Tag: FGIA
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Register Now for 2025 FGIA IG Fabricators Workshop
Registration is now open for the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Insulating Glass (IG) Fabricators Workshop, which will be held September 16-18 at the Intertek testing facility in Fridley, Minnesota. The workshop, led by industry experts, will feature a balanced mix of classroom education along with hands-on experience to discover best practices for cleaning, cutting…
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FGIA Summit Sessions Highlight QC Improvement Strategies
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) hosted two speakers who shared their knowledge about new research in the fields of Property Resilience Assessment (PRA) and architectural weathering. In a session sponsored by Intertek Building and Construction, presenter Alan Scott spoke about “Designing for the Future | Understanding Resilience in the Built Environment.” This was followed…
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FGIA Summit Reviews U.S., Canada Industry Outlook
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) hosted speakers with the knowledge and expertise needed to give a current assessment of the state of the industry for both Canada and the U.S. Louis-Philippe Champagne (Canadian Construction Association) discussed how recent changes in federal politics and trade relations with the U.S. are two of the biggest…
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FGIA Summit Covers PFAS, Green Claims, Sustainability Law
Those participating in the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Virtual Summer Summit gained several helpful legal insights in the sustainability realm, courtesy of experts from Keller and Heckman Law Firm. Jean-Cyril Walker and Alexa Pecht gave a presentation entitled, “’Green’ Claims | Understanding Benefits & Risk in the U.S.,” and their colleague James Votaw…
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FGIA Summit Covers Window and Glazing Installation Tips
Participants at the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Virtual Summer Summit heard from speakers about best practices for the installation of both residential windows as well as commercial glazing, each of which can present unique challenges. These two installation sessions were part of a full slate of educational topics discussed during the Summit. *…
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Register Now: FGIA Virtual Summer Summit, June 17–18
Registration is now open for the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Virtual Summer Summit, taking place online only June 17-18. This fully virtual event will focus on delivering high-value information through speakers, industry reports, technical sessions and presentations. Two tracks will be offered with topics addressing residential and commercial markets. Within these tracks, speakers…
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FGIA Launches New Website to Enhance Member Experience
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has officially launched its redesigned FGIA website, an extensive project that was a part of the Association’s updated branding strategy. FGIA’s highest priorities for the redesign were expanded member tools and improved user experience. FGIA has been working on this new member benefit since January of 2024. The…
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FGIA Summer Summit to Address U.S. and Canada Industry
With all eyes on the economy, speakers at the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Virtual Summer Summit will give the latest details on the state of the industry. Between an overview of the latest FGIA U.S. market data and a breakdown of the current politics and trade relations in Canada, the content at this fully virtual…
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FGIA Summer Summit to Address U.S. and Canada Industry
With all eyes on the economy, speakers at the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Virtual Summer Summit will give the latest details on the state of the industry. Between an overview of the latest FGIA U.S. market data and a breakdown of the current politics and trade relations in Canada, the content at this fully virtual…
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FGIA Updates Tolerances for Insulating Glass in Windows
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has updated guidance for the dimensional tolerances of insulating glass units (IGUs) produced for installation in fenestration products. IGMA TB-1200-25, Guidelines for Insulating Glass Dimensional Tolerances, is now available for purchase in the FGIA online store. This document was last updated in 2016. IGMA TM-1200 is intended to assist…