Certification in the Spotlight at FGIA Meeting

The last day of the 2021 Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Hybrid Fall Conference featured an update on the AAMA fenestration certification programs and how they have adapted to pandemic conditions and what future plans look like. Jason Seals, FGIA's certification services manager of fenestration, hosted the session. Seals manages the AAMA product certification, component verification and laboratory accreditation programs used by FGIA members and licensees. He addressed the question of when the organization plans to [more]

FGIA Conference Answers Biggest Question about Energy Star 7.0

The third and final day of the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance's (FGIA) Hybrid Fall Conference wrapped up on Thursday, October 21. Along with different committee meetings and task groups, there were updates throughout the day regarding the industry's current position regarding supply chain challenges, COVID-19 and the future. Kathy Krafka Harkema, FGIA's U.S. technical operations director, reported on the current state of the U.S. Harkema reviewed a number of executive orders made by President Biden, [more]

Fight or Flight: The Sentinel Security Group Emphasizes Safety First at FGIA Conference

Should I run, hide or fight? The Sentinel Security Group’s founders, Donny Hawkins and Mike Britt, provided answers during their one-hour session at the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance’s (FGIA) Hybrid Fall Conference. Hawkins has more than 28 years of law enforcement, physical security, anti-terrorism and investigations experience. He previously served as a police officer, SWAT team member and is an instructor in firearms training and defensive tactics. Britt’s resume includes 24 years of anti-terrorism, physical [more]

FGIA Provides Coding Updates in Phoenix—Live and in Person

Day two of the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance's (FGIA) Hybrid Fall Conference featured an update from the International Code Council (ICC) on ICC Group A Code Development and the new International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) Standards Development Process. FGIA codes consultant Jen Hatfield provided an update on some of the Public Comment Hearing (PCH) results. For the glazing industry, she said the Glazing Industry Code Committee (GICC), National Glass Association (NGA) and Aluminum Extruders Council [more]

FGIA Marks Return to In-Person Gatherings with a Special Celebration

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) is once again together in person. The group's Fall Conference is taking place this week at the Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass in Phoenix. In addition to the in-person gathering, the event also includes a virtual option. The conference began yesterday with an opening address from Janice Yglesias, FGIA executive director. While she took the opportunity to welcome all who attended, with special recognition given to the [more]

Day 1 of FGIA Conference: How Glazing is Affecting Floridian Sea Turtle Nests

The first day of the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) 2021 Hybrid Fall Conference wrapped up on Tuesday with a focus on wildlife and glazing. Jennifer Hatfield, FGIA's codes consultant, spoke to a virtual and in-person audience from Phoenix about the collaborative efforts between FGIA and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) to determine a transmitted standard for tinted glass in areas where sea turtles are likely to nest. She referenced Section 161.163 of [more]

Apogee Enterprises Reaches Agreement to Sell Facility in Statesboro

Apogee Enterprises Inc., based in Minneapolis, announced that it has agreed to sell its architectural glass facility located in Statesboro, Ga., to Cardinal Glass Industries, based in Eden Prairie, Minn. In August, Apogee had previously announced its intent to close the Statesboro location as a part of a broader restructuring plan. Cardinal Glass plans to repurpose the facility to support its residential glass business, according to the statement. The transaction is expected to close in the [more]