News
Jim McCord Joins Soft Tech
December 14, 2020
Jim McCord joined Soft Tech this month as business development manager, based out of Pennsylvania.
NFRC Elects New Slate of Directors to Serve on Nonprofit Board
December 14, 2020
The National Fenestration Ratings Council congratulates and welcomes three newly elected members of the board of directors for the 2021 term.
Klein-Dickert Milwaukee Inc. Achieves NACC Certification
December 14, 2020
Klein-Dickert Milwaukee Inc. is the latest glazing contractor to have successfully completed all requirements for certification by the North American Contractor Certification Program.
Stratford Citizens’ Group Launches Complaint Regarding Proposed Xinyi Plant
December 14, 2020
Get Concerned Stratford, a local group of citizens that oppose the proposed construction a new Xinyi Glass float glass plant in Stratford, Canada, has launched a complaint to a third-party investigator, according to local reporting in the Stratford Beacon Herald.
AGC of America Sues Federal Government Regarding Paycheck Protection Program Rules
December 14, 2020
The Associated General Contractors of America filed suit to compel the Small Business Administration and the Office of Management and Budget to revise the questionnaire being used to reassess whether companies were eligible for Paycheck Protection Program loans, according to a statement on the organization’s website.
Leo M. Cyr, Former Vice President of NGA, Passes Away
December 10, 2020
Leo M. Cyr, former vice president of the National Glass Association, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 25, after a long struggle with cancer. He was 78 years old.
Do You Know the GSA Building Requirements For Glazing Design?
December 8, 2020
The General Services Administration (GSA) owns and leases over 376.9 million square feet of space in 9,600 buildings in more than 2,200 communities nationwide.
NGA Supports UN International Year of Glass 2022
December 8, 2020
The National Glass Association supports the worldwide effort to designate 2022 as the United Nations International Year of Glass and sent its letter of support earlier this year.
Kensington Glass Arts Inc. Welcomes New President
December 8, 2020
Kensington Glass Arts Inc. announced that 2020 John Reichlin has assumed the role of President.
Construction Adds Jobs in November
December 7, 2020
Construction gained 27,000 jobs in November, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, though the sector is still 279,000 jobs below its February, pre-pandemic level.