1. Purpose: The Blow-In-Blanket Contractors Association (BIBCA) and the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI) enter into this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote the improvement of home energy performance in the United States. This document serves to outline how the two organizations will cooperate to meet this goal while cooperatively growing both Associations.
2. Goal of the Agreement: The goal of this MOU is to frame a mutually beneficial relationship between BIBCA and InterNACHI. BIBCA and InterNACHI will explore partnership opportunities that will grow and sustain both as independent organizations.
3. Areas
of Cooperation: The following
are the areas where BIBCA and InterNACHI agree to cooperate:
3.1 BIBCA
Presence at the Inspector Conference- InterNACHI will offer BIBCA
exhibitor/vendor/presenter opportunities at InterNACHI Inspection Conferences
and events. InterNACHI will also
schedule training session opportunities for BIBCA explain its Certified
Insulation Installer program and explore how InterNACHI members can team up
with BIBCA members.
3.2 InterNACHI Presence at the BIBCA Conferences- BIBCA will offer InterNACHI exhibit/vendor/presentation opportunities BIBCA Trade Shows and events.
3.3 Mutual Promotion: BIBCA and InterNACHI agree to mutually promote the partner associations via web presence, social media outreach, and in printed or media materials when appropriate. BIBCA and InterNACHI will mutually cooperate to educate members of each Association on the other.
3.4 Collaboration on Federal Programs Recognizing BIBCA and InterNACHI as a link between inspectors and insulation professionals: BIBCA, InterNACHI and other groups will collaborate with DOE, EPA, and like-minded non-profit organizations on federal energy efficiency efforts.
4. MOU Administration
4.1 Each organization agrees to identify a contact person(s) to monitor and assess implementation and application of the MOU within their organization and to address inquiries, disputes or questions arising from the implementation of the agreement.