Just over a year ago, perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) took center stage as a key focus in environmental talks. According to National Institute of…
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BHMA to Celebrate Centennial at 2025 Annual Fall Meeting
The Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA) announced the celebration of its 100th anniversary. The centennial milestone will be commemorated during the association’s Annual Fall Meeting,…
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They’d Run Through Walls for Us: The Culture That Built FlexScreen
Not long after selling FlexScreen, I got a call from someone at the company that acquired us. We were talking about typical post-acquisition stuff. Then,…
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Vitro Targets Chinese and Malaysian Float Glass Imports
Vitro Flat Glass and Vitro Meadville Flat Glass have filed new antidumping and countervailing duty petitions with the United States Department of Commerce (DOC) and the U.S.…
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Setting Standards Since 1989
The National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) turned 35 this year. Somewhat surprisingly, there is still considerable confusion over the purpose and value of the standards…
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Colorado Law Leaves Much to Be Determined About Doors, Windows and Energy Star Requirements
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) held its Fall Conference recently, including an update on a law in Colorado requiring all residential structures three…
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President Fails to Tackle Housing in State of the Union Address
President Joe Biden delivered his annual State of the Union address Tuesday, touting accomplishments ranging from economic recovery and record-low unemployment to a new bipartisan…
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PVC MACT Release Delayed until September 2025
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has delayed the release of the PVC Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) standards establishing emission limits and work practices…
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FGIA Speaker Outlines Commercial and Residential Design Trends
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…
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AAMA Updates One-Component Polyurethane Foam Frame Deflection Assessment Standard
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has updated a standard that provides fenestration installation guidance. The "Voluntary Practice for Assessment of Frame Deflection When Using…