Training Classes & Conventions

Understand Building Science and Codes

Industry codes and building standards are always changing, and it’s up to you to ensure your team is up-to-date. Understand what’s new in industry standards and learn what you need to know about the latest changes to stay in line with the latest regulations through our training courses.

Learn more about what we’ll be covering in the class you’re interested in. Contact us.

Learn About Product Advancements

From advances in equipment to personal safety accessories, there are always better-working, more reliable products entering the industry. Our experts can show you what product options are available and walk you through the best ways to get the most out of the products you need to be profitable.

Find out more about the product advancements our expert team will be covering in our next class.

Discover Market Trends and Sales Techniques

You’ll sell more while staying ahead of the curve when you know more. Get up-to-date information on what your potential clients are looking for, what they expect, and learn sales techniques to sell the latest insulation products to them.

Get ahold of us to find out if spray foam insulation classes could help your business’s bottom line.

Test to become a Manufacturer-Approved SPF Applicator

Learning to apply spray polyurethane foam correctly is important to ensure a high-quality install, for  sustaining the lifespan of your equipment and, most importantly, for your health. Learn the ins and outs of SPF application and become CPI certified.

Want to know more about the spray foaming training certification process? Call or email to ask our team.

Ken Allison

Ken Allison has been installing, developing, and selling building products since 1990. Ken is a Preferred Provider and trainer through the International Code Council and has his Building Analyst certification through BPI. As a trainer and business development manager for IDI, he helps contractors nationwide to decrease liability and increase profitability in high-performance structures. Ken helps teach our Three-Day National Insulation + Spray Foam Trainings as well as our Crawlspace Trainings.

Dane Malmberg

Dane Malmberg has over a decade of experience training contractors and suppliers on high performance vapor barriers and low-pressure polyurethane spray foam. Now Dane educates contractors nationwide on the best products and practices for encapsulating crawlspaces. Dane helps teach our Crawlspace courses.

TJ Miller

TJ Miller has over 14 years of experience in a range of positions in the SPF industry, preparing him for his current position as an instructor. He has a passion for sharing knowledge and diving in to provide hands-on help, making him one of the top trainers in the industry.

TJ helps teach our Three-Day National Insulation + Spray Foam Trainings.

Chris Fuerst

With over 20 years of experience with blown-in insulation and the manufacturing of equipment, Chris Fuerst has pretty much seen it all. Chris enjoys sharing his experience and helping contractors increase productivity and efficiency. A well-known proven resource in everything from business development to management principles to providing hands-on help.

Chris helps teach our Three-Day National Insulation + Spray Foam Trainings as well as our Crawlspace and Installer Trainings.

Joe Arrigo

Joe Arrigo has worked his way up from a piece rate batt insulation installer through estimating, sales and managing to eventually holding equity in the insulation business. Since selling his business, Joe has had a long history of helping other contractors identify operational efficiencies and industry best practices. Joe helps over 150 insulation contractor businesses every year and has spoken multiple times at the NAHB’s International Builders Show (IBS).

Joe helps teach our Three-Day National Insulation + Spray Foam Trainings as well as our Installer Trainings.

Juan Ribero

Juan Ribero has 18 years of training experience on construction building materials, equipment, and the insulation field. He’s been a part of the IDI family for 10 years and is an expert in Business development as well as in international markets development. Juan has been a IDI’s Spanish training instuctor, coach, manager, and developer of teams in the area of sales.

Felix Echeverria

Felix has over a decade of experience in the insulation industry, with a passion for teaching and mentoring new contractors. He shares practical skills and insights to help contractors excel in their work and grow their business. He leads our three-day Spanish training.