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Covenant School Shooting Renews Focus on Security Glazing
The glass doors at the Covenant School in Nashville didn’t stand a chance. Rounds fired from close range by the 28-year-old shooter made easy work of two sets of double glass entrance doors. The attack on Monday, March 27, 2023, … Continue reading
Texas Proposes New School Safety Standards in Wake of Uvalde Shooting
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) recently proposed new school safety standards, including the reinforcement of easily accessible windows, for all K-12 public schools in the state. The proposal is the latest effort to enhance school safety in the wake of … Continue reading
ASTM International, NFRC Honor Member Contributions in 2022
Both ASTM International and the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) recently presented awards to members of the glass, glazing and fenestration industry. These awards recognize contributions to the development of international standards and commitment to moving projects and priorities forward. … Continue reading
Posted in Featured News, News, Today's News
Tagged ASTM International, charlie curcija, Dariush Arasteh Memorial Member of the Year, Eastman Chemical, fenestration, George Stern Award, glass, glazing, Joe Hayden, Julia Schimmelpenningh, National Fenestration Rating Council, Robin Mitchell, Sherri Wendt
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ASTM International Developing New Standard Guide for Estimating Accuracy of Test Methods
ASTM International’s committee on building and environmental acoustics (E33) is developing a new standard guide for estimating the accuracy of test methods through interlaboratory studies (ILS). The acoustic test methods are used to measure the acoustical performance of products, such … Continue reading
Safe and Sound
This coming December 12 will mark ten years since the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School. Do you remember how you felt when you heard about that tragedy? Did you hug your kids a little bit closer that night? Ten … Continue reading
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Tagged architects, ASTM International, Ellen Rogers, glass, glazing, Protective Glazing, School Safety, School Security
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