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  • Tariff Impacts on Spray Foam Contractors: Douglas Brady of HBS Shares Insights

    • By Douglas Brady, HBS
    • Added on May 07, 2025

    Like all Americans, spray foam industry contractors are paying close attention to the news these days. With a new U.S. administration in place, changes are happening daily and one of the biggest concerns of the day is tariffs. As an industry that relies on raw materials from other countries, we aren’t immune from tariffs. Let’s take a closer look at how they work and how they may impact our industry and individual businesses. read more

  • USGBC Launches LEED v5: A New Standard for Sustainable, Resilient Buildings

    • By U.S. Green Building Council
    • Added on Apr 28, 2025

    Today, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) launched LEED v5, the latest version of its flagship LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) green building program. LEED v5 builds on the 25-year legacy and global impact of LEED, updating and strengthening the most widely recognized, influential sustainability standard for the building industry while providing user-friendly tools for building owners and teams to pursue certification through enhanced technology updates.  read more

  • Power Packed or Fire Trapped?

    • By Danielle Macdonald
    • Added on Apr 15, 2025

    Lithium-ion batteries are rechargeable batteries that help power various equipment, like hand tools, cell phones, electric vehicles, and industrial robots. These batteries have many benefits, including fast charge times, low maintenance, light weight, and high-power density. Many contractors have them in their rig, but are they aware that alongside all the benefits, there could also be a potential hazard waiting to ignite. read more

  • Battle-Tested

    • By Foamgineer
    • Added on Apr 15, 2025

    Polyurethane chemistry has virtually endless incredible uses, from sponges and surfboards to boat decks and bowling balls. Still, some that I find most fascinating, other than spray foam insulation, of course, are its uses in military applications. read more

  • Advancing Together

    • By Eddie Canales, Membership Development Manager, SPFA
    • Added on Apr 15, 2025

    Stepping into my role as Membership Development Manager at SPFA, I was immediately impressed by the vibrancy of the spray foam industry. This is more than just business; it's a community united by passion and a commitment to Foam-It-Right®. read more

  • Faith & Foamily

    • By Danielle Macdonald
    • Added on Apr 15, 2025

    Since the start of the year, Spray Foam Magazine has been on the lookout for family ties within the SPF industry. We want to hear from mothers, fathers, sons, daughters, grandparents, married couples, and multi-generations that work together so that we can publish your story. This article marks the first story in a series called “All in the Foamily.” read more

  • Systematic

    • By PolyCon LLC
    • Added on Apr 15, 2025

    This cohesive knowledge base has also allowed PolyCon to develop high-quality products, including spray foam, elastomeric roof coatings, and significantly enhanced customer service abilities. read more