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FGIA Mourns Passing of Former AAMA Board Member and Industry Leader Henry Taylor

Taylor passed on March 9 at the age of 85

March 24, 2026

Staff at the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) were sad to learn of the death of Henry Taylor, industry leader and founder of Architectural Testing (ATI).

Architect Frank Gehry Dies at 96

Gehry died on December 5, 2025 after a brief respiratory illness

Lindsay Lewis

December 8, 2025

World-renowned architect Frank Gehry, celebrated globally for his radical approach to form, material, and movement in architecture has passed away.

Obituary

Angelo Borzillo, Co-Inventor of Gavalume, Dies at 92

Borzillo was an inductee to the Metal Construction Hall of Fame

October 28, 2025

Borzillo passed away on Oct. 11, 2025, at the age of 92, leaving behind a transformative legacy that continues to shape the steel and metal building industries worldwide.

Picture of Erik Verboon, senior principal at Walter P Moore, wearing a dark suit jacket and white shirt.

Obituary: 1979–2025

Erik Verboon, Facade Engineer and Walter P Moore Senior Principal, Dies at 46

Verboon co-founded Walter P Moore’s New York office and helped build the company’s national enclosure practice

September 30, 2025

Architect-engineer, who died suddenly, co-led the firm’s New York office and advanced enclosure design on projects from New Orleans Airport to Allianz Field stadium in St. Paul, Minn.

The Industry Mourns Ron Vollmer, VP of H.B. Fuller

January 10, 2025

It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of our friend and colleague, Ronald “Ron” Vollmer.

Curt Moody, Founder of Moody Nolan, Passes Away

October 18, 2024

Curtis J. Moody, FAIA, NOMAC, founder and chairman of the nation’s largest African American-owned architecture firm, Moody Nolan, and a transformative figure in the field of architecture passed away on Sunday, October 13 at the age of 73.

Roofing Industry Saddened by the Loss of Vincent Abbondanza

April 29, 2021

Vincent "Vinny" Abbondanza worked at OMG Roofing Products for the last 37 years.

Dean Lewis of AAMA Passes Away

March 9, 2018

He spent 45 years in the fenestration industry and was 69 years old.

SGH Founder Passes Away

December 6, 2017

Werner Gumpertz, co-founder of Simpson Gumpertz & Heger, died at 99 on December 1.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 0.1 ICC CEU; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

On Demand In modern roofing systems, vapor retarders and air barriers do more than just minimize air leakage—they’re essential to maximizing performance and longevity. This engaging course dives into the next generation of moisture control: permeable vapor retarders and air barriers. Discover how these cutting-edge technologies are transforming low-slope roofing assemblies by improving energy efficiency, managing moisture, and boosting wind uplift resistance.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW ; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

On-Demand Designing a high-performance building enclosure requires more than just surface-level protection; it demands a rigorous, performance-based mastery of below-grade water and gas mitigation. This discussion will provide an expert-level analysis of below-grade waterproofing within the comprehensive framework of the high-performance building enclosure.