Time and time again, when I ask SPF Contractors about their biggest challenges, by far the number one response I get is LABOR. This has been an ongoing challenge for the SPF industry for many years and as we continue to grow it will continue to become more and more of a problem. read more
Starting any new business can be a logistical nightmare. However, logistics can sometimes play to an owner’s advantage. The Spray Foam Magazine Team (SFMT) spoke with one company owner whose logistics have kept competition from his front door. read more
Greenbuild is excited to announce a new free webinar taking place on January 31st from 1:00pm-2:00pm ET called Leading the Change: Finding a Pathway to Equitable Decarbonization. read more
A further education provider in Coventry is helping to train the first line of defense against rising home energy costs. read more
Huntsman Building Solutions, a global leader in high performance, sustainable building envelope solutions, today announced it will host a two-day Roofing Foam and Coatings Applicator Training on Thursday and Friday, July 21 and 22. Presented by the HBS tech department and roofing group, the live, virtual training will be held 10:00am to 5:00pm eastern on both days. read more
The Brees Dream Foundation today announced the launch of a new educational facility in Kenner, LA for training Louisianans in the skilled trades for construction. The BuildStrong Academy of Greater New Orleans will provide its training programs at no cost to students. Citing the severe labor shortage here and throughout the country, officials said the purpose of the academy is to teach construction trade skills to anyone seeking a new career path and place them into well-paying jobs. read more
March Applicator Spray Course! If you've been thinking about registering for the PDA Applicator Spray Course use the link below to register quickly! Registration will close on Monday, March 14, and is limited to six (6) remaining spots. read more
SprayWorks Equipment, a leading specialist in single and plural component equipment, training, rigs, and parts, is launching its Roofing School to help business owners and their employees learn how to repair a commercial roof with polyurethane and polyurea materials. read more
PDA's last Applicator Spray Course of 2021 will take place December 6 - 10 at the MCC Equipment facility in Indiana. This week of training covers PDA's three courses: Surface Preparation for Concrete and Steel, Basic Applicator Spray Course and Advanced Applicator Spray Course. read more
Grant Ostvig is the Director of Commercial Development at Huntsman Building Solutions. One of Ostvig’s many jobs is to teach people about the benefits of spray foam, so he was looking forward to speaking with the architects at Steve Siebert Architecture (SSA), located in the Palm Beach area in South Florida. read more
The RICOWI, Inc. Board of Directors voted to postpone the fall seminar due to the uptick in COVID-19 cases. This decision was not an easy one to come by, there was much deliberation and arguments both sides. Ultimately, the image of RICOWI, Inc. and the health and well-being of our members is of the upmost importance in times like these. Please mark your calendars for the spring seminar happening in Orlando, Florida at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort, dates are March 16-17, 2022. read more
We know some people aren't able or ready to meet in person, but we're pushing forward with PDA's 2021 hybrid meeting. What's a hybrid meeting? It's giving the attendees the option to attend in-person or virtually via Zoom. read more
