Spray foam insulation manufacturer Innovative Polymer Systems is expanding its operations across the United States. IPS operates material distribution centers across the country to serve contractors nationwide.

On Oct. 2, the Center for the Polyurethanes Industry of the American Chemistry Council announced the recipients of two prestigious industry awards – the 2024 Polyurethane Innovation Award and the 2024 Distinguished Leadership Award.

Innovation drives progress. And in Amarillo, Texas, there is a new hub for innovation on the campus of Amarillo College. It is called Innovation Outpost, and the building’s renovation nods to the past with an eye on the future.

The Department of Energy announced that 19 state and local governments will receive over $240 million in funding from the Inflation Reduction Act to adopt and implement the latest energy-efficient or innovative building codes.

Werner introduced on Feb. 5 the new Bantam Switch, the first reverse-system self-retracting lifeline, for pros working at height. The SRL transfers weight of the housing unit from the user’s back to the anchor point and lightens the load to 0 pounds.

York Flashings announced the release of Wicked Good Flashing, a new product innovation that replaces traditional rubberized asphalt. The product is set to redefine the flashing industry by providing better puncture resistance, a watertight bond and six-month UV protection at a comparable price.

The Portland Cement Association, representing America’s cement manufacturers, demonstrated the cement industry’s commitment to carbon neutrality to key executive branch decision-makers at the White House’s Concrete Innovation Summit – as well as outlined what steps must be taken to further reduce cement sector emissions.

From ceiling panels that transform spaces to the artistry of trade show wall partitions and seamless hospitality products, all are made possible by Think Lightweight’s cutting-edge PUR laminating line.

The ACI Foundation is administering a request for proposal on behalf of ACI’s Innovation Task Group 93-12 — Code Requirements for Construction of Additively Constructed Walls (ITG-12).

The National Institute of Building Sciences has opened the call for speaker abstracts for Building Innovation 2024.