I was in the grocery store recently, staring at the steak display. I already knew I wanted filets. I even knew the exact two that…
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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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Florida Building Code Update Signals Stronger Impact Requirements
An updated Florida Building Code (FBC) is on the horizon, with several additions set to impact the glass and fenestration industries. The most significant updates…
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Glass, Glazing and Fenestration Companies Named Among World’s Best Employers
Forbes has released its sixth annual World’s Best Employers for 2022 and several glass, glazing and fenestration companies made the list. The winners were chosen…
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Pilkington Ordered to Share Documents in Insurance Payout Case
In its ongoing case against Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance (MSI), Pilkington North America, was ordered to share documents with the insurance company after experiencing a $60…
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Michigan’s House of Rep. Introduces Energy Efficiency Legislation Impacting Glass and Glazing
Rep. Mark Huizenga introduced a bill to amend the “Property assessed clean energy act” during a session for Michigan’s House of Representatives on October 5.…
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Energy Star Innovation
"It is always wise to look ahead, but difficult to look farther than you can see."—Winston Churchill After attending GlassBuild last week and reviewing innovations…
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FEMA’s New Guideline Explains How to Assess Exterior Glazing for Wind Vulnerabilities
As increasingly powerful hurricanes continue to make landfall in the U.S., resulting in extensive wind damage to critical facilities, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)…
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Guardian Issues Price Increase
Guardian Industries issued a letter to customers recently informing them of a price increase to take effect May 19, 2014. The company implemented a similar…
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Glass Companies Work to Educate on Using Proper Glass Selections
With glass technology, building codes, and even the makeup of the architecture field all experiencing significant change during recent years, the need for information and…