Tag Archives: Tom Culp

Commercial Component of Mass. Stretch Codes Go into Effect, Targets Glass Buildings

The commercial component of the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) updated building energy codes went into effect on July 1, 2023. The Bay State updated its stretch codes, including revisions to the base code, stretch energy code (with regulations … Continue reading

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Code Changes and Proposal Discussions Open Day One of Tacoma Glass Conference

Tacoma, Wash., is home to world-famous glass artist Dale Chihuly. This week it’s also a home-away-from-home for some in the architectural glass industry, which is gathered for the National Glass Association’s Glass Conference. The event runs until July 27 and … Continue reading

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Green Codes Update: There’s Money on the Table for Energy-Efficient Glazing

Codes are becoming increasingly stringent, but they’re only on paper and don’t do anything until used. That could soon change, thanks to the help of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Industry codes consultant Tom Culp discussed those developments during the … Continue reading

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Chicago Glass Conference Covers Industry Updates to Energy, Collaboration

The second day of the 2022 NGA Glass Conference: Chicago continued on Tuesday at the Renaissance Hotel in Northbrook, Ill. The Fabricating Committee resumed its discussions from Monday with an update on industry collaborations with various other groups and reports … Continue reading

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Fire, Safety and Energy: A Look at the Latest Code Updates

Ever-changing codes mean there is a lot of information for the glass and glazing industry to follow to ensure the right products are used in the right applications. To help keep the industry aware, consultants Thom Zaremba, Nick Resetar and … Continue reading

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