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 The 2017 Sprayfoam Convention and Expo will take place from January 29 through February 1, 2017, will be held at the Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel and Palm Springs Convention Center in Palm Springs, California. For more information or to register, please visit the website at www.sprayfoam.org/expo. Registration will be opening soon. To see sponsorship information for this year's convention, click here. Exhibitor information can be found by clicking here. Be on the lookout for the Attendee Brochure coming soon! Overflow Hotel: Hilton Palm Springs, call to make your reservation at 760-320-6868. |
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SPFA would like to thank all of our 2017 Convention & Expo Sponsors! Thank you especially to our Premiere Sponsors that came together in pursuit of a new milestone - the most Premiere Sponsors of the event ever! SPFA works hard to build a great experience for convention attendees and our sponsors have recognized that and want to help. From helping to cover high-costs of putting on a growing show, to supporting the SPFA's national Professional Certification Program (PCP) through material donations and scholarships that reduce testing fees - in some cases to zero dollars. One more example of how the industry comes together in SPFA to move sprayfoam forward. Attend the show to thank these companies for their support! For more information, click here.
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>> The Overtime Rule
>> Trump Officially Taps Perry to Lead Energy Department >> Accella Performance Materials Receives National Performance Improvement Honor >> Ultimate RB announces expanded capacity and capabilities with specialty rolled rubber production >> Huntsman Inaugurates Shanghai Campus >> Revised Residential Energy Standard Open for Industry Input >> Engineered Foam Market Worth 122.30 Billion USD by 2026 Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=415998&issueID=35735 to view the full article online. |
Be sure to read Executive Director Kurt Riesenberg's column, "The Business of Convention" which discusses SPFA's upcoming Convention in Palm Springs, California. Read all of this and more in the Fall Issue of SPRAYFOAM Professional Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=415995&issueID=35735 to view the full article online.
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A few weeks back, I found myself contemplating the "worth" of being involved in a local business group. The organization's focus was for business owners and operators, and promoted personal and business development (not a networking group.) I had not been attending social functions, it had been some time since I attended a learning event, and there I was considering not attending a regularly scheduled meeting. As my discussion with other members ensued, a member of the group mentioned, "You get what you demand out of an association." Quickly the finger pointed less at the association and mostly at myself. What had I been doing differently within SPFA versus some other associations? I was involved, and demanded more. When I think of SPFA and the great strengths we have - it's because of those that demand more. Read the full article here. |
To learn more about Steve or Sprayfoam 2017, click below. Visit http://www.sprayfoam.org/expo to view the full article online.
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>> Welcome New SPFA Members
>>2015-16 SPFA Membership Directory and Buyers' Guide >>Interested in Becoming Part of the Team? >>SPFA Member Benefits Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=416004&issueID=35735 to view the full article online.
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To all SPFA Members, be sure to watch your inbox for SPFA 2017 Membership Renewal Invoices. Your membership does so much to help the industry by supporting important initiatives like:
*A growing tech services focus in SPFA *Research and development that drives the industry forward and opens new doors for you and your company *Increasing industry awareness and acceptance through more advanced marketing efforts *Building the infrastructure to support the national Professional Certification Program (PCP) and the recognition our certified professionals have earned *Developing the solid national network of SPF professionals necessary to drive future growth in the industry If you're in SPF, you're in SPFA! Join now or renew to discover the opportunities awaiting you as a team-member in this high-performance industry. Visit http://www.sprayfoam.org/about/join-spfa to view the full article online. |
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Source: sprayfoamadvisor.com / Robert Naini
This week I realized that personal comfort makes it all relative. Yesterday when I left Dallas, TX it was about 40°F, that’s generally considered cold for southerners; today as I sit in Aspen, CO its about 10°F and tonight it will be below 0°F. When I mentioned to a local that I was cold back in Texas, she kind of snickered – don’t worry, I didn’t take it personally – but she obviously doesn’t consider 40°F cold. Visit http://sprayfoamadvisor.com/what-is-cold-weather/ to view the full article online. |
SPF Assistant Exam Preparatory Course offered in both English and Spanish at Sprayfoam 2017 Register NOW and you can begin course immediately and have access for 90 days. The SPF Assistant Exam Preparatory Course lays the foundation in the basics of SPF chemistry, chemical health and safety and jobsite safety. Topics include equipment and job set-up, substrate preparation, material handling and staging, moving of hoses/scaffolding/ladders, masking, trimming, clean-up and other non-spraying tasks. Everyone on the jobsite needs to know the important areas covered in this course. The SPF Assistant is the first level for both Insulation and Roofing. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=416080&issueID=35735 to view the full article online.
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Candidates seeking certification as either an SPF Roofing Master Installer or an SPF Insulation Master Installer are required to successfully complete a field exam. Normally, Field Exams are $700-$1350. During Sprayfoam 2017 – they will be FREE!! This is the most expensive requirement in the SPFA Certification Program – so take advantage of this opportunity! The Field Exams will be held on Sunday – Monday, January 29-30, 2017 in the parking lot adjacent to the Palm Springs Convention Center. Please see the attached flyer for more information and visit the website for details at www.sprayfoam.org If you have any questions, contact Kelly Marcavage, Director of Certification at kmarcavage@sprayfoam.org Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/pdf/Field_Exam_flyer-FINAL.pdf to view the full article online.
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All SPFA Certification credentials expire on December 31, 2016 – so it is important to renew prior to that date so you stay current! If you have any questions, please contact Crystal Dalgleish, the SPFA PCP Administrator at cdalgleish@spfapcp.org or call 866-222-5000. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=416009&issueID=35735 to view the full article online.
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The SPFA PCP Field Exam Marketing Working Group has launched the Scholarship Drive for Field Exams. The goal is to make Field Exams Free for those who take them at the Sprayfoam 2017 Convention & Expo in Palm Springs, CA. The Field Exams will be held on Sunday-Monday, January 29-30, 2017. The funds from this campaign will be added to the Sig Hall Memorial Scholarship Fund for Field Exams which was established at Sprayfoam 2016. Since Sig, a Past President of SPFA, was instrumental in launching the first field exams held at an SPFA convention - it is fitting that we return to Palm Springs where he headed up the first Field Exams ever held at a Sprayfoam convention. In his memory, we'll offer scholarships to all SPF contractors so they can meet the PCP certification requirements to become certified SPF professionals! Like last year, the cost of the field exams will be reduced through donations to the scholarship fund. These ten companies have already signed up to be sponsors of the Scholarship Fund. Accella Spray Products CJ Spray Covestro Demilec General Coatings Graco IDI Progressive SES Western Pacific Roofing Please read the attached letter for more details. For more information and to donate, please contact Kelly Marcavage, SPFA Director of Certification – kmarcavage@sprayfoam.org Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/pdf/SF17_Field_Exam_Scholarship_Letter_(Suppliers).pdf to view the full article online.
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The SPF Assistant Exam Prep Course will be offered at the Sprayfoam 2017 convention in a webinar format in both English and Spanish. The Courses will each be monitored by an SPF professional who will be available to answer questions. Details on registering for these courses in Palm Springs will be available in the Attendee Planner. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=416011&issueID=35735 to view the full article online.
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Last year we had record breaking participation in the Field Exams and we need your help to make 2017 equally successful! Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=416012&issueID=35735 to view the full article online.
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If you aren’t able to help out with the curriculum review, but you’ll be attending the Spray Foam 2017 convention in Palm Springs, we could use your help there! Please contact Kelly Marcavage at kmarcavage@sprayfoam.org for more details. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=416014&issueID=35735 to view the full article online.
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Here is the preliminary schedule* – check the website at www.sprayfoam.org for more details as we get closer to the event. Sunday, January 29, 2017 – PCP Exam Prep Courses, Field Exams and Written Exams SPF Insulation Master Installer Exam Prep Course SPF Roofing Master Installer Exam Prep Course SPF Field Examiner Exam Prep Course Monday, January 30, 2017 – PCP Exam Prep Courses, Field Exams and Written Exams SPF Insulation Installer Exam Prep Course SPF Roofing Installer Exam Prep Course SPF Insulation Project Manager Exam Prep Course SPF Roofing Project Manager Exam Prep Course Tuesday, January 31, 2017 - SPFA PCP Written Exams Wednesday, February 1, 2017 – SPFA PCP Written Exams If you have any questions about these or anything regarding the PCP, please contact Kelly Marcavage at kmarcavage@sprayfoam.org Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=416015&issueID=35735 to view the full article online.
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Please let us know what is holding you up. A Working Group is being formed to reach out to those who have begun, but not yet completed certification levels. We’d like to hear from you on what is stopping you from completing the requirements. This same group will also work on retaining and renewing those who are already certified and helping them get to the next level! We look forward to hearing from you. Please direct comments, concerns and questions to Kelly Marcavage at kmarcavage@sprayfoam.org Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=416016&issueID=35735 to view the full article online.
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In 2012, OSHA began a program to align the old Hazard Communications Standard (HCS) with the new Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). https://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/ This new system to be implemented over the next several years, includes updated methods to communicate hazards on product labels and safety data sheets using an international standard.
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Note: The 10 Hour OSHA course is required for the SPF Installer and Master Installer Certifications. The 30 Hour OSHA Construction Course is required for the SPF Project Manager Certification. If you take the 30 hour course, it fulfills SPFA PCP requirements for the 10 hour course. For more details on all SPFA PCP requirements – visit our website at www.sprayfoam.org/certification Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=416018&issueID=35735 to view the full article online.
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In our quest to continually improve the SPFA’s Professional Certification Program (PCP) – we’ve put the forms and checklist for each level of certification into a folder for you to easily access from our website. www.sprayfoam.org/certification. These are the same forms that are in each of the handbooks, but we’ve extracted them and made them fillable for you to easily complete. The checklist for each level is also in the folder.
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On Dec. 18, 2015, Congress passed and the President signed a $1.15 trillion omnibus spending bill with a $680 billion tax extenders title. The "Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016" funded the federal government through September 2016 and the "Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act" (PATH Act) extended over 50 tax breaks for businesses and individuals. Among those tax breaks were three building energy-efficiency incentives that were renewed through 2016: the Residential Energy Efficiency Tax Credit, Energy Efficient New Home Tax Credit and Commercial building Tax Deduction. All were extended retroactively from Jan. 1, 2015 through Dec. 31, 2016. Visit http://www.nxtbook.com/naylor/SPFQ/SPFQ0416/#/18 to view the full article online.
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Volume XXIV, No. 39 - December 12, 2016
The State Net Capitol Journal contains timely and pertinent information for almost every business owner in every state. Some of the features in this issue include: -- Election Issues and Others Likely To Be Considered by State Lawmakers in 2017 -- Autonomous Vehicle Laws Accelerating in States Visit http://www.lexisnexis.com/communities/state-net/b/capitol-journal/default.aspx to view the full article online. |
> Future of Comprehensive Energy Bill Appears Dim > US DOE Withdraws Rule on Commercial Packaged Boilers > DOE Finalizes Energy-Efficiency Standards for Ceiling Fans > DOE Extends Public Comment Period on Proposed Residential Furnace Rules GGAC Regional and Chapter Activities > State of Utah Issues Notice of Permanent Rule Making on Energy Management and Indoor Air Quality > State of Virginia Proposed Issues Notice of Rule Change for Virginia Board of Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspectors > Pittsburgh Ordinance Requires Public Reporting of Building Energy Efficiency, Water Use > Portland May Require Energy Audits for Houses Being Sold > Final Rules Issued Visit https://www.ashrae.org/government-affairs/government-affairs-updates to view the full article online.
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See what's in store, as far as industry events, expos, training classes, online courses, certification programs and more.
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>> Your Company’s Charitable Giving
>> Why December is a Great Time to Review Your Business Plan >> 10 Reasons All Business Owners Should Plan >> Construction Industry Hammered by Shortage of Skilled Labor >> Maximizing Modular: How the Emerging Building Method is Gaining Ground in Construction Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=416022&issueID=35735 to view the full article online. |