Securing incentives for affordable housing topped the agenda at WDMA's Spring Meeting and Legislative Conference. Facing the difficult legislative context of an election year, leaders set out legislative priorities for the industry.
Election year 2024 was the major focus of the opening general session of WDMA's Spring Meeting and Legislative Conference. Axios National Political Correspondent Alex Thompson headlined a presentation that explored the two major candidates and the current political climate.
Renolit will showcase products such as a decorative film for laminating decking panel, a foldable cladding panel and more at this year's Fensterbau Frontale.
BEC Conference in Nashville was chock-full of presentations ranging from AI to future industry expectations to employee engagement and so much more. Did you miss it this year? Here's a recap of what happened.
Glass Processing Automation Days this month included discussions that spanned beyond that of glass, including automation, AI, product launches, and much more.
Pella's revolutionary Steady Set interior window installation system is recognized for design, functionality, innovation and usefulness to home builders with a Best of IBS Award at IBS 2024.
FGIA Annual Conference welcomed keynote speaker Ken Gronbach, whose presentation, "Demography is Destiny" focused on generational workplace change, how Boomer retirements and health care needs will drive building, and why companies should not get left behind on AI.
Artificial intelligence, automation and potential innovation topped the agenda for the roundtable discussion "Embracing Innovation in the Windows Industry” at FGIA Annual Conference. Panelists included experts from YKK AP, Erdman and PGT Innovations.
ODL will exhibit new products such as Blinds + Glass XL, Flushed Glazed 2 Panel Craftsman Door and more at the upcoming International Builder's Show in Las Vegas.
Visitors to the International Builders' Show in Las Vegas will see three new products from Western Window Systems, a brand of PGT Innovations. The company plans to launch two new windows, as well as a water management sill.
PGT Innovations' brand WinDoor will displaying new products and partnerships at this year's International Builders' Show. The company will be showcasing its Diamond glass products, as well as Envista, a new impact, seamless glazed product.
Triple Diamond Glass, a subsidiary of PGT Innovations, hosted a pre-opening tour of its Richmond, Virginia-based facility. When fully operational, the new glass plant will ship the company's thin glass and triple insulating glass productions nationwide.
At Fensterbau Frontale, international trade visitors can look forward to practical professional development opportunities; dialogue with experts, colleagues and exhibitors; and opportunities to experience and try out innovations and trends first-hand.
The upcoming 2024 Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance Annual Conference is full of workshops that will focus on glass topics, issues around architecture, sustainability and advances in industry research.
Johnson Hardware will showcase products like the 2000SC Heavy-Duty Pocket Door Frame Kit, 2610SC Wall Mount Door Hardware, 1500SC Pocket Door Frame and more at the International Builders' Show and Kitchen and Bath Industry Show in Las Vegas.
GlassBuild America 2023, which concluded Nov. 2 in Atlanta, may represent a return to the upward slope of 2019. This year's show welcomed more exhibitors and attendees, and showcased essential education, insights and innovations.
Attendees of the Fenestration & Glazing Industry Alliance 2023 Fall Conference gathered at The Westin Westminster outside of Denver last week for three days of task group and committee meetings, industry-wide updates, networking and more.
Indoor air quality in the indoor spaces of those living and working in communities that have been disproportionately affected by construction projects, can be improved by fenestration.
NAHB has kicked off registration for the 2024 International Builders’ Show with special offers in September. The show returns to Las Vegas Feb. 27-29, 2024.
Products that Chelsea Building Products will be showcasing include, but are not limited to, the inoview Advanced Window Platform, American Homestead Platform of Products and C-Core.
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance's Product Showcase during its FGIA Fall Conference will allow conference participants to view product solutions hands-on and in-person.
At GlassBuild America 2023, profile wrapping and foiling lines manufacturer Duespohl Maschinenbau will exhibit an entire profile wrapper and a maximally automated slitting machine to show visitors.
The WDMA Executive Management Conference is a unique event for industry executives in the window, door and skylight industry that focuses on topics and trends, which will shape the industry over the coming year.
FGIA's Summer Conference included specific conversations about the broad topic of sustainability. Industry leaders directed discussions about new and future regulations, and how companies can meet standards for manufacturing and products.
The 2023 Summer Conference of the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance will offer informative presentations, engaging panel discussions and hands-on demonstrations highlighting aspects of safety, education and sustainability.
Canadian-specific topics such as the path to net-zero houses and its impact on fenestration as well as ways to leverage window replacement rebates in British Columbia with qualified installers will be covered at the FGIA Summer Conference.
The FGIA Summer Conference that's being held June 12-15 in Vancouver will offer a few different and unique networking opportunities, including whale watching and a game night.
Safety education is going to be the main topic taking place at the FGIA Summer Conference, which is being held both in-person and virtually June 12-15 in Vancouver.
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance Western Region Virtual Summit will feature regional-focused topics, including ENERGY STAR 7.0, the California Energy Code’s efforts regarding decarbonization of buildings, Washington State’s plans to reduce PFAS in consumer products, and the latest in…
The FENBC Region 2023 Industry Summit of the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance covered commercial and residential topics of interest in British Columbia.
Registration will open the week of April 10 for the Window & Door Manufacturers Association's Technical & Manufacturing Conference, to be held June 27-29 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
The Window & Door Manufacturers Association held its annual Spring Meeting and Legislative Conference March 29-31, in Wahington, D.C., featuring members of the U.S. Congress, WDMA leaders, and representatives from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the Migrant Policy Institute, and the National…
The Window Safety Task Force, in partnership with the National Safety Council, encourages parents and caregivers to recognize the importance of practicing window safety during Window Safety Week, being observed April 2-8.
More than 40 Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance members had the opportunity to tour a seismic shake table test site as part of the FGIA 2023 Annual Conference. At 10 stories tall, the Natural Hazards Engineering Research Infrastructure TallWood Project shake table test is the largest test…
Seven stations at the FGIA Annual Conference in February taught in-person attendees about several different types of hardware and various FGIA document tests.
At the 2023 FGIA Annual Conference, participants in the “A Quality Systems Approach to Excellence in Commercial Glazing" panel learned about how quality management systems can improve product performance and prevent problems on jobsites in the commercial space.
William Davis with Vitro Architectural Glass presented “Glass Handling and Processing Safety” at the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance 2023 Annual Conference and reminded participants not to become complacent about potential dangers. “You may think you have handled glass a thousand times,…
The National Fenestration Rating Council is offering training on how to use the CI Temperature Reading Tool (aka CI Tool) to grab temperatures from THERM modeling files. Without this tool, manually obtaining temperatures from THERM is cumbersome and can lead to inaccurate CI results.
FGIA recognized those in the industry with exemplary work throughout the past year at the organization's annual 2023 Awards Banquet. Winners included Robert Jutras, the Milgard team and more.
An innovation roundtable at the 2023 FGIA Annual Conference discussed keys to successful innovation, advancements in electrochromic glass, and progress in daylight illumination.
This year's FGIA Annual Conference is currently underway in Coronado, California, where more than 500 people are participating in a variety of presentations, panel discussions and hands-on demonstrations.
U.S. Congressman Adrian Smith, chairman of the House Ways & Means Subcommittee on Trade, will be a featured keynote speaker at the WDMA Washington Breakfast Briefing in March.
Roto Frank of America Inc. will exhibit various building and room scenarios with hardware solutions for window and door manufacturers again at this year's BAU trade show in Munich.
The International Code Council received the Building Talent Foundation’s 2022 Industry Champion award at the International Building Show in Las Vegas. The Code Council supports the Building Talent Foundation’s mission to build a sustainable workforce through its programs that welcome and guide a…
Home buyer preferences have continued to shift home building trends in the wake of COVID-19. Amenities no longer necessarily translate directly to number of rooms or types of features within the home either, it can also be simply having a space within the home that provides respite.
Members of the National Association of Home Builders elected four senior officers—Alicia Huey, Carl Harris, Buddy Hughes and Bill Owens—to top leadership positions.
During the 2023 Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance Annual Conference, several expert speakers will discuss quality systems in commercial glazing, innovation in the windows industry, safe glass handling and processing, and more.
The National Association of Home Builders unveiled the official 2023 exhibit home of the International Builders' Show, built and designed by Luxus Design Build/Studio Architecture, which delivers an example of how the program focuses on innovation and energy efficiency.
Kolbe is showcasing its VistaLuxe lines at the International Builders' Show, as well as featuring it's soon-to-be launched products and new industry partnerships.
The housing recession that began in 2022 will bleed into 2023 as elevated inflation and mortgage rates, coupled with high building material construction costs, continue to take a toll on the housing industry and are expected to push the overall economy into a mild recession this year.
JELD-WEN is showing off new products and new innovation from the company at this year's International Builders Show in Las Vegas. The company is using an interactive augmented reality experience at the show so attendees can interact with its design-forward doors and windows.
The final schedule has been released for the 2023 Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance Annual Conference, with several hands-on experiences for those participating on-site such as a tour of a seismic shake test site and a hardware demonstration.
Schlage's new Encode Smart WiFi Lever is the most recent addition to the Schlage Encode family on products. The Schlage Encode WiFi Lever is a smart lock designed to work on standard single bore-hole doors, offering the security and convenience of the Schlage smart lock experience to more areas of…
The hinged patio door is the newest addition to Weather Shield's VUE Collection, joining the collection’s existing Multi-Slide Patio Doors to create beautiful glass gateways that allow expansive outdoor views.
Western Window Systems is unveiling its new Series 300 Minimalist Multi-Slide Door at this year's International Builders Show in Las Vegas. The door features the same smooth operation and hardware options as Western Window Systems’ Classic Line doors, while offering innovative narrow interlock…
Amy Walter, publisher and editor-in-chief of The Cook Political Report, will speak at the Window & Door Manufacturers Association's Legislative Action Fund Luncheon during its 2023 Spring Meeting & Legislative Conference from March 29-31, 2023, in Washington, D.C.
Visitors at the NAHB International Builders' Show in Las Vegas will get an up-close look, and be able to experience a number of products, from the PGT Innovations' portfolios.
Kolbe Windows & Doors is showcasing whole home solutions with custom capabilities to align with modern window and door trends at the National Association of Home Builders International Builders' Show in Las Vegas.
Therma-Tru and Fypon will be showing off new products and programs at this year's International Builders' Show in Las Vegas as well as online through its Virtual Experience.
At the NGA Glass Conference: Miramar Beach January 24-26, Selkowitz will present considerations for the practical application of thin triples in commercial and residential construction.
More than 30 finalists for the National Association of Home Builders' 10th annual Best of IBS Awards for the 2023 NAHB International Builders' Show have been announced. Axolotl, Door Stud LLC, Weber Technologies/MasterGrain, and PAGEN have been recognized in the Best Window & Door Product…
HALIO has partnered with Viracon, a glass fabricator, to produce Viracon PLUS Smart Glass powered by HALIO, which aims to help address climate change by preventing solar heat gain and optimizing daylight utilization with an increased window-to-wall ratio.
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) announced its list of events for both 2023 and 2024, starting with the 2023 Annual Conference in California.
Five leading industry shows are now set to convene in Las Vegas for a large gathering of housing professionals, including the International Surface Event, which is joining the NAHB International Builders’ Show, NKBA Kitchen & Bath Industry Show, National Hardware Show, and Las Vegas Market in…
Registration is now available for both online and in-person attendance at the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance's Annual Conference, to be held in Coronado, California, in February.
Registration and the full schedule for the 2023 Window and Door Manufacturers Association's 2023 Spring Meeting and Legislative Conference are now available. Those in attendance will have the opportunity to network, speak with members of congress and learn about important legislation.
At the 2023 National Association of Home Builders International Builders' Show in Las Vegas, Weather Shield is set to debut its new VUE collection as well as a sliding patio door.
Twenty members of the VBH team pick up award wins in the Hardware Company of the Year and Digital Marketing Campaign categories at the 2022 National Fenestration Awards.
The 2023 National Association of Home Builders International Builders' Show is co-locating with the National Kitchen & Bath Association’s Kitchen & Bath Industry Show as well as the National Hardware Show. Attendees will be able to attend all three shows from Jan. 31 to Feb. 2 at the Las…
The first ever Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance's FENBC Region Technical Summit is taking place Nov. 16 in Surrey, BC. Registration is now open. The session topics include codes, standards, management systems and much more.
Milgard Windows and Doors made a donation to the nonprofit Susan G. Komen "MORE THAN PINK" Walk in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Susan G. Komen is a nonprofit devoted to eradicating breast cancer, which has invested more than $2 billion in patient-support services and more than $1 billion…
The three-day event, organized by the National Glass Association, drew attendees from all 50 U.S. states and territories and 54 countries to see new product solutions, advanced machinery and equipment, innovative tools and components, and more.
At this year's GlassBuild America, Deceuninck North America will exhibit interactive product displays, video content, and other resources to highlight the company’s broad range of product offerings.
A seminar at the Fenestration and Glazing Alliance's fall conference presented by an Engineering Manager at Intertek covered hurricane standards, product testing and the product approval process in Florida and Texas.
At this year's Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance's fall conference, a safety expert from Ark Safety provided a presentation to attendees regarding the importance of cut-resistant apparel and its applications within the industry.
Attendees at the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance's hybrid fall conference in Chicago were able to see two well-known ASTM tests conducted in person: The air infiltration test, ASTM E783, and the water penetration test, ASTM E1105. Both tests are of great value to the industry, although…
Four speakers participated in a panel at this week's Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance's fall conference to discuss the current state of vacuum insulating glass, including the history and properties of VIG, VIG technology and performance, and markets served.
Even in the face of ongoing economic uncertainty, the glass and fenestration industries are “in a great spot,” according to Michael Collins, managing principal, of EquiNova Capital Partners, who delivered a keynote presentation Sept. 27 at the Fenestration & Glazing Industry Alliance 2022 Fall…
The Fenestration & Glazing Industry Alliance’s 2022 Fall Conference kicked off Sept. 25 with conference activities really beginning in full on Sept. 26. The opening session included retirement announcements, information on the new FenBC region, FGIA's new strategic objectives and more.
The National Fenestration Rating Council’s 2022 Fall Membership Meeting, being held Oct. 24-26 in San Diego, will feature discussion and deliberation on 16 ballots, updates on work being conducted by various task groups, and committee updates, the emerging technology series, and more.
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance's 2022 Virtual Western Region Summit is now open for registration. The event is taking place Nov. 1 and will feature topics such as Idaho building codes provisions, California energy legislation proposal issues, and an Energy Star version 7 update.
At this year's eighth annual Summer Concert, the MI Charitable Foundation was able to raise about $52,000 for charity, while hosting a fun-filled event with live music, food, games, and an auction.
PGT Innovations is celebrating National Truck Driver Appreciation Week with a full workweek of gifts, food, and celebratory events from Sept. 11 through Sept. 17. PGT Innovations has 158 Class A CDL truck drivers who deliver products from its family of brands to businesses and construction sites…
Early-bird registration for WDMA’s Executive Management Conference will end Sept. 13. The window, door, and skylight industry event will take place Oct. 12-13.
The MI Windows and Doors support center in Pennsylvania will host a group of cyclists during a rest stop on the “Loneliest Road North American Tour," which is cycling tour that raises money and awareness for suicide prevention.
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance will host a live field testing demonstration, a panel of experts discussing Vacuum Insulating Glazing, a safety speaker covering cut-resistant personal protective equipment, an update on the U.S. and Canadian economies, and more at the 2022 FGIA Hybrid…
Registration is now open for several networking opportunities taking place during the upcoming Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance 2022 Hybrid Fall Conference, including an architecture riverboat tour, a sunset dinner cruise and the FGIA Product Showcase. The conference will be Sept. 25…
Masonite, a designer and manufacturer of interior and exterior doors, is offering homeowners a solution to their entryway woes with a chance to win a new front door and front entry makeover virtual consultation through its “New Grade, Upgrade” contest.
The combined Fensterbau Frontale and Holz-Handwerk exhibitions, held July 12-15 in Nuremberg, focused on face-to-face networking, as well as finding solutions, checking out products and training opportunities and discussing the latest industry issues, say officials.
Continental, Fux, Jowat and Kleiberit announced the second Profile Lamination and Wrapping Symposium, in cooperation with CWI Colorwrap Inc., to be held in August in Uhrichsville, Ohio.
The National Association of Home Builders announced that its awards program is now open. The NAHB Awards Program highlights the best and brightest in the residential construction industry in a variety of categories.
After a four-year, pandemic-induced hiatus, the combined Fensterbau Frontale and Holz-Handwerk exhibition is back at Exhibition Centre Nuremberg as a one-off “summer edition” from July 12-15.
Vitrum Glass Group, western Canada’s largest glass fabricator, celebrated its 25th anniversary on June 16. The event was held at Vitrum’s new head office and fabrication facility in Langley, BC, and was attended by close to two hundred architects, glaziers and industry partners, attending both in-…
Those participating in the 2022 Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance Virtual Summer Conference heard from Chris Gardner, president of the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association, who gave a presentation titled "Impacts of Mental Health and Substance Use in the Construction Industry…
Participants at the 2022 FGIA Virtual Summer Conference heard from Andrew Oding, vice president and director of building science of Building Knowledge Canada and Jeff Baker, president of WESTLab Canada, about Canada's efforts to achieve their energy efficiency goals by 2030
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance will hold in-person instructor training sessions at FGIA Headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois, this summer.
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance released the final schedule for the 2022 Virtual Summer Conference, June 6-9. Three speakers will discuss efforts to improve the energy efficiency of windows in Canada by 2030, highlights from the most recent FGIA fenestration-focused market study and…
The campaign is led by the Code Council and its members and partners every May to raise awareness about the importance of building codes and the role of building safety professionals in ensuring our communities remain safe, sustainable and resilient. This year's Building Safety Month theme is "…
The Summer Conference meeting schedule will continue to address association business and committee work with additional focus on Canadian issues, including the traditional update on Canadian codes and legislation.
Leaders in the architectural glass and fenestration industries met with Congressional representatives to discuss challenges and opportunities facing the industry, as part of the National Glass Association’s first-ever Glass and Glazing Advocacy Day, April 4-5. The largely productive discussions…
The International Code Council will host a webinar, “Building Your Future: Career Paths for Military Veterans,” on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, from 1-2 p.m. CT, as part of the Code Council’s yearly awareness campaign, Building Safety Month.
The Window & Door Manufacturers Association held its annual Spring Meeting and Legislative Conference March 30-31. The conference featured Members of Congress, WDMA leaders and representatives from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
The conference will encompass conversations about emerging technologies, manufacturing applications, regulatory issues and other topics related to the window, door and skylight industry.
Window Safety Task Force, in partnership with the National Safety Council, encourages parents and caregivers to recognize the importance of practicing window safety during Window Safety Week 2022, set for April 3-9.
Isabelle Icso, international policy expert at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and Trey McKenzie, executive director of government affairs at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce will speak at the 2022 Spring Virtual Meeting & Legislative Conference policy session.
This is in addition to the previously announced Reps. Adrian Smith (R-NE) and Kevin Hern (R-OK) as speakers at this year’s Legislative Conference, which will be held virtually on March 30–31.
Roundtable discussions at the 2022 Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance Hybrid Annual Conference in Amelia Island, Fla. highlighted trends like thin triple glazing, sustainability best practices and case studies on window industry innovations.
EPA analyst Doug Anderson spoke in March to FGIA conference in-person and virtual attendees about the thinking and evidence behind the agency's draft 2 of the proposed ENERGY STAR 7.0 standards for architectural glass and window and door construction.
Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance 2022 Hybrid Annual Conference participants learned the benefits of training employees on how to respond to trauma at facilities such as manufacturing plants and construction sites.
Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl spoke at the 2022 Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance Hybrid Annual Conference, offering his perspective about the current strife in Ukraine, the future of economic recovery, the labor shortage, and a construction forecast for the U.S. and Canada.
The Window & Door Manufacturers Association announced Reps. Adrian Smith (R-NE) and Kevin Hern (R-OK) will be the Congressional speakers at this year’s Legislative Conference, which will be held virtually on March 30–31.
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance heard fraud prevention advice from scam artist-turned-Federal Bureau of Investigations educator, Frank Abagnale, during his keynote address at the 2022 FGIA Hybrid Annual Conference.
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance recognized the contributions and achievements of its members and congratulated award winners at the Annual Awards Ceremony at the end of the first day of the FGIA Hybrid Annual Conference. Awards were presented by the previous year's winners, who…
Awards were given to exhibitors with a product or line that shows the best combination of design, functionality and innovation, as well as its usefulness to consumers and/or home builders.
To ease severe worker shortages that are delaying construction timelines and raising housing costs, home builders must make fundamental changes to the way they do business, Ed Brady, CEO of the Home Builders Institute, said during a press conference at the International Builders’ Show.
The National Hardware Show will join the NAHB International Builders' Show and the NKBA's Kitchen & Bath Industry Show at Design & Construction Week next year, which will be held in Las Vegas Jan. 31 to Feb. 2.
"The attendance at this year's show exceeded our expectations and reflects the enthusiasm of the home building industry to collaborate and discover the latest products and technology solutions for their customers," says Geoff Cassidy, NAHB senior vice president of exhibitions and meetings.
Taking place both in-person in Amelia Island, Florida, and online the 2022 FGIA Southeast Region Exclusive Session will begin at 3 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 28.
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance released a final schedule for the upcoming 2022 FGIA Hybrid Annual Conference that includes panel discussions about triple thins, as well as environmental and sustainability trends and an interactive workshop hosted by the FGIA Aluminum Material…
At the National Association of Home Builders International Builders' Show in booth #W3600, Kolbe will highlight its VistaLuxe AL LINE lift & slide doors, and its impact performance capabilities.
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance will welcome Frank Abagnale as the keynote speaker for the upcoming 2022 FGIA Hybrid Annual Conference taking place Feb. 28-March 3, with both in-person and virtual options for participation.
NürnbergMesse and VDMA Holzbearbeitungsmaschinen, the organizer of Holz-Handwerk, jointly decided to postpone the combined event after consulting with exhibitors and out of a desire to enable all participants to plan with confidence.
The webinar, led by Randi Ernst, president of FDR Design, will provide a baseline understanding of the mechanics and benefits of a gas-filled sealed insulating glass unit.
Registration is now open for the 2022 FGIA Hybrid Annual Conference, Feb. 28 to March 3, with both in-person and virtual options for participation. The in-person event will take place at the Omni Amelia Island Resort in Amelia Island, Florida.
“We definitely didn’t take this step lightly. But against the backdrop of the uncertain overall situation and the worsening developments surrounding the spread of another coronavirus mutation, we wanted to have clarity in both companies at an early stage as far as planning for the coming year was…
The National Glass Association has announced the World Millwork Alliance Annual Convention & Tradeshow will co-locate with its event, GlassBuild America: The Glass, Window & Door Expo, in 2022. The co-located events will take place at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Oct. 18-20…
Last week, industry representatives gathered online and in person for the 2021 Fenestration & Glazing Industry Alliance Hybrid Fall Conference. The conference took place Oct. 18-21 in Phoenix, Arizona, and included a mix of task group and committee work, alongside presentations about industry…
Rich Rinka, technical manager, fenestration standards and U.S. industry affairs, and Jason Seals, certification services manager, fenestration, led in-person Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance Hybrid Fall Conference participants through the steps of two different window installation…
In-person participants at the 2021 Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance Hybrid Fall Conference learned strategies and techniques for ways to disarm active shooters in a presentation and active workshop from Sentinel Security Group, which was sponsored by the FGIA Fenestration Safety Committee.
Thiret has held a multitude of leadership roles within the organization, including serving two separate terms as chairman of the board, and he was the 1998 recipient of the Outstanding Member Award. Having served for many years as the chair of the sites committee, he is credited with evolving AAMA…
"The safety and well-being of our attendees, partners, exhibitors, site workers and staff remains our top priority. As we get closer to returning to an in-person show in Orlando, we continue to update our health and safety policies for the upcoming Design and Construction Week based upon current…
Chris Dimou, Roto North America’s president and CEO, delivered opening remarks for the South-Central Manufacturing Industry Partnership's quarterly event on Oct. 12.
The Window & Door Manufacturers Association virtual Executive Management Conference continues this Thursday at 3 p.m. ET as Kermit Baker, chief economist for the American Institute of Architects, will deliver the 2022 Residential, Remodeling and Commercial Outlook.
In honor of National Manufacturing Day 2021, held Oct. 1 this year, Cornerstone Building Brands Inc. will host events throughout October as part of an ongoing effort to showcase the importance of U.S. manufacturing and increase awareness of the career opportunities in the field.
Author and body language expert Janine Driver will reprise her role as event keynote speaker at the 2021 Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance Hybrid Fall Conference Oct. 18-21. Driver, who spoke previously at an Association event in 2017, will share her expertise with both in-person and…
The in-person event will be held in Phoenix, featuring the chance to go horseback riding or golfing. Both in-person and virtual participants will be able to attend a masquerade-themed celebration with a photo booth.
Due to the changing nature of the pandemic restrictions in Cambridge, Massachusetts, WDMA has decided to convert the Executive Management Conference to a virtual format.
The National Association of Home Builders opened online registration for the 2022 NAHB International Builders' Show, Feb. 8-10 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando.
Those attending the conference in Phoenix, Oct. 18-21, can observe industry experts as they demonstrate installation methods taught as part of the FGIA InstallationMasters training and certification program.
The National Fenestration Rating Council will transition its Fall 2021 Membership Meeting from Oct. 25-27 to a virtual event in lieu of meeting in person because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance opened registration for this fall's in-person Insulating Glass Fabricators Workshop, Nov. 3-5 at the Intertek facility in Plano, Texas.
The Window and Door Manufacturers Association's Executive Management Conference will feature keynote speaker Megan Greene Global Economist, Financial Times columnist, and Senior Fellow, Harvard Kennedy School as she covers the impact of climate change and how it will drive economic transformation…
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance will partner with World Vision during the 2021 FGIA Hybrid Fall Conference, Oct. 18-21, to build and donate hygiene kits to a shelter in Phoenix, where the conference will be held.
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance will host a webinar titled "AAMA Hardware Standards and Updates" on Aug. 17 at 11:30 a.m. Eastern. This webinar will cover recent updates and significant changes being made to FGIA hardware-focused documents.
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.
The Window & Door Manufacturers Association's Executive Management Conference will return as an in-person event Oct. 6-7 at the Marriott Cambridge in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Lisa Heschong, author and scientific researcher, took to the virtual stage during the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance 2021 Virtual Summer Conference to share her findings about the benefits of daylighting and window views.
Participants at the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance 2021 Virtual Summer Conference learned more about a voluntary safety program focused on excellence from one of its administrators as well as an FGIA member company participant.
Julia Asoni, senior director of youth engagement at the Manufacturing Institute, the social impact affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers, shared information and resources during the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance 2021 Virtual Summer Conference for companies to plan…
Demographer Ken Gronbach of KGC Direct spoke about the importance of the Millennial birth rate, China's population concerns, social justice and more during his keynote address at the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance 2021 Virtual Summer Conference.
GED Integrated Solutions is exhibiting at GlassBuild America Expo Sept. 13-15 in Atlanta. This will be GED's first live tradeshow since the start of the pandemic.
Roto Window and Door Technology announced that, as things stand now, it plans to attend the “Fensterbau Frontale” trade fair March 29 to April 1, 2022, in Nuremberg, Germany.
Mark Mikkelson, director of corporate regulatory affairs for the Andersen Corp., received the James Krahn Lifetime Achievement Award last week at the WDMA Technical and Manufacturing Conference.
This week NGA recognizes Juneteenth, the day slavery was abolished in the United States. NGA joins many associations and companies in commemorating Black history, culture, contribution and to promote racial equality.
The FeneTech User Conference ended June 9 for the company's customers worldwide. During the virtual conference, FeneTech shared the latest enhancements and features of its FeneVision ERP software.
The FeneTech User Conference began for FeneTech's customers worldwide, including 245 FeneVision users from all over the globe representing 83 window and door manufacturers and glass fabrication companies.
WDMA's 2021 Technical and Manufacturing Conference will be held virtually June 9-10. It will include eight presentations that will be delivered over the course of the two days from 12p.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern each day.
FeneTech Europe Sàrl virtual user conference will be held June 7-10, according to Director Sylvain Kaiser. The virtual conference will be free of charge to FeneTech Europe’s customers.
The National Association of Home Builders is partnering with more than 800 companies, associations and mental health advocates in the first-ever Mental Health Action Day, to be held on Thursday, May 20.
The 2021 Window & Door Manufacturers Association Technical & Manufacturing Conference will be held virtually for the second year, taking place over two afternoons Wednesday, June 9, through Thursday, June 10, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. ET.
The National Fenestration Rating Council is hosting a live webinar Thursday, April 29, 11 a.m. ET, "The NFRC Toolbox: An Introduction to Our Energy Performance Ratings," presented by Tom Herron, NFRC’s Senior Director of Business Development and Special Projects.
After canceling its annual user conference last year and offering users a virtual user conference in May 2020, FeneTech Inc. is again planning to provide a free virtual conference for their customers worldwide.
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance will host a webinar, "Quality Management for Certification: Compliance Made Easier," on May 18 at 11:30 a.m. Eastern.
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance will host a webinar, "Implementing Quality Management for the Fabrication of IG Units: Making the Case," on April 6 at 11:30 a.m. Eastern.
With a year to go, Fensterbau Frontale has registrations from 480 exhibitors from 33 countries. Bookings already account for more than 50,000 square meters, or 80 percent of the available net stand space in the 11 exhibition halls.
Fenestration Canada will hold its 2021 Spring Conference Online on May 18-20 in the Marketplace and is also planning a hybrid event for WinDoor this year, with in-person events and an online presence Nov. 16-18 in Toronto and in the Marketplace.
WDMA announced Congressional speakers for its Spring Virtual Meetings & Legislative Conference, taking place March 10, March 17 and March 24 from 2 to 4:30 p.m. ET each day.
John Peterson, director of sustainable design and building innovation for MacLennan Jaunkalns Miller Architects delivered a presentation, "Inspired Design Trends for Commercial and Residential Construction," at the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance Virtual Annual Conference last week.
Robert Jutras, principal engineer at UL led a sponsored session called "The New Canadian High Exposure Fenestration Installation Standard CSA A440.6:20, Explained" during the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance Virtual Annual Conference.
Mike Troutman, vice president of environmental, health and safety excellence for MI Windows and Doors, offered an accident investigation protocol roadmap to the participants of the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance Virtual Annual Conference.
Keynote speaker and economist Dr. Chris Kuehl. Kuehl, a managing director of Armada Corporate Intelligence, offered a positive outlook on financial recovery, particularly in comparison to the long road taken in 2008 by the U.S. during the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance Virtual Annual…
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance recognized the contributions and achievements of its members and congratulated award winners at the Virtual Annual Awards Ceremony at the end of the first day of the conference, Feb. 23.
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance will host a webinar, "The Impact of Cavity Reduction on Triple Glazed IG Units," on March 9 at 11:30 a.m. Eastern.
Registration for the third installment of the Leadership Development Program from the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance is open through March 31, with the first session taking place April 14.
The inaugural IBSx event welcomed home building professionals, Feb. 9-12, online for education and networking. Although the exhibitor platform was closed after day one due to technology issues, educational programming continued as planned.
NanaWall Systems says its programming at the International Builders Show, held virtually on Feb. 9-12, 2021, will concentrate on products that meet the increased demand for renovation in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The National Association of Home Builders Leading Suppliers Council, in collaboration with Pro Builder and Pro Remodeler magazines, unveiled the latest official show homes of the International Builders' Show virtual experience (IBSx): The New American Home 2021 and The New American Remodel 2021.
After canceling its annual user conference last year and offering users a virtual user conference in May 2020, FeneTech Inc. is again planning to provide a free virtual conference for their customers worldwide.
The Window & Door Manufacturers Association will hold its 2021 Spring Meeting & Legislative Conference over three consecutive Wednesday afternoons in March.
The National Fenestration Rating Council will hold its 2021 Spring Committee Virtual Meeting March 29 to 31 with updates on the latest technology and innovations in windows, doors and skylights.
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance will host a webinar, "ICC 500-2020: Updates to the Tornado and Hurricane Storm Shelter Standard," on Tuesday, Feb. 2 at 11:30 a.m. Eastern.
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance formalized its 2021 conference schedule, beginning with the FGIA 2021 Virtual Annual Conference. Online registration for the event to be held Feb. 23-25 will open in mid-January.
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance will host a webinar titled "An Introduction to the IGMA Technical Binder" on Tues., Nov. 17 at 11:30 a.m. Eastern.
The National Fenestration Rating Council welcomed Architecture 2030 founder Edward Mazria as its keynote speaker on the first day of its Fall Membership Virtual Meeting, Monday, Oct. 19. The meeting runs through Oct. 21.
Registration for the third installment of the Leadership Development Program from the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance is now open, with the first session taking place in January.
A high-end builder in Austin, Texas, shared the fenestration trends he has seen in the U.S. when it comes to building performance during the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance Virtual Fall Conference.
Due to health and safety concerns and ongoing travel restrictions stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Association of Home Builders and National Kitchen & Bath Association announced that the 8th annual Design & Construction Week, including NAHB's International Builders' Show…
At the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance Virtual Fall Conference, an industry professional with more than 36 years of health and safety experience shared his company's best practices for keeping plant workers safe during the spread of COVID-19. Michael Cook, corporate safety director for…
An economist gave an assessment of the current economy and what the industry might expect from an eventual post-COVID economy during the keynote address at the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance Virtual Fall Conference.
Launched annually on the first Friday in October with events that continue throughout the month, MFG Day is an initiative of The Manufacturing Institute, the National Association of Manufacturers’ workforce and education partner.
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance will hold its 2021 Annual Conference virtually due to the continued health concerns around the spread of COVID-19. This event, previously scheduled to be held at Omni Plantation in Amelia Island, Florida, will be hosted on Zoom for the convenience of…
The National Fenestration Rating Council will hold its 2020 Fall Membership Virtual Meeting Oct. 19-21. At the three-day online event, attendees will discuss proposed changes in the industry, updates to NFRC’s energy-performance ratings, and aspects of fenestration that affect the comfort and…
Registration for the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance Virtual Fall Conference is now open, with early bird rates available through Sept. 28. The Virtual Fall Conference will take place Oct. 6-8 and will feature updated market size and economic forecasts, as well as residential and…
WDMA is pleased to be participating as an association partner in the National Glass Association’s GlassBuild Connect, running the entire month of September on Glassbuild.com. Registered visitors to GlassBuild.com can join the event for free and view, drill down, reach out and connect to learn about…
The National Association of Home Builders opened online registration for the 2021 NAHB International Builders' Show. IBS will move back to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, Feb. 9-11, where it will again co-locate with the National Kitchen & Bath Association's Kitchen…
Glass industry veteran Jorma Vitkala, who recently retired from Glass Performance Days, will deliver GlassBuild Connect's keynote presentation on Wednesday, Sept. 9.
In conjunction with GlassBuild Connect, the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance is offering snapshots of its education offerings and extending related discounts during the month of September.
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance announced that Dr. Chris Kuehl, managing director of Armada Corporate Intelligence, will serve as the keynote speaker at the Virtual Fall Conference taking place October 6-8. Kuehl will present "The Post COVID-19 Economy: Ten Patterns Likely to Change…
WDMA will hold its 2020 Fall Conference online Oct. 27-28. The two-day virtual event will feature thought leaders, industry experts and political analysts on what to expect for the remainder of 2020, as well as an outlook for the year ahead.
The National Glass Association announced that GlassBuild Connect registration is now open. In response to pandemic-imposed travel, gathering restrictions and prioritizing public safety, GlassBuild America—the annual glass, window and door expo—has transitioned into a month-long online experience…
The National Glass Association opened registration for GlassBuild Connect. In response to pandemic-imposed travel, gathering restrictions and prioritizing public safety, the annual glass, window and door expo has transitioned into a month-long online experience for education, business and product…
Fenestration Canada announced it is planning an Online Regional Week, to take place Sept. 28 through Oct. 2. Each day will include webinars and education sessions focused on each region, as well as including a suppliers showcase.
Two experts offered a financial outlook for both the U.S. and Canada at the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance Virtual Summer Conference. Moderator Michael Collins, managing director of Building Industry Advisors, asked questions of Katherine Judge, economist for CIBC Capital Markets, and…
The Fenestration & Glazing Industry Alliance hosted its Virtual Summer Conference June 23-25. A major focus of the content was challenges facing companies in the COVID-19 world. The event featured a panel about manufacturing during coronavirus, a session about financial relief programs and a…
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance hosted a panel discussion titled, “Managing Manufacturing Operations and Customer Connections Through the COVID-19 Crisis” during the FGIA Virtual Summer Conference.
Participants heard a keynote address from a former Chicago Bears NFL player at the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance Virtual Summer Conference.
The in-person event will return to Atlanta in 2021; NGA will host GlassBuild Connect: The Glass &
Fenestration Online Experience – to take place the entire month of September.
The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation recognized Woodcraft Industries, a Quanex Building Products company, for its Middlefield and Orwell, Ohio, locations’ safety records.
On May 15, Crystal Window & Door Systems reached a milestone, marking its 30th anniversary since opening in 1990. Founded by Thomas Chen, who immigrated to America from Taiwan, the company has grown steadily to become one of the largest window manufacturers in the nation.
Roto Frank Fenster-und Türtechnologie will not attend BAU 2021 in Munich, Germany, according to a company statement. The plan was to focus on property-specific hardware solutions for aluminum facades, windows and doors at the trade fair, say officials.
The FeneTech Virtual User Conference ended for customers in North and South America and Australia as of May 8. Customers from Europe and Asia will continue attending the virtual conference with two sessions scheduled for the week of May 11, and another for the following week.
Janice Yglesias, FGIA executive director, shared in an email to its members on March 16, that the FGIA headquarters office in Schaumburg, Illinois, is closed, but that, as of now, it is still planning to hold its summer conference in June.
WDMA has decided to cancel its Spring Meeting and Legislative Conference, originally scheduled March 23-25 in Washington, D.C., due to coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns.
Due to concerns surrounding COVID-19, known as the coronavirus, in the Los Angeles area, the Facade Tectonics Institute has postponed Facades Week: LA! until Aug. 3-7, 2020, with the World Congress to be held Aug. 5-6, according to officials.
Diamon-Fusion International (DFI), creators of protective coatings for glass, and Caldwell Manufacturing, supplier of window balances and hinge technology, are among the sponsors of this year’s FeneTech User Conference, to be held June 1-3 in downtown Cleveland.
NürnbergMesse postponed Fensterbau Frontale and Holz-Handwerk. The exhibition duo will not take place as planned from March 18-21, 2020, but June 16-19, in Nuremberg. The reason for the postponement is the increased spread of the coronavirus and corresponding feedback from customers and industry…
John Manzella led a roundtable discussion at the 2020 Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance Annual Conference about economic issues like trade, the Trans-Pacific Partnership, United States-Mexico-Canada agreement and automation.
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance recognized the contributions and achievements of its members and congratulated award winners at the inaugural FGIA Annual Conference Awards banquet held in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Award presenters noted the importance of these member contributions,…
During the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance inaugural 2020 Annual Conference, the association officially launched its brand, including a new logo and promotional video. On Jan. 1, 2020, the American Architectural Manufacturers Association and the Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance…
FUX Maschinenbau und Kunststofftechnik GmbH, whose equipment is used to laminate and wrap window profiles, door panels and other building elements, as well as window profile bending equipment will demonstrate at its Fensterbau booth (hall 3, booth 143).
In 2020, Fensterbau Frontale industry trade fair in Nuremberg, to be held March 18-21, will once again be a showcase for all products of the manufacturers of construction elements. Continental will showcase its full assortment of exterior surfaces at its booth (hall 5, booth 202).
The National Glass Association and the American Subcontractors Association entered into a mutual agreement for NGA to be an ASA Alliance Partner. The agreement will help support ASA initiatives and provide NGA member companies with access to select ASA benefits and resources.
Nearly 65,000 home building professionals from around the world attended the National Association of Home Builders International Builders' Show in Las Vegas, Jan. 21-23.
The Home Builders Institute announced The Home Depot Foundation will commit up to $500,000 to fund student training in home construction careers in high schools across the country. Additionally, the National Housing Endowment, the philanthropic arm of the National Association of Home Builders,…
PGT Innovations will showcase products from its Eze-Breeze and Western Window Systems brands at the NAHB International Builders' Show in Las Vegas, Jan. 21-23.
At its Annual Conference in La Jolla, California, NGA President and CEO Nicole Harris announced a name change to its biannual technical conferences. NGA's Annual Conference and Fall Conference will now collectively be known as NGA Glass Conference and be differentiated by location.
Wood and window specialists from all over the world will gather in Nuremberg for the combined Fensterbau Frontale and Holz-Handwerk exhibition March 18 through 21, 2020. Event organizers expect more than 1,300 exhibitors from over 40 countries and anticipate some 111,000 international attendees to…
