April 2019 NFCA E-News
NFCA Fireproofing Educational Conference Orlando
Thank you to all who attended the Orlando Conference! Over 190 fireproofing industry professionals gathered to learn, network and grow! This event is a must attend for fireproofing contractors and one of the main NFCA Member benefits. We hope everyone takes advantage of the one free registration included in your NFCA Contractor Membership.

Thank you to all of the spectacular speakers who covered topics relevant in the industry. Special thanks to Randy Strother and Dean Whitcomb, Alpha Insulation & Waterproofing, for sharing an awesome Project Highlight presentation.

Thursday evening the industry gathered for dinner and awards. The following NFCA Members were recognized: Kurt Neff, Isolatek International, for 15 years of service on the NFCA Board of Directors; Carol Schary, Nathan Kimmel Company, for continued dedication and support toward the growth of NFCA; and Keith & Barbara Kennedy, Aries Contracting Ottawa and John Taglienti, East Coast Fireproofing, for their work on the NFCA Safety Committee and the production of the NFCA Fireproofing Safety Information booklet.

The week in Orlando started with 27 people attending and successfully completing the NFCA Contractor Accreditation Program IFRM and SFRM Trainings. We anticipate nine NFCA Contractors to complete the accreditation process, bringing the total number of NFCA Accredited Contractors to 65.

A big thank you to all of the NFCA Conference Sponsors who make this event a great success!
NFCA Manufacturer Member Sponsors: Sherwin Williams, Isolatek International, Hilti, GCP Applied Technologies, Carboline and Albi Protective Coatings. NFCA Associate Member Sponsors: Western Equipment Manufacturing, PDQuipment, OPCMIA, Nathan Kimmel Company, J & M Services, Hy-Flex Corporation, Graco, The Estimating Edge, The Donnelly Co., Clark Dietrich Building Systems, and CJ Spray.

All conference presentations are available in the "Members Only" Section at NFCA-online.org. All photos from Orlando can be found at NFCA-online.org, or by clicking this link.
⛑   SAFETY TIP OF THE MONTH   ⛑
Check out the NFCA Fireproofing Safety Information booklet. This information focuses specifically on the safety and hazard/risk conditions and environments faced by fireproofing applicators, and how to reduce their risk for injury on the work site. NFCA Members can download the booklet for free from the "Members Only" section on the website. Printed copies are available to NFCA Members for a fee.
NFCA Free Webinar Series

Thermal Barrier Standards, Past Present and Future
John Dalton, GCP Applied Technologies

Wednesday, May 15, 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Central Time

Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) insulation provides great R-Values per inch thickness, helping meet rigorous energy code requirements. The application of SPF insulation in commercial applications has code requirements to use products meeting certain standards to protect the foam from catching fire and keep people safe in buildings. Don’t miss this webinar as John Dalton presents the Thermal Barrier Standards, Past, Present and Future – which was presented at the Orlando Conference. 

NFCA Updates
April 16, 2019 - NFCA at Worcester Polytecnic Institute
NFCA's Bill McHugh and John Taglienti spoke at the CSI Worcester Chapter Meeting held at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Thanks to NFCA Members GCP Applied Technologies and Albi Protective Coatings for donating time and material for the real time fire test demo where attendees were able to see first hand how IFRM and SFRM react over different building materials.

NFCA had productive meetings at ASTM i n Denver, on the new ASTM standard for SFRM and IFRM Inspection as well as ASTM E605 and ASTM E736. 

NFCA Executive Director Bill McHugh will be in Albuquerque, NM, in May, to monitor the International Code Council Structural Code Development Hearings. 

NFCA and UL - in 2004-2007, NFCA worked with UL to develop the UL Qualified SFRM Fireproofing Contractor Program. NFCA has been in discussions with UL about this additional credential for Fireproofing Contractors to show their company and individual ex pertise.  
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NFCA Welcomes New Members
Contractor Members:
Action Spray On Systems, Orlando, FL
Cassidy Painting, Inc., Wilmington, DE
Diversified Thermal, Inc., Houston, TX
Envirotherm Insulations Ltd, Yoho, NB
GA Fire Proofing, LLC., Marietta, GA
GLS Spray Services, Poway, CA
Mackenzie Painting Co., Stratford, CT
Mader Construction Co., Inc., Elm, NY
PAL Environmental Services, Long Island, NY
PCC Contracting, Inc., Schenectady, NY
USI RG Insulation, Denver, CO
Tehilla Construction Ltd., Edmonton, AB
Thermotec Insulation, Euclid, OH
TRUE Fireproofing, Denver, CO

Interim Contractor Member:
Low Country Firestop, Boca Raton, FL

Associate Members:
7800 Solutions, LLC
Fireproofing Estimation Services

NFCA Membership total is 157, made up of 123 Contractors, 26 Associate Members and 8 Manufacturer Suppliers.

Membership supports educational opportunities specific to fireproofing and advocacy efforts on behalf of the industry. Thank you for your membership!
Not a Member? Join Now!
Contractor Membership Now $750 for 2019!
· NFCA member listing at NFCA-online.org
· NFCA “Members Only” access
· NFCA Contractor Accreditation Program
· NFCA education specific to fireproofing


 
NFCA Membership allows NFCA to:
·  Represent the interests of fireproofing contractors; 
·  Shape codes and standards affecting the fireproofing industry;
·  Further the use of passive fire protection for life safety and structural protection in buildings;
·  And much more!