The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on the economy and many glass and glazing companies are looking for ways to strengthen their businesses during this time. To address this issue, the Fenestration & Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) hosted a webinar titled, “Financial Management and Value Preservation in a COVID Economy,” with presenter Michael […]

As hurricane season approaches, ASTM International gave a history lesson on its windborne debris standards for glazing systems. David Hattis, president of Building Technology Inc., led a webinar titled, “Windborne Debris Standards in Hurricanes for Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, Doors, and Impact Protective Systems,” as part of ASTM’s resilience in construction series. Hattis explained that […]

Experts who gathered for a webinar hosted by the National Kitchen and Bath Association revealed that some statistics, though not entirely surprising, give a picture of the current remodeling industry as it navigates through COVID-19. In the short term, the bad news is projects are being postponed and delayed. But in the longer term, those […]

With construction considered essential in many states during the COVID-19 pandemic, jobsites are grappling with how to protect workers from the virus while maintaining a safe work environment. To address questions about COVID-19 and government recommendations among its membership, the Ironworker Management Progressive Action Cooperative Trust (IMPACT) hosted a webinar titled, “COVID-19 Pandemic: Protecting Our […]

A webinar hosted by The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) on September 17, will serve as an introduction to Construction Defects (CD) and will discuss developments in the CD industry and explore where the industry is headed. The webinar, entitled “State of the Construction Defect Industry: What’s the Same and What’s New,” will be led […]

Energy efficiency has been a major topic within the glass industry of late, especially since New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s comments denouncing all-glass buildings back in April. Glass industry professionals spent ample time on the topic of glass and energy efficiency in a webinar yesterday titled, “Professional Roundtable: Perspectives on Glass and Glazing in Design.” […]

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the latest proposed criteria for its Energy Star Most Efficient program for 2020, including windows. EPA will hold a stakeholder webinar on August 7, from 2-4 p.m. Eastern to discuss the proposed changes. Interested parties can register on EPA’s website.   Windows and sliding glass doors (NFRC operator […]

Do you Yelp? If not, why not? Welton Hong of Ring Ring Marketing will host a webinar for door and window dealers next week that could help you navigate this popular online platform for connecting businesses and customers. The seminar, “Making Friends with Yelp,”  will teach dealers the following: • Why Yelp is very important these days […]