 >>SPFA Quarterly D.I.C.E. Webinar Series Hosts Claudette Reichel of LSU: Basic Building Science Insights for Sprayfoam, HVAC and Moisture>>Start Planning for SprayFoam Convention & Expo, Jan. 26-29, 2014 >>SPFA Joins New Coalition Examining Fire Retardants >>California Proposal to Eliminate Flame Retardants in Foam Plastics >>Industry-Level Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for SPF in Progress Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=226052&issueID=31970 to view the full article online. |
>>Check Out This New Site: SprayFoamHomes.com
>>Advanced Energy Design Guides Hit Half-Million Circulation Mark
>>Free Resources for Professionals, ASHRAE Annual Conference Highlights
>>ACC Calls on Congress and DHS to Partner with Industry to Advance Chemical Security
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 SPRAYFOAM Professional magazine is always available online. Read the Summer 2013 issue anytime, anywhere with enhanced features:>>Search for specific keywords or phrases >>Flag favorite articles >>Make notes in the margins >>Connect with vendors quickly and easily Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=226048&issueID=31970 to view the full article online. |
 >>SPFA 2013 National Contractor Excellence Award Winning Projects>>SPFA Member Benefits Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=226049&issueID=31970 to view the full article online. |
>>Movie Star Moves into Member's House
>>Air Sealing Without Foam >>Can We Replace Foam Insulation? Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=226063&issueID=31970 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. SPFA members and partners, including Gaco Western, Premium Spray Systems, Demilec, Bayer Material Science, and the ABAA Conference have all hosted testing sessions.>>Spray Foam Nation Offering SPFA Certification Classes in July/August >>Spray Foam Coalition Supports SPFA Professional Certification Program >>Gaco Western Commits to SPFA Certification by January 1, 2015 >>Demilec USA Holds SPFA Certification Seminar Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=226056&issueID=31970 to view the full article online. |
 Huntsman Corporation signed a definitive agreement to acquire the business of Oxid L.P., a privately-held manufacturer and marketer of specialty urethane polyols based in Houston, Texas.
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 Bayer MaterialScience LLC has rejoined the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA) and will support its efforts to raise industry standards for spray foam application training and certification.
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June 25, 2013, OSHA announces new National Emphasis Program for occupational exposure to isocyanates. This National Emphasis (aka enforcement) Program is directed at roughly 20 industries using isocyanates, including spray polyurethane foam insulation and roofing.
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 Craig Morrison, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Momentive Performance Materials Holdings LLC, and Chairman of the American Chemistry Council’s board of directors testified July 11 before the House Subcommittee on the Environment and the Economy to deliver the messages that effective chemical regulation must protect health and the environment while also promoting innovation, new product development, growth and competitiveness of U.S. manufacturers.
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 On June 27, 2013, the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee approved the fiscal year (FY) 2014 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill totaling $34.773 billion, which is $1.96 billion below the FY'13 enacted level. The bill includes $53 million for the U.S. State Energy Program and $190 million for the Weatherization Assistance Program.
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 >>Threat of North Carolina Code Roll-Back Seems to Have Passed – For Now >>Energy Code Fight Taking Shape in Show-Me State City >>DOE Updates Energy Efficiency Requirements for New Federal Buildings to ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2010 >>DOE Issues Final Rule for Test Procedures for Residential Furnaces and Boilers – References ASHRAE Standard 103 >>U.S. House Passes FY 2014 Energy & Water Funding Bill >>High-Performance Building Congressional Caucus Coalition Holds Congressional Briefing on Public-Private Partnerships for Public Buildings >>U.S. House Science Committee Holds Hearing on Management & Oversight of DOE’s National Labs ASHRAE's Government Affairs Update details information on government affairs-related activities of interest to ASHRAE members and others interested in the built environment. For questions or more information, contact Mark Ames, ASHRAE's Senior Manager of Federal Government Affairs, at mames@ashrae.org. Visit https://www.ashrae.org/government-affairs/government-affairs-updates to view the full article online. |
 >>SPFA Looks for Input on Draft of Builders Handbook>>ASHRAE Extends Paper Deadline for "Efficient, High Performance Buildings for Developing Economies" Conference >>Call for Papers for ASHRAE 2014 Annual Conference Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=226061&issueID=31970 to view the full article online. |
 >>The Building Codes Assistance Project (BCAP) releases regular updates on building energy codes through its quarterly BCAP Newsletter and weekly Code Alert Bulletin. >>BCAP annual report is now available. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=226058&issueID=31970 to view the full article online. |
 >>Alliance to Save Energy's Efficiency News
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 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. 21 July 15, 2013 Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/pdf/sncj_071513.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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