As the national trade association of the building transportation industry, NEII will promote safe building transportation for new and existing products and technologies, and adoption of the current codes by local government agencies. NEII shall foster and promote the interests of its members in the following areas:

Codes and Standards
Drive the formulation of codes and standards and such practices that will:

• Provide for the safety of the riding public and encourage introduction of newer and safer technologies
  
• Promote communication and coordination with government agencies regarding adoption and enforcement of the latest ASME A17 codes and standards to help ensure the safety of the riding public
  
• Encourage deployment of new products and technologies that conform to the latest codes and standards
  

Safety
Gather and distribute relevant data relating to industry issues, statistics and matters of common interest.

Communications
Be the conduit for communicating industry information to the media and public.

Management
Gather and distribute relevant data relating to industry issues, statistics and matters of common interest.

Education
Promote and support activities designed to increase the industry’s, government’s and riding public’s knowledge and understanding of issues pertaining to the safe installation, service, repair, and operation of building transportation systems.

Liaison
Maintain constructive communication with its members by providing direct access to NEII information and standards, and offering the opportunity to participate in the process of defining NEII’s objectives.

Build relationships with other associations and institutions related to the industry by providing them with information and tools that add value to their organizations and NEII.

Pension, Welfare and Education Trusts
Oversee the appointment of NEII Trustees on all trusts resulting from collective bargaining to protect the interests of both NEII Trust members and other contributing companies.

Other
Advance those actions deemed by the Board of Directors to help further the interests of NEII members and the general industry, and which conforms to the laws and regulations of governing agencies.

Members
Regular membership shall be available to those corporations, firms or companies that, as part of their regular business, provide or perform any of the following: manufacture (including parts or components used by others in the manufacture, repair or maintenance), install, repair and maintain elevators, escalators, moving walks and related equipment.

Trust membership shall be available to those corporations, firms, or companies, that as part of their regular business, employ members of the International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC) and contribute to the benefit trusts (Trusts) established by agreements between the IUEC and NEII.