Tag Archives: sustainability

SCHOTT Dives Deeper into Sustainability Initiatives

Posted on July 25, 2023 by News Editor

SCHOTT has joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC). The compact enables companies to adopt ten principles in the areas of human rights, labor standards, environmental protection and anti-corruption. The UNGC is home to more than 15,000 companies and 3,000 … Continue reading →

TODAY’S BLOG: AIA Shows That In-Person Conferences Push Industries Forward

Posted on June 15, 2023 by Joshua Huff

June marks my one-year anniversary at USGlass magazine. I had to be reminded. It’s funny how fast time flies. Throughout the year, I attended various events across North America, from San Antonio to Montreal and parts in between. My most … Continue reading →

Posted in Today's News | Tagged American Institute of Architects Conference on Architecture 2023, digitilization, sustainability | 1 Comment

Deceuninck NA Earns GreenCircle Recertification

Posted on June 12, 2023 by News Editor

Deceuninck North America has earned recertification from GreenCircle Certified, a third-party verifier that provides independent evaluations of sustainable products and operations. Officials say that Deceuninck’s certifications make it the only window lineal provider certified by GreenCircle. GreenCircle evaluated Deceuninck’s PVC … Continue reading →

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YKK AP Partners with Software Company to Push Sustainable Products

Posted on June 1, 2023 by News Editor

YKK AP America Inc. has partnered with cove.tool to help building product manufacturers engage design teams earlier in the product selection process. Cove.tool is a provider of building design and construction software. The partnership will integrate YKK AP’s products into … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Today's News | Tagged architects, carbon emissions, construction software, cove.tool, revgen.tool, sustainability, YKK AP America Inc. | Leave a comment

More Energy-Efficient Incentives Are on the Way

Posted on May 30, 2023 by News Editor

More than 20 million U.S. households are behind on their energy bills, according to data released by the National Energy Assistance Directors Association. While people who struggle to cover bills may be unable to afford costly energy upgrades, new efforts … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Today's News | Tagged energy bills, Green and Resilient Retrofit Program, Green Mortgage Insurance Premium program, Inflation Reduction Act, National Association of Realtors, National Energy Assistance Directors Association, solar panels, sustainability, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, U.S. General Services Administration | 1 Comment