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BASF - The Platinum Sponsor of Building Safety Month 2012

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By Joel ScanlonMay 8 2012

Chemical company BASF specialising in providing raw materials and formulations to the construction industry will be the platinum sponsor of Building Safety Month 2012. BASF has created more than 600 products which can be used for sustainable construction methods which are energy efficient and resistant to disaster.

The Building Safety Month is presented by the International Code Council in the form of a public awareness campaign targeted at families, individual and businessmen to help them understand disaster resistant and sustainable structures. The various products created by BASF include spray-foam roofing systems that help in the resistance of storm winds. This helps in the filtering of storm water in porous pavements. The main goal of BASF is to encourage the use of affordable and measurable construction practices. Interest in Building Safety Month has been growing every year since around 50,000 members are participating in the International Code Council. The movement has received official support from various quarters such as mayors, governmental bodies, President of the United States and County Executives BASF is a chemical company which provides a wide range of products including chemicals, performance products, plastics, and crop protection products for the oil and gas industries. The company is headquartered in Florham Park, NJ.

Source: http://www.basf.com

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Joel Scanlon

Joel relocated to Australia in 1995 from the United Kingdom and spent five years working in the mining industry as an exploration geotechnician. His role involved utilizing GIS mapping and CAD software. Upon transitioning to the North Coast of NSW, Australia, Joel embarked on a career as a graphic designer at a well-known consultancy firm. Subsequently, he established a successful web services business catering to companies across the eastern seaboard of Australia. It was during this time that he conceived and launched News-Medical.Net. Joel has been an integral part of AZoNetwork since its inception in 2000. Joel possesses a keen interest in exploring the boundaries of technology, comprehending its potential impact on society, and actively engaging with AI-driven solutions and advancements.

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