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Winco Window Co. Introduces Thermally Advanced Window Series
July 22, 2021
Winco Window Company has introduced the 8325 series, a thermally advanced window series.
NGA Plans New, Reimagined Industry Pavilion for GlassBuild 2021
July 22, 2021
The Industry Pavilion will showcase resources from leading associations, organizations and stakeholders spanning all avenues of the glass, fenestration and construction industries on the brand new GlassBuildTV platform.
WDMA Supports New Canadian Formaldehyde Regulations
July 22, 2021
While a thorough review of the annexed regulations is under way by WDMA staff and members of the WDMA National Architectural Door Council, the cursory review of the Rule appears to have satisfied most of the concerns raised by WDMA.
Bill Shipman Celebrates 35 Years at Roto Frank of America
July 21, 2021
Bill Shipman, Roto Frank of America’s product manager of European products, recently celebrated his 35th anniversary at RFA.
Housing Starts Increase in June but Concern Grows Over Weakening Permit Numbers
July 20, 2021
Overall housing starts increased 6.3 percent in June to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.64 million units, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau. Despite the increase in housing production, there is concern over weakening permit numbers for both the single-family and multifamily markets.
EPA Releases Proposed Energy Star Version 7.0 Specification
July 19, 2021
Last week EPA released its Energy Star Version 7.0 Residential Window, Door, and Skylight Draft 1 Specification for public review and comment. Comments are due Aug. 20, 2021.
FGIA Promotes Kathy Krafka Harkema to US Technical Operations Director
July 19, 2021
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance restructured several staff positions at the association. This restructure includes the promotion of Kathy Krafka Harkema from U.S. codes and regulatory affairs manager to the newly created position of U.S. technical operations director as of Aug. 1.
Builder Confidence Edges Lower as Material Challenges Persist
July 19, 2021
Strong buyer demand helped to offset supply-side challenges relating to building materials, regulation and labor as builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes inched down one point to 80 in July, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index.
NAHB Responds to White House Material Supply Chain Meeting
July 19, 2021
Chuck Fowke, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders, issued the following statement upon the conclusion of last week's White House meeting to discuss home building material supply chain issues.
