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The North American Contractor Certification (NACC) program is pleased to announce the most recent addition to its certified Architectural Glass & Metal Contractor ranks.
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The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) announces that its Manufactured Housing Fenestration Certification Program has been accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) in accordance with ISO/IEC 17065-2005.
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