The thought of going back to school fills many people with dread. Nevertheless, there is one contractor in Chatham, Ontario, who doesn’t find the school environment intimidating at all. This contractor compared a recent spray foam project at a school to the environment of working in the spray foam industry—every day a crash course in learning and surviving. read more
Registration opens September 23 for the spray foam industry’s premier annual event. From March 7–10, contractors, manufacturers and industry professionals will gather in Fort Worth, Texas, for certification opportunities, expert education, valuable connections and two full days on the expo floor. read more
Amrize has appointed Mario Gross as President of its Building Envelope segment, effective September 11, 2026. He succeeds Jake Gosa, who will support a smooth leadership transition. read more
Todd Bolton, a longtime spray foam industry professional, has released A Spray Foamer’s Survival Guide: Reading Foam. Managing Chemistry. Protecting the Building. The new book draws on Bolton’s decades of field experience to help spray polyurethane foam contractors and applicators better understand foam behavior, chemical balance, environmental conditions, equipment performance, and common installation challenges. read more
QXO, Inc. has completed its acquisition of TopBuild Corp., expanding its scale and capabilities across the building products value chain. The deal strengthens QXO’s leadership in insulation, roofing, waterproofing, and building materials while adding TopBuild’s installation expertise. read more
In this role, Wernthaler will oversee the strategic direction, operational execution, and commercial growth of both business units, serving a broad spectrum of commercial and residential markets across the roofing, waterproofing, sealants, adhesives, and insulation industries. read more
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
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
When The New American Home (TNAH) 2026 makes its debut at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders’ Show (IBS) this February in Orlando, FL, lucky attendees will get the chance to step inside a luxurious showcase of sustainability, philanthropy, and high-performance building science. Located in nearby Winter Park, 2026’s TNAH is the pinnacle of design and energy efficiency. read more
Lincoln Block: a patented, glue-laminated wood block system that assembles like bricks but builds like lumber. By the time the patents were secured in 2017, Venturo and Frye had consulted with industry experts, including the North American Lumber Association, to make sure the idea was truly viable. read more
Gaco and Enverge, two leading brands within the Amrize Building Envelope portfolio, today announced the appointment of Kevin Page as Vice President Commercial. Kevin will oversee commercial strategy and operations for both brands, reporting directly to Lauren Pagano, President of Gaco and Enverge at Amrize Building Envelope. read more
TopBuild Corp. (NYSE:BLD) a leading installer and specialty distributor of insulation and related building material products to the construction industry in the United States and Canada, announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Seal-Rite Insulation, based in Omaha, Neb. Seal-Rite generates approximately $15 million in annual revenue and has been installing fiberglass and spray foam for the residential and commercial end markets in the Omaha and Lincoln areas for over 25 years. read more
