Articles Tagged with ''data''

SPF Market Pushes Toward Measurable Quality

SPF Market Pushes Toward Measurable Quality

From Diesel to Data: Spray Foam Equipment and Training Reset Contractor Risk
Tom Harris
Tom Harris
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John Wyatt
May 15, 2026
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Advances showcased around the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance convention point to tighter ratio control, jobsite verification and new formulations with cost and environmental implications. For contractors, the shift links directly to installation quality, documentation, risk reduction and bid strategy.


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Bob Treadway speaking at CISCA Summit
CISCA 2026

5 Risks and Trends Facing Ceiling Contractors Now

Economic uncertainty, labor constraints and AI-driven disruption are reshaping the outlook for specialty contractors, with potential impacts on pricing, hiring and project demand.
Tanja Kern
Tanja Kern
April 24, 2026
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At the 2026 CISCA Summit, longtime forecaster Bob Treadway outlined what ceiling contractors should watch next—from recession risk and inflation pressures to shifting workforce dynamics and the growing role of technology.


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Industry Voices, Dave Lemont

The Blueprint for Innovation Begins with a Universal Language for Building Materials

To unlock efficiency, sustainability and true collaboration in the building industry, we must create and adopt a shared, data-driven language for materials—just as BIM once did for design.
Dave Lemont
Dave Lemont
March 23, 2026
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To unlock efficiency, sustainability and true collaboration in the building industry, we must create and adopt a shared, data-driven language for materials—just as BIM once did for design.
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Why the Explosion in the Growth of Data Centers in the U.S. is a Boon for Steel Framing Manufacturers in 2026

Despite a sluggish construction market, the rapid expansion of AI-driven data centers is creating major opportunities for steel framing manufacturers because of steel’s safety, strength, and sustainability advantages.
Steve Farkas
Steve Farkas
March 11, 2026
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Despite a sluggish construction market, the rapid expansion of AI-driven data centers is creating major opportunities for steel framing manufacturers because of steel’s safety, strength, and sustainability advantages.
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