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World’s Tallest Earthquake Simulator Tests Limits of Fenestration

The relationship between earthquakes and man-made structures has been one-sided for as long as humans have been capable of building. That relationship is now being tested at the University of California San Diego thanks to the Natural Hazards Engineering Research … Continue reading
Fire Protection and Safety: Industry Discusses Opportunities and Challenges

What happens if one life safety product category compromises another? Code consultant Thom Zaremba raised the question this morning during the National Glass Association’s Glass Conference taking place this week in Miramar Beach, Fla. He made his point amid the … Continue reading
FGIA Updates Liquid Applied Flashing Minimum Requirements
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has updated the document that establishes minimum performance requirements for liquid-applied flashing used to provide water-resistive seals around exterior wall openings in buildings. This includes fenestration products such as doors and windows, as … Continue reading
Smart Lift Solutions and Peerless Products Inc. Announce Glass Transport Program
Smart Lift Solutions and Peerless Products Inc. have partnered to provide customers with a glass transport program. Tim Finley, the co-founder of Smart Lift Solutions, says the partnership matches Smart Lift’s glass manipulators to Peerless window orders, both of which … 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