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Booth Space for Glass Expo Southeast™ ’24 in Orlando Now Available. Book Today!
Looking to capitalize on the Florida building boom? Glass Expo Southeast™ ’24 has you covered. According to the Census Bureau, Florida is the nation’s fastest-growing state, which means big things for the architectural glass industry. With dozens of cranes peppering … Continue reading
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Tagged Florida, Glass Expo Southeast™ ’24, orlando, Rosen Plaza Hotel
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Hurricane Ian to be Litmus Test for Florida Building Codes
Hurricane Ian slammed into west Florida on Wednesday afternoon near Cayo Costa as one of the strongest storms to hit the U.S. In its wake, it left a trail of destruction, trapping people in homes, knocking out power to millions … Continue reading
30 Years Later: Hurricane Andrew Redesigned Modern Building Codes
Hurricane Andrew slammed into South Florida 30 years ago devastating local communities, destroying entire neighborhoods and killing dozens. As a result, building codes were redesigned across Florida and the coastal U.S., manufacturers developed stronger fenestration products and forecasting tools were … Continue reading
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Tagged at Florida International University, building codes, fenestration, Florida, Florida Building Code, high-velocity hurricane zones, hurricane Andrew, hurricanes, International Hurricane Research Center, NICHE, sea level, South Florida, South Florida Building Code, Surge and Wave Events, The National Full-Scale Testing Infrastructure for Community Hardening in Extreme Wind, U.S. Global Change Research Program
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Florida Legislation Could Mean New Opportunities for Impact Glazing
Recently signed legislation in Florida could be the start of more growth and opportunities for the impact glazing industry. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB7071 into law on Friday, May 6. The legislation includes a two-year tax exemption for impact-resistant … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
