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The annual sprayfoam convention coming to Alabama

The Sprayfoam Show 2018 Convention and Expo, organized by the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA), will be held from January 29 to February 1 at Arthur R Outlaw Convention Center in Mobile, Alabama. One of the nation’s largest events dedicated to sprayed polyurethane foam (SPF) is open to manufacturers, contractors, architects, and equipment providers.

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New roofing association focuses on underlayments

Earlier this summer, four roofing companies looking to cultivate long-term success of underlayment products for building envelope applications formed the Asphalt Underlayment Council (AUC). The association’s inaugural technical committee will focus on code classifications and industry regulations for both residential and commercial structures.

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Concrete foundation seeks research proposals

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) Foundation’s Concrete Research Council (CRC) seeks to advance the concrete industry by funding research projects furthering the knowledge and sustainability of concrete materials, construction, and structures. The deadline for 2017–18 request for proposals (RFP) is December 1.

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Gypsum Association updates its guidance documents

Earlier this summer, the Gypsum Association (GA) revised 11 technical documents pertaining to the application, finishing, handling, and storage of gypsum panel products. Since December 2016, more than half of GA’s extensive catalogue of free guidance documents has been updated to reflect the most current recommendations by industry experts.

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