Tag: FGIA
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FGIA Updates Thermal Stress Guidelines for Window Glass
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has updated guidelines relating to thermal stress considerations for window glass products used in residential and commercial building envelope projects. IGMA TM-1500-25, Guidelines to Reduce Instances of Thermal Stress, is now available for purchase in the FGIA online store. This document was last updated in 2014. The purpose of IGMA…
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FGIA Named Three New Honorary Members
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has named three new Honorary Members of the Association. Steve Fronek (Apogee Enterprises), Rob Luter (Lippert Components) and Steve Strawn (JELD-WEN) now join the legacy of becoming Honorary Members of FGIA. Honorary FGIA members are those who are retired from the industry and have demonstrated exceptional dedication and…
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FGIA Updates Aluminum Finish Care, Cleaning Guidelines
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has released an updated specification outlining methods, equipment and materials applicable for cleaning architecturally finished aluminum after construction and for subsequent periodic maintenance. AAMA 609 and 610-25, Cleaning and Maintenance Guide for Architecturally Finished Aluminum, is now available for purchase in the FGIA online store. This document was last…
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FGIA Southeast Region Meeting Registration Now Open
Registration is now open for the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Southeast Region Meeting, taking place April 22-23 at the Clearwater Beach Marriott Resort on Sand Key in Florida. This event will feature a networking night at Topgolf St. Petersburg on April 22, followed by a full day of speaker presentations covering crucial information…
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New FGIA Document Enhances Testing for Multi-Track Doors, Windows
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has released a new specification applicable for use in testing and rating horizontal sliding windows and sliding doors based upon the sash/panel size and interlocking conditions present in the tested samples. AAMA 517-25, Specification for Air/Water Penetration Resistance, and Structural Load Performance of Multi-Track Doors and Windows, a new…
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Register Now: 2025 FGIA FENBC Summit in Surrey, BC
Registration is now open for the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) FENBC Region Summit, taking place April 1-2 in Surrey, BC. This annual two-day event will feature a welcome reception, commercial and residential topic coverage and opportunities to engage with industry leaders. Register now for this exclusive in-person event dedicated to exploring the latest trends in…
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Christopher Grey Talks MA Building & Energy Codes at FGIA
Those participating in the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida, learned about the building, energy and stretch codes in the state of Massachusetts in a presentation about the complexity of backstop calculations from presenter Christopher Grey (Simpson Gumpertz & Heger). In this presentation, Grey provided an overview of the 2023…
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FGIA Speaker Todd Benedict Shares Hurricane Safety Tips
A safety expert gave advice for how to safely handle hurricane-resistant products during the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida, Feb. 17-20. Sponsored by the FGIA Fenestration Safety Committee, this session entitled “Safe Manufacturing of Hurricane Resistant Products” was led by Todd Benedict, Senior Environmental, Health, Safety and Security Manager…
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Experts Discuss AI, VIG & Tech at FGIA Annual Conference
A panel on innovation at the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Annual Conference featured an in-depth discussion on utilizing artificial intelligence (AI), the future of vacuum insulated glass (VIG), prioritizing updated software over new hardware and the use of more sophisticated digital modeling. The “Ignite Innovation” panel discussion was moderated by Ray Garries (Global…
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FGIA Keynote Ryan Hawk Shares Six Tips for Learning Leaders
Participants at the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida, heard from Ryan Hawk, host of The Learning Leader Show, a popular business podcast in which Hawk interviews thought leaders and communicates their stories, insight and leadership wisdom. Hawk shared six tips for becoming a “learning leader,” or one who recognizes…