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A task group within the SPFA Building Envelope Committee has recently updated SPFA-126, our TechDoc entitled “Thermal and Ignition Barriers for the SPF Industry.” The updates include references to the most recent version of the building codes as well as new test methods for alternative ignition barrier assemblies and references to IAPMO ES 1000 and ICC-1100 evaluation criteria for spray foam insulation. This document is widely used by architects, code officials, builders as well as SPF contractors to better understand fire protection requirements for SPF insulation. The latest version of SPFA-126 can be downloaded HERE at no cost.
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SPFA has created a new document and webpage summarizing the impact of the new Inflation Reduction Act, signed in August 2022. The document and webpage explain the dramatically increased tax incentives for homeowners, builders and building owners to promote energy efficiency in both new and existing buildings.
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The Dodge Momentum Index, a benchmark that measures nonresidential building planning, increased 5.7% in September largely due to an influx of data center and education construction, according to Dodge Data & Analytics.
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In September, the Associated Builders and Contractors’ Construction Confidence Index increased from 59 to 59.8 for staffing levels and from 51.9 to 52.5 for profit margin expectations. Sales expectations decreased from 55.9 to 55.1.
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This directory reflects membership as of June 2022. If you would like more information on Member Benefits and how to join SPFA to be included in next year’s edition, please contact Lisa at lsmith@sprayfoam.org.
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SPFA Membership Renewals for 2023 will be emailed to all voting representatives on October 1. We recognize the impact inflation has had on businesses, therefore, membership fees for 2023 will remain the same as 2022. We encourage you to check out all the benefits that come with your membership at www.sprayfoam.org/membertypes. Please feel free to reach out to Lisa Smith with any membership questions: lsmith@sprayfoam.org.
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 High-Quality Health Care Coverage: SPFA has partnered with World Insurance Associates and Health Cooperative Strategies to develop a member only health plan. Keep an eye out for more information in the coming weeks.
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October 31 – EXHIBIT BOOTHS – Full payment for all booths is due. Unpaid booths may be released for rebooking after Nov 1. Not an exhibitor yet? Get your booth soon -- Early Bird Rates for booths ends Oct 31.
November 28 – NIE AWARDS Deadline for Submissions – All SPFA Member Contractors are eligible to submit projects.
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We’ve added more hotel rooms for those arriving early. We still have rooms for the peak convention nights too, but they are filling quickly! Make your reservations SOON to be certain to get into the convention hotel.
If you have several people coming from your company or from your family, one way to save money might be a two-bedroom suite. The living room/kitchenette with full fridge and microwave are shared space, including a pullout sofa. Each bedroom has its own private bathroom and both bedrooms connect through the living room. These suites are just $369/night and less expensive than two individual hotel rooms.
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 The NIE Awards submission link site is now available.
Completing a submission will be easier than ever with the improvements made!
Here is what you will find:
Save and Return Feature – Those doing submissions will now be able to save their work and return at a later time to complete the submission process.
Expanded timeframe for eligible projects – Projects completed between December 1, 2020 and November 30, 2022, can be submitted! Please note that projects previously submitted CANNOT be re-submitted. With the timeline change, there is no need to wait until your current project is done – now you may use one completed in the past and start pulling together the information and photographs needed for submission.
If you have questions, contact Lisa Smith.
Be sure to check out the SPFA Job Board on our homepage at www.sprayfoam.org – a new opening has just been posted!
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Open to All SPFA Members!
Joining a Committee is easy and the only pre-requisite is that you are an SPFA Member. Simply login to our website, be sure you are listed as one of your company representatives and then check off which Committee you are interested in joining. If you have any questions, please contact Kelly Marcavage – kmarcavage@sprayfoam.org
Make the most of your SPFA Membership and get involved!
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