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On December 22, the SPFA Membership Certificates for 2021 were sent to all members in good standing. If you didn’t receive the certificate in your inbox, it may mean that your membership has lapsed. Please contact kmarcavage@sprayfoam.org for details on how you can renew for 2021! If you simply forgot, it is easy to renew by check, ACH transfer or you can pay online. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=655231&issueID=69202 to view the full article online.
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February 26-27, 2021
Fort Worth, TX Interest has been steadily growing in the SPFA Outreach Event being held in conjunction with Spray Foam World Wide’s Kick-off Party, February 26, 2021 – River Ranch Stockyards, Fort Worth, Texas. Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, the SPFA Outreach is sure to be a success. This location has a lot to offer and will be a great venue to host a fun event and opportunity for our contractors and suppliers to get together. The Stockyards are spacious and have plenty of room for social distancing. The Top Golf on Saturday, February 27 from 1-4 pm is also becoming a reality. For more details, please contact Kelly Marcavage at kmarcavage@sprayfoam.org. The sponsors as of 1/12/2021 are: Tier One Sponsors Huntsman Building Solutions ICP Tier Two Sponsors AMBIT Polyurethanes Evospray General Coatings Winco Tier Three Sponsors BASF NCFI Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=655233&issueID=69202 to view the full article online. |
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Using content donated by Anchor Insulation of Pawtucket, RI, the SPFA Safety Committee has developed a new ToolboxTalk program. This program, contained in a 129-page downloadable document, provides 52 weekly toolbox talks designed just for spray foam contractors. Each talk is summarized on a single page and provides a team leader with 15-20 minutes of content on a specific safety topic. It also includes a sign-in sheet for each topic for recordkeeping. The package is organized so that if Week 1 content is delivered during the first week of January, the remainder of the year will address seasonal safety issues. The ToolboxTalk program is available to members-only portion of the SPFA website. Should you have questions or comments, please contact Rick Duncan (rickduncan@sprayfoam.org). Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=656156&issueID=69202 to view the full article online. |
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The CDC Centers issued guidelines Dec. 20 suggesting construction workers receive COVID-19 vaccine shots in the program rollout’s third phase, after they are provided to the elderly and to health care and other “frontline” essential workers, according to www.enr.com. The third phase could start as early as February.
Visit https://www.enr.com/articles/50915-cdc-recommends-construction-workers-get-vaccines-after-frontline-essential-workers to view the full article online. |
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The legislation ensures tax deductibility for business expenses paid with forgiven PPP loans, something many contractors had been concerned about for months.
Visit https://www.constructiondive.com/news/covid-19-relief-package-could-aid-construction-through-infrastructure-funds/584694 to view the full article online. |
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A new survey from global human resource consulting firm Robert Half shows 38% of employees who responded said they have experienced video call fatigue since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Visit https://www.gupta-verlag.com/news/industry/24755/huntsman-building-solutions-new-uk-centre-of-excellence-opened to view the full article online. |
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With a new year comes a new round of project completions, or at least the meeting of project milestones.
Visit https://www.constructiondive.com/news/2021-construction-projects-to-watch/592603/ to view the full article online. |
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On November 6, OSHA issued a press release, outlining guidance and a one-page summary alerting employers to the most commonly cited standards related to COVID-19 inspections, including Respiratory Protection, Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses, Personal Protective Equipment, and the General Duty Clause. In a separate recent press release, OSHA announced that since the start of the pandemic, they have issued 204 citations resulting from inspections for COVID-19 related violations, with total proposed penalties of $2,856,533. The press release also details common COVID-19-related violations. While construction is consistently classified as an essential industry in all states, it is important that all construction workers follow proper guidelines on the jobsite.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=655237&issueID=69202 to view the full article online. |
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All PCP Credentials lapsed on December 31, 2020. If you simply forgot to renew, there are some easy steps to follow in the email you received in early November. If you have any questions or need more details, please contact Kelly Marcavage, kmarcavage@sprayfoam.org.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=655241&issueID=69202 to view the full article online.
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SPFA is doing its part to bring awareness of open positions in the industry to our members, partners, and untapped talent pools. For every one of these positions going unfilled it’s an opportunity missed, an extra staffing challenge drawing attention away from other important priorities, or a customer perhaps needing to wait longer than they should have to.
Visit https://spfa.boxwoodgo.com/jobs to view the full article online. |
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The International Roofing Expo®, with the full support of NRCA, has rescheduled its in-person event, which was going to be held in April 2021, to Aug. 10-12, 2021, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. It also will be launching a virtual conference and expo, which will be held March 2-4, 2021.
Visit https://www.theroofingexpo.com/en/home.html to view the full article online. |