Indoor air quality and energy efficiency are critical considerations in building design as more people become aware of their impact on health and productivity. They’re also intricately linked — a well-sealed structure with effective ventilation maintains fresh air and minimizes electricity waste.
FGIA has updated a specification establishing methods of test cover procedures, materials and performance criteria for determining the durability of gear type rotary and linear operating devices used for opening and closing casement, awning, jalousie, jal-awning and other similar types of windows
Guardian Glass and Privacy Glass Solutions have entered into an agreement for the commercialization of Lyto™, the full blackout, between-the-glass, automated micro-shade technology designed and developed by Guardian Glass.
The steel window and door industry is experiencing dynamic shifts driven by evolving architectural preferences, advancements in technology, and changing consumer demands. This article explores the latest trends shaping the industry.
Jeff Beckstead has been named as the western regional sales manager supporting the EFCO, Tubelite and legacy Wausau Window and Wall Systems brands of Apogee Enterprises and its Architectural Framing Systems division.
EFCO X-FORCE™ hurricane impact-resistant curtainwall, storefront, window and door products provide vital protection for buildings and their occupants including for such critical applications as educational and health care facilities.
Two new associates join Linetec’s operations team. Tim Sager has been named as director of operations, responsible for all finishing operations and facilities. Reporting to Sager, Luke Kroening also has joined as operations manager of paint production in Wausau, Wisconsin.
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance hosted a roundtable discussion called "Embracing Innovation in the Windows Industry” during the 2024 FGIA Annual Conference, with topics ranging from how to create an innovative-thinking environment to ways to address AI in the workplace.
A new Product Category Rule has been released in collaborative partnership among the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance, the National Glass Association and the Window and Door Manufacturers Association.