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Glass and Glazing Spending Up, But so is Inflation

The value of architectural glass-related activity in nonresidential construction increased in March compared to a year ago. Glass and glazing-related spending was up by just over 4% year-over-year on a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, according to Key Media & Research … Continue reading

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PPI: March Numbers Remain Positive Overall

The seasonally unadjusted prices for materials used in glass and glazing manufacturing were mostly positive in March and in year-over-year price changes, according to the latest Producer Price Index (PPI) from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). In March, … Continue reading

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Ubiquitous Energy Tests First Large-Area Coating of Transparent Solar Technology

Ubiquitous Energy (UE) announced it successfully demonstrated a nearly 5-foot wide glass coated uniformly with UE Power™ transparent solar materials. According to the company, this creates the opportunity for UE’s upcoming high-volume manufacturing line to produce an approximate 5-foot by … Continue reading

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FGIA Summer Conference to be Held Virtually

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) announced that its 2022 Summer Conference will be held virtually instead of taking place as a hybrid event with options for participation both in-person in Montreal, Quebec, and online. The event dates remain … Continue reading

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Construction Employment Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Peak in Majority of Metro Areas

Construction employment increased from February 2020—the month before the coronavirus pandemic—to February 2022 in nearly three-fifths of U.S. metro areas, according to the Associated General Contractors of America of new government employment data. Association officials said it is getting harder … Continue reading

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