 >>SPFA to Elect New Board Members>>SPF Article by Rick Duncan Appears in Roofing Contractor >>SPFA Finishes Environmental Product Declaration for SPF Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=262659&issueID=31990 to view the full article online. |
SPFA will be present and testifying at the May 7 hearing in Sacramento on the industry's behalf. All manufacturers, distributors, and California member contractors are encouraged to attend the hearing closest to them and communicate with the CA DTSC regarding inaccuracies in the Department's statement, and the negative impact upon SPF business in the state.
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 >>SPFA Sponsors U.S. DoE Challenge Home Student Competition>>SPFA PCP Training Puts Honeywell Solstice® LBA to the Test >>Statement from SPFA on California's Proposed Regulations >>DuPont Announces Production Plans to Support New Foam Expansion Agent >>Nominations Sought for Polyurethane Innovation Award >>New Bill Proposes the Creation of Performance-Based Whole-House Retrofit Tax Credit Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=262658&issueID=31990 to view the full article online. |
 From leadership in sustainability to managing legal requirements, the 2014 Associated General Contractors of America’s CEC will provide invaluable resources for environmental professionals in the construction industry. Learn from experts, federal agencies and your peers. Read more about the 2014 AGC CEC and register here. SPFA Members receive a savings of $100 off the non-AGC member rates that kick in on April 26.
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 If you didn't receive your digital or print copy of SPRAYFOAM Professional, sign up below to have future issues delivered directly to your Inbox. Some enhanced features in the digital version include:>>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=262655&issueID=31990 to view the full article online. |
 In addition to coverage of some of the SprayFoam 2014 sessions and events in the SPFA magazine, SPRAYFOAM Professional, some of the SPFA National Industry Excellence Award winners will be spotlighted there, as well.See images from SprayFoam 2014 at the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance Facebook site! Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=262656&issueID=31990 to view the full article online. |
>>SPFA Publishes Membership Brochure
>>SPFA 2013-2014 Membership Directory and Buyers' Guide >>SPFA Member Benefits Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=262657&issueID=31990 to view the full article online. |
Source: buildingscience.com
By Joseph Lstiburek, Ph.D. P.End., ASHRAE Fellow In what is turning out to be an unfortunate turn of phrase the terms "unvented attics" and "unvented roofs" have entered the lexicon. A lot of the blame for that goes to me and for that I am sorry. The "right" terms should have been "conditioned attics" and "conditioned roofs." When we move insulation to the underside of a roof deck the space below the insulation is now within the "conditioned space." This has all kinds of implications... Some good, some not so good. Visit http://www.buildingscience.com/documents/insights/bsi-077-cool-hand-luke-meets-attics/view?utm_source=Building+Science+Corporation+List&utm_campaign=24a62fa393-BSC+Newsletter+Issue+%2369&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_194890bc8c-24a62fa393-63940245 to view the full article online. |
 >>SPFA PCP – Accessible, Available and Affordable>>SPFA PCP Exam Preparatory Course, Written Examinations and Field Examinations Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=262663&issueID=31990 to view the full article online. |
Enter for a chance to win an iPad mini.
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 Federal Activities>>DOE Publishes Analysis of Standard 90.1-2013, Requests Public Comment >>HUD, USDA Publish Preliminary Determination on Standard 90.1-2007, 2009 IECC Visit https://www.ashrae.org/government-affairs/government-affairs-updates to view the full article online. |
>>Comments on OMB Proposed Update of Circular A-119 Are Due May 12
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Source: bpi.org / Peter Troast
Online reviews are a huge component of an effective web presence that drives leads and gets you business. Phony reviews have been in the news lately, review diversity across different channels is looking to be increasingly important, Google's review filter is getting increasingly stringent, etc. One thing about online reviews that may shock you is that negative reviews can actually be spun into a positive for your business. If you're wary of the whole review system, or if you're worried about asking for reviews because they might not be so good (or that a competitor may jump in and write a fake review to make you look bad), there's really not much to worry about. Visit http://www.bpi.org/news_pm_april_2014.aspx#article2 to view the full article online. |
The SBA and Small Business Majority will continue to host free Affordable Care Act 101 weekly webinars so small business owners can learn the basics of the Affordable Care Act and how they can enroll in health insurance marketplaces. Webinars are every Thursday at 2 p.m. ET.
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>>BPI Delivering DOE's Home Energy Score Nationwide in New BPI Rating Program
>>Spray Polyurethane Foam Design Guidance: Insulation and Air Barrier Requirements of the 2012 I-Codes >>The Building Codes Assistance Project Updates on Building Energy Codes Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=262667&issueID=31990 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. 12 April 21, 2014 Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/pdf/sncj_042114.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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