Jumbo glass and energy efficiency continue to be growing design trends, but the COVID-19 pandemic is shaking up other aspects of design. To discuss these…
Jordan Scott
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Study: Despite Higher COVID-19 Risk, Construction Workers Are Wary of the Vaccine
Since the COVID-19 vaccine rollout began in December, many people in the U.S. have joined waitlists to ensure they receive the vaccine when their turn…
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FGIA Conference Provides Canadian Codes Update
The Canadian national energy code is becoming more stringent, which will impact the glass and fenestration industries. The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) held…
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FGIA Conference Gives Update on U.S. Codes
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the adoption of some codes in the U.S., but code cycles continue, including those for the I-codes. The Fenestration and…
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FGIA Legislative Report Highlights New Administration’s Policies
With a new administration comes new policies, including those focused on energy efficiency. To address these changes, as well as other legislative and regulatory updates,…
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How Changes to ICC 500 Impact the Fenestration Industry
The 2020 edition of ICC 500 includes several updates. Dave Stammen, engineer for the built environment at UL LLC, provided an overview of those changes…
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New Administration to Bolster American Manufacturing
President Biden has signed a “Buy American” executive order intended to bolster American manufacturing. According to the White House, the order will ensure that when…
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TDI Explains How Windstorm Program Changes Impact Glazing, Fenestration Manufacturers
The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC) and 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) effective September 1, 2020. Dr. Paul…
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When You Can’t Require Employees to Get Vaccinated
There are many questions surrounding the distribution of vaccines, including who will have access to them next and whether or not contractors and other employers…
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Lawyers Address Employer-Required Vaccinations
COVID-19 vaccinations are beginning to be administered to frontline health workers and those in long-term care facilities in the U.S. It’s not yet known to…