The American Innovation and Jobs Act, which would repeal a research and development (R&D) amortization provision included in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, has been reintroduced in legislature. The legislation’s reintroduction came only a few months after the Window and Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) penned a letter to legislators asking them to […]

As fall temperatures arrive, fire safety comes back into focus with October 9-15 being Fire Prevention Week in the U.S. In recognition of the designation, the Fenestration Glazing Industry Alliance Window Safety Task Force is reminding everyone that doors and windows are the primary and secondary escape routes, an especially important topic this fire season […]

The Window and Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) and the National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association (NLBMDA) unveiled their national policy agendas for 2022 and the items of utmost importance to its members. Energy policies, workforce development, and “easing of supply chain challenges” sit at the top of the list. Energy The NLBMDA opposes a […]

The next time you’re on the way to a big meeting or about to give an important presentation, you might want to stop along the way, pop on a set of headphones and tune in a motivating playlist. Pump it up, to get your energy started. Grab a favorite “fidget” device to go with it […]

The International Code Council (ICC) voted to make some changes to the International Building Code (E 83-21) regarding window openings. The action occurred during its Committee Action Hearings taking place virtually through May 5. The Window and Door Manufacturers Association and the Fenestration Glazing Industry Alliance were both proponents of the changes which were approved […]

A new leadership team was installed at the Window and Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) Board of Directors meeting on February 26. The Board elected Steve Tourek of Marvin as the association’s 2021-2023 chair. Tourek replaces outgoing Chair Bob Lewis of Masonite International Corporation. “When I was last elected to serve as Board Chair, our industry […]

Door and window manufacturers were assured this week that the result of a presidential election should have minimal impact on demands stemming from housing. But that didn’t stop the Window and Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) from delving into the election as part of the lineup for its virtual fall conference. The keynote session Wednesday focused […]

Officials for the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) issued a call for comments this week regarding proposed revisions of two Window and Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) standards. According to the announcement, BSR/WDMA I.S.1A-202x, Industry Standard for Interior Architectural Wood Flush Doors (revision of ANSI/WDMA I.S. 1A -2013) WDMA I.S.1A, Industry Standard for Interior Architectural Wood […]

The Window and Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) was undeterred this week by social distancing and coronavirus, instead proceeding with its 2020 Technical and Manufacturing Conference through a virtual format. After opening Tuesday with a session on market expectations, the event reminded attendees that while balancing COVID-19 with day-to-day operations, there’s still progress to be made […]

Several industry businesses and associations have announced additional changes following the continued spread of COVID-19. [DWM] has compiled the most recent company and association announcements below. Window and Door Manufacturers Association The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued version 2.0 of its Guidance on the Essential Critical Infrastructure […]