SQAP and SPF Training

Spray Foam 101 Continuing Education (CE) Course - Taking Construction to the Next Level

BASF Product Spotlight: Advancing Construction Innovation with WALLTITE Spray Foam in Canada

March 4, 2025
1:00 – 1:15 PM EST

This introductory CE course on spray polyurethane foam (SPF) covers its chemistry, types, proper construction use, code compliance for residential and commercial buildings, and safe installation practices, providing participants with essential knowledge to enhance efficiency, quality, and durability in construction.

The BASF product spotlight focuses on Canadian construction code and construction, highlighting the versatility of BASF Canada’s WALLTITE closed-cell insulation system. BASF's construction experts will provide an overview of these innovative project solutions and code-compliant assemblies which offers exceptional design flexibility. After the continuing education on spray foam insulation, you'll discover WALLTITE’s unique properties and benefits that make it the ideal choice for various construction applications in the Canadian construction market.

More about the presenters

Brian Oman
Technical Account Manager at BASF

Brian holds a B.S. degree from the University of Minnesota’s Housing Program emphasizing in Housing Technology. His education and hands on experience aids him with his daily responsibilities which include providing technical support and professional training on spray foam and application guidance for both residential and commercial construction.

Ibrahim Huseen, M. Eng.
Construction and Standards Regulations Specialist

Ibrahim Huseen is a Construction and Standards Regulations Specialist at BASF Canada. In his role, he focuses on national and provincial building codes and standards. Ibrahim provides engineering support for the polyurethane spray foam (SPF) business. He manages research and development of projects across North America. He also participates in ULC and ASTM standards developments. Prior to joining BASF, he worked as a building engineer consultant specializing in building science. Ibrahim has a master’s degree of Civil Engineering with an emphasis on Construction Management from Concordia University.

Site Quality Assurance Program (SQAP)

BASF Canada (BASF) offers a unique Site Quality Assurance Program (SQAP) to ensure its spray polyurethane products are installed according to industry standards and BASF guidelines. For a company to purchase and install WALLTITE^® or ENERTITE^® spray polyurethane foam insulation under the National Building Code of Canada, they must be:

Registered with Caliber Quality Solutions Inc. (Caliber) as an accredited contractor for BASF
Employ accredited certified installers registered with Caliber
Follow the requirements of the SQAP including following the CAN/ULC S705.2 application standard and providing Caliber QAP with the Daily Work Records

Ensuring Proper Installation

BASF SQAP utilizes Caliber’s Quality Assurance Program (QAP) as its third-party Certification Organization. This certification program ensures that installers of BASF products have been correctly trained, tested, and evaluated in accordance with the requirements set forth in the CAN-ULC-S705.2-05 application standard and manufacturer’s installation guidelines. This provides assurance for building owners, architects, engineers, building officials, and other stakeholders that the product is being installed correctly, and meets the values listed by the evaluation reports issued by the Canadian Construction Materials Centre (CCMC).

BASF SQAP Technical Support

BASF Field trainers are available (by phone/in person) across Canada to installers/contractors for assistance with regards to BASF spray polyurethane product application.
BASF provides guidance for architects, engineers, and building officials with technical specifications on projects.

Warranties

BASF offers a limited warranty to purchasers of BASF WALLTITE from the date of installation.
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BASF QATP - SPF Training Programs

BASF provides Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) training sessions in conjunction with our Quality Assurance Training Program (QATP).
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