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January/February 2026

2026 Industry Pulse | A Solutions Industry 

2025 was another challenging year. The industry is responding with innovation and collaboration for a stronger 2026. 

Boost Your Window Safety Strategy

New FGIA document gives performance guidance on window opening control devices.

A Busy Year for Codes, Chemicals and Compliance

State policies set in motion last year will become enforceable in 2026, setting the industry up for a more fragmented compliance map.

GlassBuild Brings the Industry Together and into the Future

The glass, window and door industries continue to innovate and collaborate.

Floor-to-Ceiling Clarity in Chicago

Centrum Wicker Park’s contemporary residences offer sleek floor-to-ceiling windows with abundant natural light and stunning city views.

PPE That Works

Fenestration facilities that treat PPE as an adaptable system, grounded in living hazard assessments, task-specific specs, comfort-driven choices, and visible coaching, will shrink the gap between compliance on paper and protection in practice.

2026 Housing Market Outlook

Strong demand, strategic deals and a path toward affordability.

2026 Construction Industry Forecast

In the face of a dynamic mix of challenges and opportunities, leading construction economists say resilience and innovation can help companies position themselves for success in 2026.

Insights in Fenestration

Like many industries, the fenestration industry had a year of both challenges and growth in 2025. From global market disruptions to supply chain challenges, there was quite a bit of uncertainty around building materials including windows and doors. But with every setback comes opportunities to move…