Spray polyurethane foam delivers strong performance in residential and commercial building envelopes, but successful installation depends on more than product selection. This article explains key code considerations for SPF, including fire requirements, thermal and ignition barriers, inspection readiness, and how early coordination can help avoid costly rework. read more
Elevate has introduced a LEED v5 Credit Guide designed to help project teams understand how roofing systems can support certification priorities such as carbon reduction, energy efficiency, resilience, water management, and material transparency. The guide outlines how commercial roofing products, including reflective membranes and high R-value insulation, can contribute to measurable performance outcomes under the updated LEED framework. read more
BASF says its new Zhanjiang Verbund site in Guangdong, China, has started operations on schedule and below budget. The facility is expected to generate €4 billion to €5 billion in sales by 2030, with EBITDA turning positive from 2027 as production ramps up. The company is positioning the site as a low-carbon, digitally enabled hub powered by 100% renewable energy. read more
Karen Haight Huntsman, beloved matriarch, philanthropist, and lifelong advocate for compassionate care, passed away on June 1, 2026, at age 88. Her legacy of faith, family devotion, and service lives on through the institutions she helped shape, the countless lives she touched, and the generations of family who carry forward her love and example. read more
Covestro’s Baytown, Texas site received the 2025 Caring for Texas Award from the Texas Chemistry Council, recognizing its leadership in safety, environmental stewardship, sustainability, emergency preparedness and community engagement. read more
Insulation Distributors Inc. (IDI) has once again earned top recognition from Insulate America, being named 2026 Supplier of the Year Award winner for the fifth year in a row. read more
Berkshire Hathaway will acquire Taylor Morrison Home Corporation for $72.50 per share in cash, valuing the homebuilder at approximately $8.5 billion. The deal is expected to close in the second half of 2026. read more
The article describes R&A Contracting’s award-winning restoration of a massive spray foam roofing system across seven 100-year-old buildings in St. Louis. Over ten weeks, the team scarified aging foam, primed the roofs, and applied 330,000 square feet of 2.8 LB Everest closed-cell spray foam plus HT Everest Acrylic Coatings while battling weather, logistics, truck traffic, and a tight winter deadline. read more
Harbourside Spray Foam tackled a challenging winter spray foam job at the Royal Canadian Air Force Museum in Comox, BC, using hoarding, heat, and Genyk’s Winter Blend closed-cell foam to insulate a new glass pavilion designed to preserve a historic aircraft year-round. read more
Recent field inspections of spray polyurethane foam (SPF) roofing systems have revealed a recurring and largely preventable failure trend: building owners are not performing the maintenance necessary to protect the integrity of their SPF roof assemblies. read more
A volunteer crew of 25 spray foam contractors insulated the new Isaiah 117 House in Hillsborough, FL, donating labor, foam, PPE, food, and supplies to create a quiet, energy-efficient home for children awaiting foster care placement. The project highlighted industry teamwork, generosity, and community impact. read more
If you’re like most contractors, you didn't get into this industry to live in the zoo. The zoo is for the 97%, the people who want the comfort and safety of bi-weekly paychecks, predictable routines, and the security of a cage they’ve learned to call home. There’s nothing wrong with that life. But it’s not why you started your business. read more
