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Elevate Introduces LEED v5 Resource for Roofing Specifications
- By Elevate™
- Added on Jun 11, 2026
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

Building Code Essentials for Spray Polyurethane Foam Applications
- By Carlisle Spray Foam Insulation
- Added on Jun 11, 2026
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

BASF Advances China Expansion as Zhanjiang Site Targets €5B Sales
- By MarketBeat
- Added on Jun 09, 2026
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

Remembering Karen Haight Huntsman: A Life of Faith, Family, and Service
- By Spray Foam Magazine Team
- Added on Jun 08, 2026
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 Baytown Site Receives 2025 Caring for Texas Award for Safety, Sustainability and Community Impact
- By Covestro
- Added on Jun 05, 2026
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

IDI Named 2026 Supplier of the Year by Insulate America for Fifth Consecutive Year
- By Spray Foam Magazine
- Added on Jun 05, 2026
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 Bets Big on Homebuilding with $8.5B Taylor Morrison Acquisition
- By Taylor Morrison Home Corporation
- Added on Jun 02, 2026
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

Spray Foam Magazine’s 2026 Summer Issue is LIVE
- By Spray Foam Magazine Team
- Added on Jun 01, 2026
Spray Foam Magazine is proud to announce the release of its highly anticipated Summer 2026 Issue, brought to you by Profoam, available in print, digital, and app editions. read more

OSHA Heat Safety Enforcement: What Contractors Need to Document Now
- By AlignOps
- Added on May 28, 2026
OSHA is increasing heat-safety inspections across construction and outdoor jobsites. Contractors can reduce risk by documenting water and shade checks, JSAs, worker training, incident reports, and corrective actions before inspectors arrive. read more

Remembering Randy Nicklas: A Pioneer, Colleague, and Friend
- By Spray Foam Magazine Team
- Added on May 26, 2026
Huntsman Building Solutions honors the life and legacy of Randy Nicklas, a respected engineer, industry pioneer, and beloved former colleague whose kindness, expertise, and optimism left a lasting impact on everyone who knew him. Randy helped shape the spray foam and building envelope industry while making every person around him feel welcome, valued, and supported. read more

Covestro Wins 2026 Ohio Chemistry Technology Council Award for Newark Sustainability Project
- By Covestro
- Added on May 26, 2026
Covestro LLC's Newark, Ohio, site has received a 2026 Award for Excellence from the Ohio Chemistry Technology Council for an innovative wastewater treatment enhancement project that strengthens environmental protection and improves water quality. The project includes major technology upgrades designed to eliminate the potential for plastic resin discharge, increase water recycling capabilities and support more sustainable site operations. read more

Johns Manville Announces John Vasuta as Incoming President and CEO
- By Johns Manville
- Added on May 21, 2026
Johns Manville announced that President and CEO Bob Wamboldt will retire effective August 1, 2026, with John Vasuta succeeding him as the company’s next President and CEO. Vasuta brings extensive leadership experience from Johns Manville and prior executive roles at Bridgestone Corp., positioning him to lead the Berkshire Hathaway-owned manufacturer into its next chapter of growth and innovation. read more