The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the International Code Council (ICC) recently announced the release of the ICC 700-2025 (fifth edition) National Green…
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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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FGIA Updates Glass Breakage Prevention Report for First Time Since 1996
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has updated a report addressing causes of glass breakage by reducing damage to edges, corners and surfaces. IGMA…
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FGIA Fall Conference Launches with Focus on Sustainability, Supply Chains and Innovation
What do you get when you bring together professionals in the fenestration and glazing industries and offer them an opportunity to network and collaborate? Three…
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Understanding How Energy Star Really Works
It includes 75 product categories, millions of certified items and billions in energy savings; yet, despite being one of the most recognizable symbols in American…
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FGIA Updates Solar Reflective Finishes Standard
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) recently announced that it has updated a specification describing the test procedures and performance requirements for pigmented organic…
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What OceanGate Can Teach Us About the Value of Certification
In the summer of 2023, the world watched in disbelief as the OceanGate submersible, Titan, vanished during a dive to the Titanic wreck. The tragedy…
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Standing Behind Energy Star
For over 30 years, the Energy Star program has stood as a cornerstone of America's commitment to energy efficiency. In the fenestration industry, Energy Star…
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BigHorn Roofing Launches Window Installation Services
Midvale, Utah-based BigHorn Roofing is branching out to include installing new windows for customers, which the company says will help homeowners make their homes more…
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Treasury and IRS Issue Guidance for Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit
Last week, the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Revenue Procedure 2024-31, and proposed regulations to provide guidance for the…