A new 2022 edition of the North American Fenestration Standard/Specification (NAFS) arrived last week, closing out what officials for the Fenestration & Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) labeled a “multi-year” process. Developed in collaboration with CSA Group and the Window & Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA), AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440 defines basic performance requirements for door, window and skylight […]

The Fenestration & Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) recognized the contributions and achievements of its members this week, by congratulating winners at an annual awards banquet. The ceremony was part of the alliance’s annual conference, held this week in San Diego. The Outstanding Service Award recognizes individuals who have distinguished themselves through their work and dedication […]

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has announced the retirement of stalwart industry leader Marg Webb, after 22 years in the glass industry. Webb began her time at the Insulating Glass Manufacturers Association of Canada (IGMAC) in 2000, prior to that organization’s transition into the Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance (IGMA), where Webb led as […]

Codes and standard requirements, pertaining to installing fenestration products, were highlighted in a seminar during the annual conference of the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA). Robert Jutras, principal engineer for UL/CLEB, led the presentation on the requirements and focused on CSA A440.4, a National Standard of Canada covering window, door and skylight installation, according […]

Attendees of WinDoor were met with plenty of reminders for why—no matter how familiar they are with the industry’s offerings—there are reasons to attend the annual trade show. Exhibitors with products spanning as much as decades say they have every reason to return to the annual show with those same offerings in tow. Meanwhile, long-standing […]