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The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has released an updated standard that establishes minimum performance requirements for self adhering flashing surrounding exterior wall fenestration products.
Awards based on design excellence, performance data, environmental stewardship     The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Committee on the Environment (COTE) honored the top 10 “green” building projects for 2013 at the AIA National Convention…
PPG Industries (NYSE: PPG) today announced several executive appointments that are effective Aug. 1.         Frank S.
The City University of New York's (CUNY's) Borough of Manhattan Community College's opened the Miles and Shirley Fiterman Hall at the beginning of the 2012-13 academic year.
PPG Industries chairman and CEO Charles E. Bunch has been tabbed as the recipient of The ICIS Kavaler Award in recognition of outstanding achievement, according to a PPG release.
Search, construct, view, compare architectural glasses in range of building settingsPPG Industries (NYSE: PPG) has launched PPG Glass eVIEW, a multifunctional suite of Web-based tools that enables architects, glazing contractors, glass fabricators…
Opened in February 2013, the Wisconsin Veterans Home of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin is the newest one of three nursing homes in Wisconsin dedicated to veterans and their families.
Pittsburgh’s Bakery Square houses local Google offices -- Historic Bakery Square, formerly home to a Nabisco bakery in Pittsburgh, earned Platinum certification under the LEED® for Core and Shell Rating System, due in part to extensive use of…
Come join WDMA for its Annual Executive Management Conference for industry CEOs and Senior Executives!     This unique event in the window, door, and skylight industry will focus on topics and trends which will shape the industry over the coming…
Kolbe introduces the VistaLuxe™ Collection, collaboratively developed with architects specifically for contemporary designs that utilize multiple units to create large expanses of glass.
Tubelite Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of architectural aluminum storefront, entrance and curtainwall systems in the United States, is pleased to announce that is has completed the initial set-up of its new Texas facility at 4900 Langdon…
In honor of the 50th anniversary of the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) Certification Gold Label, the association announced a search contest for the oldest in-service window, door or skylight bearing an AAMA air-water-…
Kolbe’s new Ultra Series tilt-turn window will be on display at the American Institute of Architects (AIA) National Convention & Design Exposition in booth #334.
PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) announced today that IDG’s Computerworld has named the company among the 100 “Best Places to Work in IT” for 2013.
Kolbe’s online resources now include multiple audience-specific websites, social media channels, demonstration videos and expanded on-demand content within the Architect Library.
At the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) Summer Conference, held in Rosemont, Ill., June 9-12, AAMA’s Building Information Modeling Task Group met to review ballot comments on the draft document, Voluntary Specification for Non…
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) recently published a document that recommends static water penetration resistance test pressures for non-hurricane-prone U.
Carl F Groupco reports that bi-fold doors were a head turning feature on its stand at the FIT Show. The hardware distributor attributes three key reasons for the growth in popularity for folding sliding doors: living areas are enhanced at a time…
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During National Home Remodeling Month in May, the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) urges homeowners to trust their window and door replacement to professional installers.