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GlassBuild America has received a huge honor in the trade show world as we were named #184 to the 2012 Trade Show News Network Top 250 U.S.
The Western Region of the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) will host its Spring Summit, April 30-May 1, at the Tempe Mission Palms Hotel in Tempe, Ariz.
A new residential building is rising at the upper end of New York's skyline. Located on the corner of 56th Park Avenues, this slender building, which almost looks fragile, will be 420 meters high (approx. 1,377 feet).
Guardian has enhanced its advanced architectural glass website – www.sunguardglass.com – with improved organization and usability, improved search functions and industry-leading tools to better meet the needs of the architectural glass community.
With the advent of next generation Low E glass like Guardian’s ClimaGuard A+ and the consistent growth of triple glazing in the market, the insulating glass units being manufactured and installed today far exceed the performance we had grown…
An existing Massachusetts home becomes more energy efficient with CertainTeed’s Apollo™ Solar Roofing System installed by Residential Exteriors, Inc., Braintree, Mass.
A 2030 framework for climate and energy policy is inconceivable without a binding target on energy efficiency that is supported by clear and cost-effective objectives for each of the main economic sectors.
I just returned from the BEC Conference in Las Vegas and wanted to share a few golden nuggets from the show floor.
North West MEP, Chris Davies, saw first-hand the benefits of NSG Group’s investment in a new high-tech off-line glass coating facility, during a visit to a Pilkington Glass factory in St Helens.
Kolbe presents a new window and door product line for commercial buildings – Kolbe 4500 Series. Ideally suited for hospitality, multi-family and mixed-use projects, the Kolbe 4500 Series includes fixed and tilt-turn windows, tilt & slide doors…
Pennsylvania State University‘s recently opened Millennium Science Complex (MSC) has received rave reviews for its cutting-edge design, state-of-the-art departmental integration and use of high-performance materials, including Wausau Window and Wall…
The major theme of the 2013 BEC Conference can be summed up in the title of its keynote presentation: Battle for the Wall.  "Our true competitors are solid surface walls," said Scott Thomsen, president of the Global Flat Glass Group,…
Despite ongoing snow storms, nearly 100 architects traveled to Hauppauge (Long Island), N.Y., on March 7 to further their knowledge of glass products.
Lancashire Double Glazing (LDG) are a long standing business operating since 1978. With 34 years experience in the industry any business working with LDG knows that they are buying with confidence.
Scott Thomsen, president of Guardian Industries Global Flat Glass Group, will engage glass industry glaziers in a keynote speech at the Glass Association of North America’s annual Building Envelope Contractors (BEC) Conference & Tradeshow next…
The success of Guardian Plus continues to grow as word spreads around the industry. The innovative new business support programme from Guardian Industries UK provides benefits to companies from all areas of the glass and glazing industry, whether…
In response to yesterday's action by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) seeking additional comments on proposed draft ENERGY STAR Version 6.0 criteria for skylights, the Window and Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) is…
A rated windows are now common place within the industry, more companies sell A rated windows as standard than ever before.
Guardian Industries is co-sponsoring The Architects' Forum, March 7, 2013 in Long Island (Hauppauge), New York and bringing the latest in glass innovation to the Northeast architectural community through education and product display.
Guardian Industries DiamondGuard glass was recently installed on the102nd story of the Empire State Building in New York City as part of an extensive renovation to update this venerable landmark.
Mark Bristow talks to Michael Gannon Editor of Glass and Glazing Products magazine, as Michael put's Mark "In The Hot Seat" to discuss his views on the industry.
As the entertainment world’s award season begins, Guardian SunGuard is basking in the afterglow of an exciting awards season of its own.
Chihuly Garden and Glass, Seattle’s latest architectural wonder, is covered with Guardian glass. Famed glass artist and Seattle native Dale Chihuly joined with the Seattle Center to create the glass installation located at the base of the Space…
Guardian SunGuard is educating architects on high performance glass and advanced glazing products with the launch of its newest AIA/CES course, Windows on Sustainability: Advanced Glazings Help Buildings Achieve Net-Zero Envelopes.