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  • Royal Treatment

    • By Ashley Brooks
    • Added on Sep 30, 2026

    A home is your own personal castle, your safe haven away from the dragons of the world. One family in Calgary, Alberta, took that seriously when designing their fit-for-royalty dream home. Right on the outskirts of the Canadian city looms a 16,675 sq. ft. almost-finished neo-fortress in the shape of a modern castle. read more

  • Between a Rock and a Dry Place

    • By Ashley Brooks
    • Added on Sep 30, 2026

    Downtown building lots don’t come much tighter than the one on historic Gottingen Street in North Central Halifax, and this tight squeeze is now home to Urban Capital’s new Navy Lane Condominium building. The condos rise nine stories up, nestled between two existing buildings on a busy city street. read more

  • Elastochem’s Sam and Brenda DiLoreto Receive 2026 Alumni Innovation Award

    • By University of Waterloo
    • Added on Sep 18, 2026

    Sam and Brenda DiLoreto, leaders of Elastochem Specialty Chemicals, have received the 2026 Alumni Innovation Award from The University of Waterloo. Discover how their expertise in polymer chemistry, spray foam insulation and sustainable polyurethane technology helped transform Elastochem into a leading advanced materials manufacturer. read more

  • CPI Selects 2026 Polyurethane Innovation Award Finalists

    • By American Chemistry Council
    • Added on Aug 16, 2026

    The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry has named three finalists for the 2026 Polyurethane Innovation Award, highlighting new technologies and products that demonstrate meaningful advancements in polyurethane applications. The finalists will be recognized during the 2026 Polyurethanes Technical Conference, where the award winner will be selected. read more

  • Wrapping Up Efficiency

    • By Spray Foam Magazine Team
    • Added on Dec 15, 2025

    Upgrading a 65-year-old school to improve its energy efficiency is essential not only for the building itself but also for the success of its students. read more

  • The Warmth Within

    • By Spray Foam Magazine Team
    • Added on Dec 15, 2025

    Founded in 1978 by Keith and Judy Scott in Surrey, British Columbia, Beachcomber Hot Tubs remains a trailblazer in the industry. Their manufacturing facility in Surrey, combined with distribution centers in Vancouver, Toronto, and Montreal, underscores their commitment to Canadian craftsmanship. As a family-owned manufacturer, Beachcomber has produced some of the first hot tubs to include spray foam. read more