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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

  • Company Culture with Curt

    • By Spray Foam Magazine Staff
    • Added on Apr 15, 2025

    Good Help is Hard to Find, but Never Beyond Hope According to Curt Janzen, CEO of Calgary, Alberta’s multi-division Beyond Group, the answer begins with cultivating a company culture that everyone is proud to be a part of. 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

  • PU Foam to the Rescue

    • By Spray Foam Magazine Staff
    • Added on Apr 15, 2025

    Recent research has focused on various formulations and modifications of PU foams to boost their pollutant-scrubbing capabilities, highlighting their potential in addressing air and water pollution. read more

  • Barn to be Wild

    • By Ashley Brooks
    • Added on Apr 15, 2025

    Spray-Tec traveled an hour north to Underwood, Indiana, where they would spend five and a half days installing a dual open-cell foam and blow-in insulation system to Underwood Pole Barn. 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