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The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) is pleased to announce that it has recently increased the amount of deposit cover to Members’ domestic customers.
Leading building envelope and major façade specialist the Lakesmere Group has secured a new £13.3m appointment from main contractor Carillion to deliver a striking vertical envelope package for two new high-rise residential tower blocks in the Royal…
Sustainable living has become a global movement and consequently a rapidly increasing industry. We are constantly reminded of our destructive carbon footprint and are also provided with a range of solutions.
From 27 to 30 January 2015 in Moscow, at the exhibition complex "Expocentre" on Krasnaya Presnya was 23-th International Exhibition "Packaging / UpakItaliya 2015".
Asahi Glass Company (AGC) (Headquarters: Tokyo, President & CEO: Takuya Shimamura), a world-leading manufacturer of glass, chemicals and high-tech materials, announced today that, this year, AGC will have an exhibition booth at “Milan Design…
The Glass Academy has joined hands with Gujarat Technological University (GTU) to impart training in glass facade and processing skills to the diploma and degree students of civil and mechanical engineering.  The training will be imparted in the GTU…
The final deadline for submitting abstracts for GPD Finland 2015 is January 31, 2015. Please submit your abstract(s) online at www.gpd.fi/en/Conferences/GPD-Finland1/Call-for-papers/.
The Company's Latest Edition Delivers an Unparalleled Offering of Larger Sizes, Higher Design Pressures, and Energy Efficiency - PGT Industries (Nasdaq:PGTI), the nation's leading supplier of residential impact-resistant windows and doors…
We are making an appearance the UK’s biggest self-build and renovating event – The Homebuilding & Renovating Show at the NEC in Birmingham in March!     Whether you are renovating your home or you are a self-builder starting from scratch this…
Love Shishkin started working as a technologist, and now it owner and director of the largest glass production in Russia "Saratovtechsteklo."    "Hello, Lubov.
Introduction: Glass balustrades are ideal for balconies, staircases, pool fences and other applications where the protection of a difference in level is required.
Saint-Gobain, the world leader in sustainable habitat, will be celebrating its 350th anniversary at Ecobuild 2015, as well as launching its Multi-Comfort concept at this year’s show.    Sharing its vision for the future, Saint-Gobain will unveil its…
The GGF this week responded to the Department of Energy and Climate Change’s (DECC) Consultation on the extension plans for Energy Company Obligation (ECO) 2015-2017.
Huge international interest: 72,000 visitors from abroad Exhibitors delighted with the international spectrum among the visitors 65,000 visitors from architectural and planning offices Enthusiastic exhibitors: "Overwhelming…
Materials scientists coordinate new EU-project on intelligent façades - Windows that change their light permeability at the touch of a button, façades, whose color can be changed according to the sunlight, façades and window parts in which…
The rapid development in technologies over the last few years has changed the lighting industry. South-East Europe is a promising market - the growth is fuelled by the transition from conventional light sources to more efficient and healthy lighting…
From 10 to March 13, 2015 manufacturers and distributors from dozens of countries present in Poznan its products for the residential, nonresidential and infrastructure and will be able to meet architects, entrepreneurs, traders and developers, with…
The GGF has released a new publication entitled “Acoustics - How glazing can help reduce noise”. The new document offers excellent guidance to homeowners and the industry on the complex subject, of how the installation of suitable glazing can help…
Herbert Koch will take part in the „Save the Life” Conference and will present the activity of the International Association of Risk and Crisis Communication (IARCC).
The Window & Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) released today a comprehensive advocacy agenda for 2015.
Organized by Guangzhou Citiexpo Co Ltd, the 21st Aluminum Window Door Facade Expo will be the essential hub for the building envelope industry to view new products and innovative technologies, as well as networking with exhibiting companies and…
Dow Corning will promote their innovative solutions for high performance façades to building designers and construction management at the forthcoming BAU exhibition in Munich, Germany.
Dr. Helen Sanders, our Vice President of Technical Business Development, has once again been named to USGlass Magazine’s list of the 100 Most Influential People in Glass and Glazing.
Lawrence D. Carbary, an industry scientist on the facade engineering and architectural design team, high-performance building solutions, for Dow Corning Corp. in Midland, Michigan, has been elected to serve a three-year term on the ASTM…
The building housing the Louis Vuitton Foundation dedicated to contemporary art is equipped with Saint-Gobain glass.