 >>SPFA Completes New Worksite Safety Signs>>Underwriters Laboratory Environment (ULe) Publishes Environmental Product Declaration for SPF >>SPFA PCP Certification Exams Break 1,000 >>SPFA Publishes Cold-Climate Hybrid Insulation Guidelines for Zones 4-7 >>SPFA Committee Updates >>SPFA Commits Resources on Sprayfoam to Homebuilders >>Start Planning for SprayFoam Convention & Expo, Jan. 26-29, 2014 Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=246488&issueID=31981 to view the full article online. |
 >>U.S. Chemical Industry Poised for Dynamic Expansion; Set to Outpace Overall U.S. Economy>>2-Ethylhexanoic Acid Delisted from California’s Proposition 65 >>Graco Takes the Guesswork Out of Foam Insulating >>Sprayfoam Helps Smother Attic Fires >>Energy Department Announces Winners of Housing Innovation Awards Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=246487&issueID=31981 to view the full article online. |
 >>Guidance for Developing a Written Respiratory Protection Program>>OSHA Schedules Public Meeting on Proposed Rule to Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses >>OSHA Releases New Resources to Better Protect Workers from Hazardous Chemicals >>ACC Offers Recommendations to Improve New Worker Safety Tools Released by OSHA Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=246492&issueID=31981 to view the full article online. |
 --From the Staff at SPFA
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 While the Winter 2013 SPRAYFOAM Professional magazine should have arrived in your mailbox already, don't forget it is also available online. If you didn't receive a digital copy, be sure to sign up below to have it delivered directly to your Inbox. Take advantage of these enhanced features in the digital version:>>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=246484&issueID=31981 to view the full article online. |
 Critical milestones and information you need to make your plans now:1. Convention and hotel registration is open. 2. SPFA will be offering the PCP certification Field Exams for Master Installer levels of insulation and roofing. 3. If you are interested in exhibiting, there is limited space remaining. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=246485&issueID=31981 to view the full article online. |
 >>SPFA Publishes New Membership Brochure>>SPFA 2013-2014 Membership Directory and Buyers' Guide >>SPFA 2013 National Contractor Excellence Award Winning Projects >>SPFA Member Benefits Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=246486&issueID=31981 to view the full article online. |
>>BSI-073: Macbeth Does Vapor Barriers (Double, Double Toil and Trouble)
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 >>SPFA Professional Certification Program (PCP) Updates>>Spray Foam Coalition Supports SPFA Professional Certification Program Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=246491&issueID=31981 to view the full article online. |
>>Premium Spray Products Names New Manager
>>Rhino Linings Corp. Acquires San Diego-Based Expo Stucco Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=246558&issueID=31981 to view the full article online. |
 >>Senators Still Hopeful for Year-End Energy Bill Passage>>Debate Stalls on National Defense Bill >>Building Energy Code Stakeholders Gather in Washington, D.C. for Annual Meeting >>Report Released on Including Building Codes in the National Flood Insurance Program 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. |
>>ASHRAE Seeking Comments on Purposed Data Center Energy Standard
>>ASHRAE Offers Opportunity to Comment on Proposed Guideline for Commissioning Existing Systems, Assemblies >>ASHRAE/IBPSA-USA Building Simulation Conference Announces Call for Presenters >>CPI Seeking Papers, Posters for the 2014 Polyurethanes Technical Conference >>NAHB/Builders Mutual Insurance Company SAFE Awards Now Accepting Entries Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=246498&issueID=31981 to view the full article online. |
Source: todaysfacilitymanager.com / Jared Blum
This article by Jared Blum serves as a more extensive counterpoint to a piece posted on FacilityBlog on September 26, 2013.
Building performance is a top priority for consumers, architects, and contractors, and foam insulation plays a very important role in improving energy efficiency and controlling the indoor environment. In order to meet critical fire safety standards and codes, manufacturers of foam insulation add flame retardants to their products. However, an article on FacilityBlog, "Study Finds Health And Environmental Risk In Building Insulation," failed to convey the valuable and important role that flame retardants serve in foam insulation. |
>>ASHRAE Publishes 2013 Version of Thermal Comfort Standard
>>Spray Polyurethane Foam Design Guidance: Insulation and Air Barrier Requirements of the 2012 I-Codes >>buildingSMART alliance Symposium Provides the Basics of BIM, Identifies Value of Standards >>The Building Codes Assistance Project Updates on Building Energy Codes Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=246495&issueID=31981 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. 36 Dec. 9, 2013 Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/pdf/sncj_120913.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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The 2014 rate of 56 cents, effective January 1, 2014, decreases as compared to the current rate of 56.5 cents-per-mile.
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Source: Associationadviser.com/Debi Scholar
Executives stream through the doors, most with their smartphones or ear buds glued to their ears as they approach the conference registration table. The attendees register and receive their tablet, which is designed to provide them with instant information and collaboration opportunities throughout your meeting. Using their assigned tablet, each executive registers for a one-on-one meeting later in the day and walks into your first presentation... Visit http://www.associationadviser.com/index.php/10-powerful-tablet-strategies-for-your-meetings-and-events/ to view the full article online. |