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Nonresidential Construction Employment Falls Behind Overall Recovery
August 10, 2021
According to an analysis of government data by the Associated General Contractors of America, construction added 11,000 jobs in July, but employment in nonresidential construction remains below pre-pandemic levels.
Registration Now Open for In-Person IG Fabricators Workshop
August 10, 2021
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance is pleased to announce the opening of registration for this fall's in-person Insulating Glass Fabricators Workshop. This event will take place Nov. 3-5 at the Intertek facility in Plano, Texas. Register before Oct. 8, when registration closes.
Trex Commercial Products Equips New Stadium, Inside and Out
August 9, 2021
TQL Stadium brings distinctive design elements and inclusive viewing experiences to one of the Midwest’s rising cities, just in time for the 2021 Major League Soccer season. Known as “The Crown Jewel of Cincinnati,” this stadium boasts nearly 20,000 linear feet of custom engineered railing from Trex Commercial Products.
Dodge Momentum Index Pulls Back in July
August 9, 2021
The Dodge Momentum Index fell to 155.8 in July, a 6 percent decline from the revised June reading of 164.9. The Momentum Index, issued by Dodge Data & Analytics, is a monthly measure of the first, or initial, report for nonresidential building projects in planning, which have been shown to lead construction spending for nonresidential buildings by a full year.
YKK AP America Appoints First Chief Sustainability Officer
August 5, 2021
YKK AP America appointed Tomohisa Kato as its first-ever chief sustainability officer.
FGIA and World Vision to Partner for Hygiene Kit Build at 2021 FGIA Hybrid Fall Conference
August 5, 2021
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance will be partnering with World Vision, a humanitarian organization helping children, families and their communities overcome poverty and injustice, 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. FGIA is currently seeking sponsors to help the Association provide as many kits as possible.
Pulp Studio Mourns Passing of CEO and Founder, Bernard Lax
August 5, 2021
Pulp Studio officials announced the untimely passing of Bernard Lax, the company’s founder, owner and chief executive officer.
Asahi India Glass Ltd. Partners with Vishakha Group to Build Solar Glass Plant
August 5, 2021
Asahi India Glass Ltd. and Vishakha Group announced a joint venture into solar glass with an in principle agreement for the setting up of India’s largest, state-of-the-art green field solar glass plant at Mundra, Gujarat, with phase-1 glass manufacturing capacity of up to 3GW of the installable capacity of solar power plants.
HMI Cardinal Launches New Image as HMI Glass
August 4, 2021
HMI Glass announced a new look and vision in 2021, following the merger of HMI Cardinal and Woon-Tech Inc., the opening of the company’s third fabrication facility, and the launch of its new website.
Hartung Glass Industries Acquires All Weather Glass & Aluminum’s Phoenix Facility
August 3, 2021
Hartung Glass Industries executed an agreement to acquire All Weather Glass & Aluminum in Phoenix. The transaction is effective Aug.1. Hartung is excited to expand its core business offering into this new market, while continuing to service AWGAA customers.