The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has announced the dates and locations for its 2027 conference events, including plans to hold the organization’s Summer Summit in…
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Fenestration Focus September/October 2025
Unbarring Security: New Standard Unlocks Market for Security Screens by John Ryba Earlier this year, the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) released an industry-first security…
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Everything IG September/October 2025
IG Moves Forward: Smarter Manufacturing Lines and Thinner Units Drive Efficiency by Dave Cooper The insulating glass (IG) sector of our industry continues to advance. New…
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From the Editor July/August 2025
There’s Room for Applause: For Revolutionary IG and Sustainability to Standout Dealers I've written a lot lately about the leaps and bounds I see happening…
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Early 2025 Sets the Stage for a Smarter, Bigger Future in Doors and Windows
As we roll into 2025, the door and window industry is buzzing with fresh ideas and a renewed sense of optimism. From sleek urban designs…
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NAHB Urges Congress to Address Housing Affordability Crisis
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) called on Congress this week to support policies that will allow home builders to construct more homes and…
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New Year’s Day Earthquake Sparks Interest in Japan’s Seismic Building Codes
Building resilience is at the forefront of the conversation surrounding Japan’s recent 7.5 magnitude New Year’s Day earthquake on the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa prefecture.…
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30 Years Later: Hurricane Andrew Redesigned Modern Building Codes
Hurricane Andrew slammed into South Florida 30 years ago devastating local communities, destroying entire neighborhoods and killing dozens. As a result, building codes were redesigned…
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Industry Can Expect Increased Focus on Building, Energy Codes
The fenestration and glazing industries should prepare for an increased focus on U.S. code updates, says Kathy Krafka Harkema, Fenestration & Glazing Industry Alliance technical…
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FEMA Reps Speak on the Past, Present and Future of Building Codes
Each year when May comes around, Building Safety Month comes with it, allowing industry professionals, including fenestration, to emphasize the importance of building codes to…