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The new SPFA Geotechnical Applications Committee is planning it’s first meeting in April. If you are an SPFA-member supplier or a contractor that is currently using or considering using SPF foams for geotechnical applications, please consider joining this important new technical committee. If you are interested in joining, please contact Rick Duncan by email at rickduncan@sprayfoam.org.
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Watch your inbox: Within the next several days, we will be sending out survey(s) to SprayFoam 2022 Attendees and Exhibitors. Our goal is to continually improve our work on your behalf. Please take the time to respond! Thank you!
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=719382&issueID=82893 to view the full article online. |
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Workers who quit jobs last year — churning up the U.S. labor market — blame their departures on low pay, no opportunities for advancement and a feeling of disrespect at work, according to Pew Research Center.
Visit https://www.constructiondive.com/news/quitting-workers-seek-higher-pay-advancement-pew/620320/ to view the full article online. |
Nonresidential construction material prices rose 2.5% from January to February and increased 25.1% compared with one year ago. Softwood lumber prices are up 22.2% year-over-year and 5.2% from January to February. Iron and steel prices are up 50.3% year-over-year and down 7.3% for the month. Natural gas rose 65.1% from January to February, and crude petroleum climbed 13.7%.
Visit https://www.nrca.net/RoofingNews/construction-material-prices-are-24-4-higher-than-a-year-ago.3-16-2022.10345/Details/Story to view the full article online.
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Construction employment increased in nearly three out of four U.S. metro areas in January compared to a year ago, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government employment data.
Visit https://www.agc.org/news/2022/03/17/three-fourths-metro-areas-add-construction-jobs-january-2021-2022-soaring-job-openings-indicate-lack-0 to view the full article online. |
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North East Spray Foam, Warrensburg, NY Sealtite Inc., Fairbury, IL Tri-State Builders LLC, Hagerstown, MD USA Insulation, Cleveland, OH Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=717723&issueID=82893 to view the full article online. |
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=717724&issueID=82893 to view the full article online.
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The SPFA Equipment Committee has recently published a new TechDoc, SPFA-155 - Low Pressure Spray Polyurethane Equipment Guidelines. This new document, similar to SPFA-137 for high pressure equipment and SPFA-144 for coating equipment, provides an overview of equipment needed for safe application of low-pressure SPF materials. This document can be downloaded as a PDF free of charge for SPFA members or purchased from the SPFA Online Store.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=719456&issueID=82893 to view the full article online. |
SPFA Staff is pleased to announce that SprayFoam 2022 in San Antonio was a huge success. We set a record attendance of 1,518, which is 31% greater than SprayFoam 2020 in Pasadena and 19% increase over our largest show in the central US region.
Visit https://www.sprayfoam.org/sf22recap to view the full article online.
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Thanks to each of the Field Exam Sponsors and their employees, SPFA PCP had a record-breaking number of Field Exams conducted in San Antonio at SprayFoam 2022! Let’s keep that momentum going by completing certifications. With the exception of the Field Exams, everything else can be done from the comfort of your home or office. For example, SPFA has each of the PCP Exam Prep Courses available online. PCP Study Guides are also available to self-study! These are free to members – just login to website and go to Member Resources page to download. All of the documents and forms necessary to complete certifications are on our website – go to www.sprayfoam.org/pcp. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Kelly Marcavage at kmarcavage@sprayfoam.org. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/pdf/Signage_FE_sponsors_(2_SIGNS)_22x28-NEW2-11-22FINAL.pdf 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://www.sprayfoam.org/jobboard to view the full article online. |
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It’s back in person, and you—and your key employees—need to be there! Join with hundreds of fellow roofing industry professionals and meet with your members of Congress to discuss the critical issues facing your company and the roofing industry. Highlights include: - Opening cocktail reception - Advocacy training and issues briefing - Presentations from members of Congress - Administration speakers who will address supply chain issues or OSHA policies - Best practices for Capitol Hill meetings presented by a Congressional Chief of Staff panel - Capitol Hill meetings with congressional representatives (in person and virtual) - Wrap-up Reception at the Top of The Hill Banquet Center overlooking the National Mall You get all this (and more) for a registration fee of only $95 for company representatives and $35 for field workers, students and spouses. Visit https://www.nrca.net/advocacy/roofingday to view the full article online. |