nce defined by bulky frames and limited style choices, the market for impact-resistant and hurricane-rated doors and windows has entered a new era—one in which…
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A Clear View of 250 Years
The Innovations That Transformed American Residential Windows by Tom Herron n 1961, the National Capital Downtown Committee in Washington, D.C., decided to build a new…
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QXO Accelerates ‘Tens of Billions’ Ambition With Kodiak Deal
In 2023, serial entrepreneur Brad Jacobs announced plans to become a “tech-enabled leader” in the $800 billion building products distribution industry. Last week, Jacobs, and…
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Association Updates (continued)
Fenestration & Glazing Industry Alliance ccording to FGIA officials, four objectives were identified and established by its board of directors in 2022: events, education, industry…
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Association Updates (Continued)
World Millwork Alliance nder new leadership, World Millwork Alliance is sharpening its focus on advocacy in 2026, while also keying in on workforce development and…
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The Power of Referrals
I have written before about the art of enticement and the importance of having an inviting and impressive showroom. The showroom allows potential customers to…
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Taking the Hard out of Hardware
When developing a new window system—or augmenting an existing product line—one of the most critical tasks manufacturers face is the implementation of new hardware. It…
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Rebuilding Brings Fire-Resistant Doors and Windows Into Focus
Amid the Los Angeles wildfires in 2025, Ardie Tavangarian’s family lost their home in Pacific Palisades, along with most of their belongings, he told the…
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FGIA Conference Tackles Regulations, Perceptions and Certification Changes
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance’s (FGIA) 2026 Annual Conference offered attendees multiple opportunities to introduce and cultivate ideas with like-minded peers, said Rob Grommesh…
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Three Ws for Optimizing Production Efficiency
As I am visiting customers, I always make a trip to the production line to assess productivity. My feeling is that the better their productivity…