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At one time, drywall board might have been drywall board, but over the years, the number of product options on the market has grown significantly.

The Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance has announced the impending retirement of Richard S. Duncan, PhD, PE, from his full-time role as executive director. A well-respected, longtime member of the polyurethanes and spray foam industries, Duncan will complete his term with the SPFA in April and will stay on in a consulting role as technical director.

A K-12 school in rural Alaska, a zero-energy-ready timber-frame home, low-income housing with a high-performance shell...the winners of this year’s Building Excellence Awards are a strong testament to the benefits of SIP construction.

Saint-Gobain North America has acquired International Cellulose Corporation, a manufacturer of commercial specialty insulation products. The acquisition of ICC’s business will enable Saint-Gobain to offer fireproofing and insulation solutions that enhance energy conservation and efficiency in commercial spaces.

On Nov. 3, Dow and Circusil LLC announced a partnership to construct their first-ever commercial-scale silicone recycling plant in North America. From roads to roofs and homes to high-rises, silicones are crucial to the durability and performance of sealants and coatings.

Dow has announced a partnership with BIMsmith, the leading product research platform for building professionals, for the development of new Building Information Modeling tools for architects, engineers and other construction professionals.

Technoform has added a new plastic, hybrid, stainless steel warm-edge spacer to its family of durable, high-performance, edge seal solutions for insulated glass units. With a matte black finish applied to the sidewall of the spacer, the risk of “shiners,” or exposed stainless steel at the edge from the spacer, can be reduced.