SPFA is an active member of this new coalition examining the responsible and proper treatment of products containing fire retardants.
Visit http://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/EEFC-Opposes-Building-Code-Proposals-That-Would-Side-Step-a-Long-Standing-Fire-Safety-Test.html to view the full article online. |
 ASHRAE, SPFA and many other supporting organizations urge continued support for the Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption Survey (CBECS), and requested continuing allocation of funding for CBECS to maintain progress on the 2012 edition of the Survey, even as EIA faces challenging funding reductions as a result of sequestration and lower congressional appropriations.Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/pdf/Microsoft_Word_-_ASHRAE_EIA-CBECS_Support_Letter-March_2013_v2_ALL.pdf to view the full article online. |
“Designing Spaces,” the award-winning home improvement television series, aired as part of its annual “Think Green” series a segment highlighting the energy efficiency of spray polyurethane foam. The episode of “Designing Spaces” featuring spray foam insulation aired on April 26. The show will air again on Lifetime TV on May 22 at 7:30 a.m. (all time zones).
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Aubrey Davis and Emmett R. Jamieson are both remembered for their contributions to the industry, their families and the people with whom they did business.
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The Spray Foam Coalition (SFC) of the Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) has established a quarterly statistical data program that provides historical data on spray polyurethane foam (SPF) sales.
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The capacity for optimism is often thought to be a defining characteristic of the human species. As a result, the potential benefits of optimism have been a popular research topic in psychology, and there is now extensive research demonstrating that optimism is adaptive — i.e., it provides benefits — including improved well-being and physical health.
Visit https://news.ku.edu/2013/05/07/optimism-universal-and-so-are-benefits-researcher-says to view the full article online. |
 Some of the articles in the Spring 2013 issue of SPRAYFOAM Professional magazine include:-New Year, New You: Set a Plan to Start Moving in the Direction You Have Been Wanting to Go -NOBS Rating System: Four Critical Considerations for SPF Roofing Contractors -Attics: Easy Energy Efficiency -- Try These Three Successful Approaches to Achieving a Well-insulated Attic -Legislative Update: Fiscal Cliff Bridged, Fiscal "Cascade" Ahead -Safety First: CPI Expands Its Chemical Health and Safety Training Programs -ABAA News: Phase II Wall Assembly Monitoring Just Completed Be sure you are on the list to receive this issue and future ones! The link to sign up is below. Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/spfa/signup.asp to view the full article online. |
 When Brad and Shirley Houlden whip around in their two Corvettes on professional-grade driving courses, they seem a lifetime removed from the lean years of the late 1970s and early 1980s, when they could barely make a living as farmers. Theirs is a sprayfoam success story that has mirrored the industry’s exponential growth in recent years, and just like their sports cars, they show no signs of slowing down. The Houldens started Cambridge, Neb.-based Houlden Contracting Inc. in 1983, and now run a four-person business in 30 counties across northwestern Kansas, western Nebraska and northeastern Colorado.
Visit http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/naylor/SPFQ0113/index.php?startid=28 to view the full article online. |
Read about some of the ways SPFA is working for you, including some of the highlights of 2012 and plans for 2013.
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 Congratulations to all the winners in the 2013 Annual SPFA National Contractor Excellence Awards. These projects are examples of SPF’s unique performance, applicability and appeal. In upcoming issues of SPRAYFOAM Professional, various winning projects will be spotlighted. Be sure to check out what contributed to each winner's success!>>Arizona Foam & Spray: Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints >>Spray-Tec Inc.: Bluegrass Community and Technical College Newtown Pike Campus >>Southwest Spray Foam LLC: Television Personality Steve Thomas >>Smart Choice Insulation & Roofing, Inc.: The Flour Tower >>West Roofing Systems, Inc.: Boulevard Terrace & Neal Terrace Apartments >>Honeywell Building Envelope Solutions: 206,000 sq.ft. re-roofing over BUR with extensive removal >>Biofoam: Fermilab >>West Roofing Systems, Inc.: Playhouse Square 14th Street Theatre Roof Reconstruction >>Insulate SB, Inc: The Book House >>J. Calman Industries: Coastal Progress – Marine Vessel Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/pdf/Awards_Program_2013.pdf to view the full article online. |
SPFA’s 2013 Annual Convention and Expo was another record breaker. The show beat its last East Coast attendance record by 144 attendees. The energy and commitment demonstrated at the show were fantastic, and excitement carried back into the industry with almost 400 new SPFA Professional Certification Program tests being taken. The various breakout sessions were well attended and offered very valuable information for the SPF professional. To download your copy of those presentations, please click here. |
 SPFA knows there are lots of organizations out there that would like to have you in their membership. But if you are in, or getting into, the sprayfoam business, we are the place for you. We work hard to represent you well and give you value back for your support.
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Gaco Western, a leader in innovative spray foam insulation products, is pleased to announce that the company has made a commitment to ensure GacoWallFoam contractors are certified under the SPFA Professional Certification Program by January 1, 2015.
Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/pdf/Gaco_Western_Commits_to_SPFA_Certification_by_January_1,_2015.pdf to view the full article online. |
Demilec USA, LLC is now offering a preparatory seminar to assist contractors and installers to certify under the SPFA Professional Certification Program. The goal is to prepare the attendees to take the SPFA examinations for the various levels of installer (applicator) certification, plus there is a day of business training and a full day of hands-on training including spray technique, troubleshooting and equipment maintenance. On the final day of training, all students have the opportunity to take the tests for any of the SPFA certifications.
The next class is June 25-28 in Arlington, Texas. Visit http://www.demilecusa.com/event/authorized-contractor-orientation-9 to view the full article online. |
Since SPFA completed development of the SPF Professional Certification Program (PCP) and publicly rolled it out at its annual convention and expo in February, already almost 800 tests have been administered.
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 Sarasota Roofing Company puts Touch ‘n Seal’s Storm Bond Roof Tile Adhesive to the test.
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-Moving the Needle on Commercial Energy Efficiency Standards
-Energy Efficiency Legislation Expected to Clear First Hurdle in Senate -Healthy Schools Day Focuses Nation on Indoor Air Quality -High-Performance Building Week Starts May 14 -President Obama Honors Building Safety Month Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=217684&issueID=31965 to view the full article online. |
A proposed guideline that will establish a uniform procedure for transmitting design, construction, testing and operational information to building owners and operators is open for public comment.
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The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) of the American Chemistry Council is accepting entries for its 2013 Polyurethane Innovation Award. The award winner will be announced during the 2013 Polyurethanes Technical Conference, which runs from Sept. 23 to 25 at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel in Phoenix. Nominations for this year’s award must be received by CPI no later than 5 p.m. EDT on June 18.
Visit http://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/Polyurethanes-Industry-Seeks-Nominations-for-Innovation.html to view the full article online. |
The Building Codes Assistance Project releases regular updates on building energy codes through its quarterly BCAP Newsletter and weekly Code Alert Bulletin.
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Updates from ASE include:
-DOE Publishes Methods for Estimating Energy Efficiency Savings -Energy 2030 in Action: Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments Taking the Lead on Energy Efficiency -Top 10 Energy Efficiency Smartphone Apps -Annual PowerSave Campus Summit Calls for Action on Energy Efficiency Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=217688&issueID=31965 to view the full article online. |
 The State Net Capitol Journal contains timely and pertinent information for almost every business owner in every state. Read up on Health Reform, Budget & Taxes, Politics & Leadership, Governors, Bird's Eye View, Hot Issues, and Once Around the Statehouse Lightly. Volume XXI, No. 13 May 6, 2013 Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/pdf/sncj_050613.pdf to view the full article online. |
If you are debating starting your own business, consider forming a limited liability company (LLC) rather than a corporation or trust.
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Thought leaders will gather to discuss barriers, solutions and action plans during the 20 executive dialogue sessions and two plenary sessions, which seek to answer the pertinent issues facing our environment, economy and future. One prominent issue to be addressed is increasing energy productivity through investment, modernization and education.
Visit http://eeglobalforum.org/latest-news/investment-education-and-modernization-ee-global-forum-2013-identifies-the-next-generation-of-energy-efficiency to view the full article online. |
Building Science Fundamentals is a two-day seminar that teaches the basic knowledge needed to design and build durable, energy efficient, affordable and healthy buildings. The registration fee for this seminar is $795.
Visit http://www.buildingscienceseminars.com/seminars/building-science-fundamentals-2013.aspx to view the full article online. |
Building Science Fundamentals is a two-day seminar that teaches the basic knowledge needed to design and build durable, energy efficient, affordable and healthy buildings. The registration fee for this seminar is $795.
Visit http://www.buildingscienceseminars.com/seminars/building-science-fundamentals-2013.aspx to view the full article online. |
Join ASHRAE in sharing lofty ideas and high-level concepts on what’s new in the building industry in Denver, Colo., at the 2013 Annual Conference. Earn PDHs or an ASHRAE certification, while hearing the latest updates from the Society and other leaders in the industry.
Visit https://www.ashrae.org/membership--conferences/conferences/2013-ashrae-annual-conference to view the full article online. |
Demilec USA, LLC is now offering a preparatory seminar to assist contractors and installers to certify under the SPFA Professional Certification Program. The goal is to prepare the attendees to take the SPFA examinations for the various levels of installer (applicator) certification, plus there is a day of business training and a day of hands-on training. On the final day, all students have the opportunity to take the tests for any of the SPFA certifications.
Visit http://www.demilecusa.com/event/authorized-contractor-orientation-9 to view the full article online. |
You have a row house, you have a walk up, you have a frame house - whatever you have, you have a mess and you want to fix it. How do you not screw it up? Get all our questions answered at this seminar with Dr. Joseph Lstiburek. The registration fee for this seminar is $395.
Visit http://www.buildingscienceseminars.com/seminars/renovation-rehabilitation-2013.aspx to view the full article online. |
Designed for current users who want to take it to the next level, this class will enhance the quality and speed of your WUFI results. Tips and tricks, hands-on practice with advanced examples, and discussion of field validation exercises are all part of this advanced seminar. The registration fee for this seminar is $395.
Visit http://www.buildingscienceseminars.com/seminars/advanced-wufi-2013.aspx to view the full article online. |
Building Science Fundamentals is a two-day seminar that teaches the basic knowledge needed to design and build durable, energy efficient, affordable and healthy buildings. The registration fee for this seminar is $795.
Visit http://www.buildingscienceseminars.com/seminars/building-science-fundamentals-2013.aspx to view the full article online. |
Building Science Fundamentals is a two-day seminar that teaches the basic knowledge needed to design and build durable, energy efficient, affordable and healthy buildings. The registration fee for this seminar is $795.
Visit http://www.buildingscienceseminars.com/seminars/building-science-fundamentals-2013.aspx to view the full article online. |
The 2013 Polyurethanes Technical Conference will be held September 23-25, 2013, in Phoenix, Ariz. CPI is now accepting poster abstracts for the conference. Poster abstracts are due August 22, 2013.
Visit http://polyurethane.americanchemistry.com/Polyurethanes-Technical-Conference/2013-Conference.html to view the full article online. |
Building industry professionals are heading to Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort in Phoenix, Ariz., with a real purpose - to learn the science and above code strategies behind energy efficient and high performance building practices, to understand new regulations and legislative measures, and to capitalize on increasing opportunities.
Visit https://www.eeba.org/conference/ to view the full article online. |
Designed for current users who want to take it to the next level, this class will enhance the quality and speed of your WUFI results. Tips and tricks, hands-on practice with advanced examples, and discussion of field validation exercises are all part of this advanced seminar. The registration fee for this seminar is $395.
Visit http://www.buildingscienceseminars.com/seminars/advanced-wufi-2013.aspx to view the full article online. |
Building Science Experts’ Session is an annual two-day seminar that focuses on advanced building science topics. This session is intended to provide thought provoking professional development for experienced building industry professionals who are interested in healthy, durable and energy efficient new and old buildings. The registration fee for this seminar is $795.
Visit http://www.buildingscienceseminars.com/seminars/building-science-experts-session-2013.aspx to view the full article online. |
"Introduction to Air Barriers" provides an overview of the performance requirements of air barrier materials, assemblies, and systems, and includes a discussion on relevant building code requirements. This course AIA and state credits and qualifies for HSW. Please check course specifications for all available credit and details: www.aecdaily.com/sponsor/abaa |