 >>2015 Sprayfoam Convention and Expo Exhibitor Registration Open!>>SPFA Elects New Board Members >>SPFA Completes Environmental Product Declaration for SPF Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=281597&issueID=31999 to view the full article online. |
>>Huntsman Announces Manufacturing Disruption at Port Neches, Texas Facility
>>A Look Back: Executive Order on Federal Energy Management
>>Report on Polyurethane Chemicals Released
>>U.S. Department of Energy's Building America Updates
>>Federal Report Highlights Five Years of Progress
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 The fall issue SPRAYFOAM Professional will be in your mailboxes and inboxes soon! If you want to be sure your inbox is on our address list, sign up for the digital version below. Some of the topics in this issue include:>>DIISOCYANATES – Correcting the Record on SPF in California >>SPF MISCONCEPTIONS – How Well Do You Know Sprayfoam? >>SPEAKING SENSIBLY – Intumescent Coatings and SPF >>2014 SPFA CONTRACTOR AWARDS (PROFOAM of Tennessee & West Roofing Systems) >>LEGISLATIVE UPDATE – Positioning for a Lame Duck Session >>SAFETY FIRST – What to Look for When Conducting Safety and Quality Control Inspections >>ABAA NEWS – Where Are We Going with High Performance Buildings? >>ASK THE EXPERT – Spraying in Cold Weather Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=281594&issueID=31999 to view the full article online. |
>>2014-15 SPFA Membership Directory and Buyers' Guide Being Mailed in September
>>SPFA Member Benefits >>Sprayfoam 2014 Coverage, Award Winners >>SPFA Publishes Membership Brochure Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=281595&issueID=31999 to view the full article online. |
Source: buildingscience.com / Joseph Lstiburek, Ph.D., P.Eng., ASHRAE Fellow
Chicago is well known for a bunch of things — among them a baseball team that does not win, fabulous pizza, and uninsulated masonry buildings. The Windy City does not want to be known for its uninsulated masonry building problem. Truth be told, this is not just a Chicago problem, but a Boston problem and a New York problem and a Philadelphia problem and a Detroit problem and a Montreal problem. Visit http://www.buildingscience.com/documents/insights/bsi079-deep-dish-retrofits/view?utm_source=Building+Science+Corporation+List&utm_campaign=47876a58c1-BSC+Newsletter+Issue+%2371&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_194890bc8c-47876a58c1-63940245 to view the full article online. |
 >>Certification Candidates Urged to Complete Requirements>>Field Exams Available at 2015 Sprayfoam Annual Convention and Expo >>SPFA PCP Exam Preparatory Course, Written Examinations and Field Examinations Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=281601&issueID=31999 to view the full article online. |
>>DOE Holds Meeting to Negotiate Draft Proposed Rule on Energy Efficiency for Manufactured Housing
>>GSA Green Building Advisory Committee Focuses on Federal Building Performance Labels
>>Support Growing for Referencing ICC 700 in National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015
GGAC Regional and Chapter Activities
>>North Carolina
--NC Department of Insurance Code Services Section Issues Explanation for New Energy Code Legislation
--NC Building Code Council Issues Emergency Rule
Visit https://www.ashrae.org/government-affairs/government-affairs-updates to view the full article online.
>>EPA Seeks Comments on Potential Revisions to its Risk Management Program
>>Papers Sought for International Conference on Energy and Environment in Ships Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=281609&issueID=31999 to view the full article online. |
bpi.org / Rich Carrione
It's been proven that many of the challenges in the home performance business have nothing to do with the technical expertise of home performance contractors. The challenges often lie in the contractors' inability to generate enough leads and close enough work so that his technical expertise can be put to work to save energy and reduce consumers' energy footprint. Visit http://www.bpi.org/news_pm_august_2014.aspx#article3 to view the full article online. |
>>Energy Department Invests $6 Million to Increase Building Energy Code Compliance Rates
>>Standards for Uniform Data Collection and Transfer in Home Performance Updated >>ASHRAE/IES Publish User’s Manual for Standard 90.1 >>DOE Issues Preliminary Determination of Energy Savings for ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2013 >>The Building Codes Assistance Project Updates on Building Energy Codes Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=281606&issueID=31999 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 XXII, No. 25 August 18, 2014 Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/pdf/sncj_081814.pdf to view the full article online. |
 See what's in store, as far as industry events, expos, training classes, online courses, certification programs and more.
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Source: SBA.gov
>>6 Franchise Purchasing Tips >>Learn How the SBA Can Help You Start and Grow Your Business >>ICYMI: Three NEW Free Online Training Business Courses Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=281611&issueID=31999 to view the full article online. |