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Andrew Irvine, director of product line management for TYPAR, accepts the 2026 Spark Award from Becky Gjerde, Chairman of the LSC Spark Award Committee.

TYPAR Clear Acrylic Flashing Earns NAHB Leading Suppliers Council Spark Award for Innovation

TYPAR was presented with the award during the Suppliers Reception at The New American Home 2026 ahead of the 2026 International Builders’ Show.
W&C Staff
February 16, 2026
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TYPAR has been named the 2026 Spark Award winner by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Leading Suppliers Council for its Clear Acrylic Flashing, an industry-first solution designed to improve installation accuracy, inspection confidence and long-term building performance.


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U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C., site of the Senate’s Oct. 30 vote to end Trump’s emergency tariff authority.

Bringing the EIFS Industry to Capitol Hill: Inside EIMA’s First Legislative Fly-In

EIMA’s first legislative fly-in will bring EIFS stakeholders to Capitol Hill to educate lawmakers on how policy decisions affect cladding, housing affordability, jobs, and workforce development.
February 14, 2026
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EIMA’s first legislative fly-in will bring EIFS stakeholders to Capitol Hill to educate lawmakers on how policy decisions affect cladding, housing affordability, jobs, and workforce development.


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NIBS, MOD X Launch Initiative to Streamline Housing Approval Through System Certification

The volunteer-driven partnership underscores a shared industry commitment to modernizing the approval and regulatory process for housing
February 13, 2026
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The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) has announced the formation of a specialized work group to develop a Housing System Certification Program Standard, signaling a potential transformation in how residential construction is regulated nationwide. 


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Spray Foam Insulation applied to a ceiling

Choosing Between Open and Closed Cell Spray Foam Insulation

A clear, practical guide to the key differences between open- and closed-cell spray foam insulation—and how to choose the right option based on performance needs, climate, and building goals.
Maxime Duzyk is senior global director of building science and engineering for Huntsman Building Solutions
Maxime Duzyk
February 11, 2026
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A clear, practical guide to the key differences between open-and closed-cell spray foam insulation—and how to choose the right option based on performance needs, climate, and building goals.
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