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A Gig at the Hard Rock
- By William Bale & Danielle Macdonald
- Added on Nov 30, 2023
Jeremy Klein was on his way home to South Florida. As the plane made its final approach to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport from New York, he looked out the cabin window and was able to take in the spectacle of lights below. Even at a great height, the giant guitar of the Hard Rock Hotel was visible, with its flashing melodic colors shooting into the sky. Jeremy felt a special connection with the structure and building below, knowing that he played a part in bringing it to life. read more

Faith, Trust, and a Little Bit of... Spray Foam
- By Ashley Brooks
- Added on Sep 27, 2023
Peter Pan and Wendy, released on Disney+ earlier this year, is a modern live-action remake of the classic fairy tale, Peter Pan. The film features beautiful, scenic backdrops in its depiction of Neverland, most of which was filmed on site in British Columbia, Canada. But other larger-than-life set pieces required more than just a gorgeous location and good lighting to achieve. read more

Nothing to Sphere
- By Danielle Macdonald
- Added on Jul 30, 2023
The impressive column-free interior bowled roof, otherwise known as the MSG Sphere, dominates the horizon on the Las Vegas Strip. Weighing just over 13,000 tons, the mighty steel framed, dome-shaped roof trusses?were welded and bolted together, which also presented the challenge of ensuring it was all watertight. What kind of roofing company could deal with such a vast and unusual shaped roofing system; an iconic project that has never been completed before? The Spray Foam Magazine team (SFMT) s read more

The Rig
- By Spray Foam Magazine Team
- Added on Jun 01, 2023
One of the many great things about the spray foam industry is some of the great people it attracts. Not only do these standout characters bring light and entertainment to what can be a tough business, they bring creativity too. The Spray Foam Magazine team (SFMT) wanted to see how this ingenuity was incorporated into the rigs. Therefore, we decided to hold a competition to feature one contractor’s winning rig design on Spray Foam Magazine’s Summer Issue 2023 cover. read more

Stop & Smell the Roses
- By Danielle Macdonald
- Added on Feb 01, 2023
When spraying a building or partaking in something a little more creative, all contractors appreciate that SPF is serious business. This was also the case when entering a float into the historic Pasadena Tournament of Roses, famous ‘Rose Parade.’ The pressure was on for SPF to perform at its best while millions of spectators watched the spectacle. read more

Simplify to Magnify
- By Danielle Macdonald
- Added on Nov 30, 2022
During the last few months, the Spray Foam Magazine Team (SFMT) has been inundated with submissions for 2022 Contractor of the Year. Every year the SFMT goes through these submissions and asks the most crucial question, What makes someone a winner? This year, the competition was intense and, not to sound cliché, but from the entries we read, everyone’s a winner to some degree. read more

Holding Out for a Hero
- By Danielle Macdonald
- Added on Sep 29, 2022
Michael Delfino Jr. is part owner of Delfino Insulation, a family owned and operated business since 1955. The company started with a small pickup truck and garage, with Michael Delfino Sr. at the helm. Together with his sons and grandchildren, Delfino Insulation has since grown into a multi-faceted, insulation company with a reputation of going beyond the responsibilities of a typical subcontractor. read more

Going to the Zoo
- By Danielle Macdonald
- Added on May 31, 2022
In the past, zoos were considered mere entertainment for people to observe animals they may not have had the pleasure of ever seeing in the wild. However, today most zoos recognize that the animal’s welfare is paramount and their living environment at the zoo should replicate their natural habitat as closely as possible. This includes both the aesthetics within a zoo’s enclosures, as well as comfort for all the animals. read more

Coated in Luxury
- By Danielle Macdonald
- Added on Mar 30, 2022
Along the immaculate white sands of Cable Beach in Nassau, Bahamas sits the luxurious resort of Baha Mar. The resort has three oceanfront hotels, each offering stunning views, a grand selection of pools, a casino, and a luxe waterfront waterpark named Baha Bay. Imagine landing a job working on this spectacular resort? read more

Saving Time to Fly
- By Danielle Macdonald
- Added on Feb 01, 2022
Increasing pressure over the last couple of years has occurred in many industries, including the spray foam industry. However, with a set of valuable business techniques, companies may fly through these turbulent times into the skies of victory by resisting the cultural pull towards fast results and instead building a business based on managing time and labor. read more

Merit, Character & Skill
- By Danielle Macdonald
- Added on Dec 01, 2021
The Spray Foam Magazine team has been watching Jennifer Edwards and her career progression ever since she was one of our Notable Talent winners last year. We are therefore excited to announce that Jennifer Edwards of Glenn Insulation, Inc. is the Spray Foam Magazine Contractor of the Year winner for 2021. The vast number of messages about Edwards were not only about her skill at the job but her great character too. read more