Posted: June 8, 2026

Home Innovation Research Labs Welcomes Fire Protection Engineering Leader to Board of Directors

Home Innovation Research Labs is pleased to announce the appointment of William E. “Bill” Koffel, P.E., FSFPE, SASHE, Senior Director of Special Projects at Koffel Associates, Inc., to its Board of Directors. A nationally respected leader in fire protection engineering, Koffel brings decades of experience in fire protection systems, life safety analysis, product testing, code development, and risk assessment. His appointment further strengthens Home Innovation’s technical leadership following the organization’s recent expansion in fire testing and certification capabilities for building materials and assemblies.

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Posted: May 26, 2026

Home Innovation Contributes to New PEX Plumbing Design & Installation Guide

Home Innovation Research Labs is pleased to announce its collaboration on the newly released PEX Plumbing Distribution Systems Design and Installation Guide, Third Edition, published by the Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI).

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Posted: January 26, 2026

Home Innovation Research Labs Evaluates Hemp-Based Insulation Solutions for Multifamily Retrofits

Home Innovation Research Labs announces a new research initiative to evaluate and characterize hemp-based construction materials for use as insulation in the US building industry. The project is supported by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and aims to generate comprehensive technical test data based on US construction performance requirements with a special focus on multifamily retrofits.

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