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SPFA News and Announcements
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SPFA has renewed it’s partnership with Boxwood to provide an up-to-date job board on the main page www.sprayfoam.org. This SPFA job board allows all SPFA members to post job openings on this list at no charge, and also lists all SPF-related jobs posted on Indeed.com. Job openings posted by members through the SPFA job board are not listed on the Indeed website. For more information about the SPFA job board, please contact Rick Duncan (rickduncan@sprayfoam.org).
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DEADLINE: December 4, 12am PST Nomination submissions for National Industry Excellence Awards are coming in! Don’t miss out – get your nomination completed soon! Even if you haven’t started it yet, there is still time! It is easier than ever for contractors to complete submissions! Three new tools for you this year: 1. SPF Industry Suppliers want to help! Reach out to yours for assistance! (You get extra credit too!) 2. Previous Award Winners can mentor you. Contact Lisa Smith for details. 3. SPFA created a “How to” video to walk you through the process – we know that not everyone wants to read the instructions (even though they are very informative) – this video will talk you through the process. IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW: Only SPFA Members are eligible. Not a Member? Join now! Projects completed between December 1, 2019 through November 30, 2021 are eligible. (Normally it is just a one year period of time, but since we didn’t have awards last year, we’ve included that year.) Visit our website for more details on SprayFoam 2022 Nomination Process and Past Winners! Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=699217&issueID=80582 to view the full article online. |
Industry News and Announcements
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The Employment Policy Division of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce recently shared an update regarding the Executive Order that requires federal contractors to ensure their covered employees are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Visit https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/FAR-Council-Guidance-on-Agency-Issuance-of-Deviations-to-Implement-EO-14042.pdf?utm_medium=Email&utm_source=SFMC&utm_campaign=&utm_content= to view the full article online. |
Only 14 states and the District of Columbia have added construction jobs since just before the start of the pandemic in February 2020, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America.
Visit https://www.agc.org/news/2021/10/22/only-14-states-and-dc-added-construction-jobs-pandemic-began-supply-problems-lack to view the full article online.
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Even in the world of construction and skilled trades, you can find popular YouTubers, TikTok stars and Instagram champions working on houses, perfecting their crafts.
Visit https://www.constructiondive.com/news/9-construction-social-media-influencers-to-watch/608341/ to view the full article online. |
Health & Safety
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SPFA has announced a partnership with Cal Beyer, CWP and CSDZ to provide key education and resources to both spray foam and construction industry participants on suicide and substance abuse prevention. Fueled in part by ongoing stressors including the pandemic, as well as the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) assessment of the construction industry having the second highest rate of suicide in the United States at 53.3 per 100,000 workers, the SPFA Board of Directors initiated its campaign to assist the industry. As part of the program, the SPFA on November 18 will host an informative webinar led by Cal Beyer, which will be accessible at no cost to all in the construction industry. Cal Beyer, CWP is Vice President of Workforce Risk and Worker Wellbeing for CSDZ, a Holmes Murphy Company. Cal was instrumental in the launch of the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention. He serves on the Executive Committee for the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention and the Expert Advisory Group for the Center for Workplace Mental Health. On November 18 from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. eastern, Beyer will deliver a one-hour webinar entitled "Shining Light on Mental Health & Suicide Prevention.” The live webinar is open to all construction industry members and will be recorded and made easily accessible for later viewing. The webinar is part of the SPFA’s larger campaign providing key resources and information to help prevent suicide and substance abuse within the industry. To access the SPFA’s full resources on suicide and substance abuse prevention, which includes statistics, supportive organizations, articles, tool box talks, national hotline information and much more, visit www.sprayfoam.org/content.asp?admin=Y&contentid=400. To register for the November 18 webinar, visit www.sprayfoam.org/ev_calendar_day.asp?date=11%2F18%2F21&eventid=26. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=699216&issueID=80582 to view the full article online. |
From the Current Issue of SPRAYFOAM PROFESSIONAL Magazine
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SPFA Membership
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Hose Solutions, Inc. – Houston, TX Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=699227&issueID=80582 to view the full article online. |
SprayFoam 2024 Convention and Expo News
Full payment for your booth is due no later than October 31, 2021. That is also when the Discounted Early Booth Pricing expires. If you want to exhibit during SprayFoam 2022, but haven’t reserved a booth yet – do it NOW! Booth fees increase on November 1, 2021. See the Exhibitor Brochure for details!
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=699224&issueID=80582 to view the full article online.
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San Antonio Riverwalk 889 East Market Street – San Antonio, TX The room block we have at the Marriott Riverwalk Hotel in San Antonio is filling up! Be sure to make your reservation soon to ensure you get into the Headquarter Hotel at the discounted rate. Please note, we are holding a few rooms on the weekend nights before and after our convention for those that want to extend their stay. If you are arriving early or staying late and get a notice while making hotel reservations that the hotel is sold out, don’t panic yet – contact kmarcavage@sprayfoam.org. When we are this early in the hotel reservation process, chances are you got this notice because one of the shoulder dates is filled and we can make adjustments based on hotel availability. This is why you should act NOW – we may be able to tweak the block now, it is much harder to do closer to our convention. Please note: The hotel will be offering the SPFA discounted rate until February 7, 2022 or until our room block sells out. Historically the rooms in the Headquarter Hotel fill quickly, so please make your reservation soon! Visit https://www.sprayfoam.org/sf22hotels to view the full article online.
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SPFA has a variety of sponsorship opportunities to fit every budget! Check out all the options and details in the Sponsorship Prospectus. Remember, sponsorships are available on a first-come basis! Complete and send us the form on page 11 soon to get the most out of your sponsorship. We’ll begin posting sponsor logos soon, promoting the companies which promote SprayFoam 2022! We look forward to working on these details with you! Contact Kelly Marcavage for details at kmarcavage@sprayfoam.org.
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SPFA Courses and Certification
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Like many COVID restrictions, the PCP Quarantine Special is also ending effective October 31, 2021. As you’ll recall, this special gave all SPFA Members and those companies enrolled in PCP the opportunity to take the PCP Exam Prep Courses online for FREE. If you are interested in taking advantage before it expires, please contact kmarcavage@sprayfoam.org.
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If you are seeking PCP Certification, please note these PCP Activities at SprayFoam 2022 in San Antonio. Plan on being in San Antonio on Monday and Tuesday, February 28 and March 1 for these pre-convention activities. Exam Prep Courses (8am-4pm) Monday, Feb. 28 Tues, March 1 SPF Assistant SPF Installer (Insulation) SPF Master Installer (Roofing) SPF Project Manager (Insulation) SPF Master Installer (Insulation) SPF Installer (Roofing) SPF Project Manager (Roofing) PCP Field Exams (Monday and Tuesday, Feb 28-March 1: 8am-4pm) Required for SPF Master Installer Certification. Field Exams will be offered for Roofing, Open and Closed Cell Insulation. PCP Written Exams (Monday-Wednesday, Feb. 28-March 2: 8am-6pm and Thurs, March 3 8am-4pm) Written Exams are conducted in testing room within the hours listed above.
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SPFA Job Board
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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.
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Federal/State Government News
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Presently nine states have restrictions in place on the use of hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) blowing agents used in high-pressure closed-cell spray polyurethane foam (ccSPF). These states include WA, CA, CO, NY, VT, MA, NJ, MD and DE. Starting January 1, 2022, two more states, ME and VA, will be added to this list. Five other states, OR, NV, TX, CT and RI are developing similar regulations that could be in place by 2023. However, it is possible that these states may defer to federal action on HFCs. EPA recently approved several petitions under the AIM Act. This approval indicates EPA is planning to implement a national framework to phase-down HFCs. The American Chemistry Council’s Center for the Polyurethanes Industry website maintains an interactive map that summarizes state-specific requirements. The map may be found here. SPFA recommends that all SPF contractors doing business in these states work with their suppliers to determine the specific details regarding the transportation, storage, sales and reporting requirements for each state. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=699340&issueID=80582 to view the full article online. |
Events
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Research and development for the conference agenda at Foam Expo and Adhesives & Bonding Expo North America 2022 (June 28-30) has begun! Submit your talk proposals via the online form before Friday, January 14, 2022 to be considered.
Visit https://www.foam-expo.com/conference/call-for-speakers?utm_campaign=2269602_FMX22%20-%20Call%20for%20speakers%20open&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Foam%20Expo&dm_i=3NN7,1CN8I,5AAPJQ,4WK4P,1 to view the full article online. |