The PDA Board of Directors recently voted to move forward with the Renaissance Dallas North Hotel as the host property for the 2022 Annual Conference. The conference will begin on Monday, October 10 and will end on Wednesday, October 12.
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Every three years the International Codes Council updates the model building codes, commonly called the I-codes. It is important that SPF contractors understand important changes. Late last year, the 2021 I-codes were published and include the International Residential Code (IRC), International Building Code (IBC) and the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). Several changes in this new edition of the model building codes impact SPF.
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The Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance is pleased to announce that the SprayFoam Convention and Expo is returning in 2022. After taking a pandemic-related hiatus (like most big events this year), the Sprayfoam 2022 Convention and Expo will be held February 28th through March 3rd in San Antonio, Texas. The first show in more than two years is expected to bring together all of the industry’s movers and shakers for a near week-long extravaganza.
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With the release of the latest landmark climate report by the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), DuPont (NYSE:DD) today announced it is even more urgent that architects, policymakers and industry work together to limit the impact of global warming, and reduce embodied carbon.
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Scrutiny of the spray foam industry is nothing new. One reason for this scrutiny is that spray foam is a disruptive technology to more traditional materials and therefore requires a change in mindset for code authorities, builders, and consumers.
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Changing practices by pest management professions (PMPs) have impacted the ability to insulate crawlspaces with SPF in regions of high termite infestation–essentially impacting all wood-framed buildings in the southern United States.
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As we enter the second half of 2021, what are your thoughts on the overall state of the spray foam industry? Simon Baker: We are facing some challenges, however it’s not all bad. Market demand is very strong, driven by surging new home construction.
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The Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA) has been hard at work expanding its offerings and benefits to members and the industry. With the recent launch of our improved website, we are utilizing the online portal as a central hub for all resources, education, certifications, event information, technical guidance and much more.
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Based on the recommendations of the Membership Committee, co-chaired by Ken Wells (Elite Insulation & Polypro, LLC) and Teri England (SmartChoice Insulation & Roofing), we launched the initiative for the “NEW” SPFA!
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A summary of the Westford Symposium XXIII, which included several interesting presentations related to the spray polyurethane foam industry.
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On Saturday, March 16th at the RCI, Inc. Opening Ceremony of their International Convention and Trade Show, with an emotional video montage including pictures of past presidents and founders of this 36-year-old association, RCI, Inc. announced their new name will be the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants or IIBEC.
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