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Sharp Glass Achieves NACC Certification
August 24, 2020
Sharp Glass LLC of San Antonio, Texas, is the latest glazing contractor to meet the requirements for certification by the North American Contractor Certification Program for glazing contractors. The NACC is the glazing industry’s only third-party, ANSI accredited recognition of glazing contractors who consistently adhere to program requirements for quality and safety excellence.
FGIA Updates Fenestration Sealants Guide
August 24, 2020
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance updated a technical document intended to aid in the selection, use and application of sealants commonly used in fenestration systems. AAMA 851, "Fenestration Sealants Guide for Windows, Window Walls and Curtain Walls," an FGIA standard, is the first update to this document, originally published in 2009.
Salt Lake City's Net-Zero-Energy Fire Station Earns LEED Gold with Tubelite's Curtain Wall
August 24, 2020
In April 2020, Salt Lake City's Fire Station No. 14 earned LEED Gold certification through the U.S. Green Building Council for its energy-efficient, environmentally responsible design and construction.
Technical Manager Nathalie Thibault to Depart FGIA
August 21, 2020
Officials from the Fenestration & Glazing Industry Alliance announced the departure of Nathalie Thibault, technical manager, Glass Products and Canadian Industry Affairs, effective Aug. 28. Thibault joined the organization in February.
Pilkington Launches Online Glass Encyclopedia
August 18, 2020
Pilkington United Kingdom Ltd., part of the NSG Group, launched Ask Pilkington, a searchable online encyclopedia of all things glass to help customers get quick answers to technical queries.
MI Windows and Doors Utilizing AI-Driven Smart Manufacturing Platform
August 17, 2020
MI Windows and Doors is partnering with Rheo, an industrial AI platform company, to incorporate artificial intelligence that will help reduce manufacturing bottlenecks and improve throughput, say officials.
Construction Starts Lose Ground in July
August 17, 2020
Total construction starts fell 7 percent in July to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $631.6 billion, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. The decline was due to a significant pullback in the nonbuilding segment, which fell 31 percent from June to July. Nonresidential building starts rose 3 percent.
Winco Windows Helps to Transform Car Dealership into Luxury Apartments
August 17, 2020
Once a bustling car dealership in the 1950s, a five-story dealership and its parking garage has been transformed into upscale apartments and condos, the Garage apartments in New Orleans. Two fully automated, class-B freight elevators allow residents to self-park next to their residence.
City of Madison Passes Bird-Safe Glass Ordinance
August 17, 2020
The Madison Common Council unanimously adopted the state's first bird-friendly building ordinance. Introduced by Alders Marsha Rummel and Keith Furman, drafted by City staff, and revised with input from American Bird Conservancy, the city-wide ordinance will require new large construction and expansion projects to use modern bird-safe strategies and materials that allow birds to see glass, according to ABC.