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The FGIA Virtual Fall Conference featured several experts sharing important information. Key points from these sessions are highlighted below.
New board officers and returning board members also announced for 2020-21 term.
Although Vitkala retired in September 2020, he’ll start to work in November one or two days a week as a Senior Advisor through his own company supporting the GPD team.
Presented by Bill Lingnell, FGIA Technical Consultant, this webinar will introduce attendees to the IGMA Technical Binder, which includes information required to successfully fabricate a quality insulating glass unit.
The European Commission announced its intention to propose by mid-2021 a carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) for a few sectors, as a pilot phase.
Professionals from across the glass supply chain and wider have come together to discuss the industry’s aim to achieve net zero by 2050.
The European Commission announced its intention to propose by mid-2021 a carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) for a few sectors, as a pilot phase.
All course segments and certification exams for one of FGIA’s flagship education programs has launched and is now available.
The awards, now in their seventh year, will take place this year virtually on 12 November and will again celebrate the achievements of the glass industry and its supply chain.
Soda ash is a key raw material and is used as an additive in the flat glass making process to reduce the melting temperature of the sand used.
By way of the Renovation Wave, the European Commission aims to at least double renovation rates in the next ten years and make sure renovations lead to higher energy efficiency.
Registration for the third installment of the Leadership Development Program from the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) is now open, with the first session taking place in January.
On 12 October, the traditional meeting between Glass for Europe and national glass and glazing associations was held for the first time in the format of a web conference.
VITRUM President Dino Zandonella Necca commented on the position made public by GIMAV.
Commenting on the position sent to all its members and published on the association’s website, GIMAV President Michele Gusti clarified: “regretfully, at a time like this, we must tell it like it is”
FMA/AAMA/WDMA 2710-20 is focused on the full frame replacement without removal of external brick veneer.
Guidelines for Viewing and Measuring Color of Decorative Glazing Products
A senior management professional experienced in leading and coaching teams shared tips for how to increase one’s influence over others at the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance Virtual Fall Conference.
NGA President and CEO Nicole Harris will take part in a glasstec VIRTUAL panel discussion on Tuesday, October 20, at 6 p.m. EST, at the Glass Associations Summit powered by Glass Worldwide "Flat glass."
A high-end builder in Austin, TX, shared the fenestration trends he has seen in the U.S. when it comes to building performance during the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Virtual Fall Conference.
At the FGIA Virtual Fall Conference, an industry professional with more than 36 years of health and safety experience shared his company’s best practices for keeping plant workers safe during the spread of COVID-19.
An economist gave an assessment of the current economy and what the industry might expect from an eventual post-COVID economy during the keynote address at the FGIA Virtual Fall Conference.
This session will focus on the growing use of bent glass, including cold bent and hot bent glass, bent laminates and IGUs, and its application in today's building and facade design.
Printed glass can be used in many applications, which is why it is certainly worth investing time and money into research.