Any person involved in the design, specification, engineering, construction/renovation, or code compliance inspection of buildings and/or fenestration products and/or related components and accessories is eligible for Individual Membership.
Is Membership Right for You?
Are you involved in the design, specification, engineering, construction/renovation, or code compliance inspection of the following?
- Buildings
- Fenestration products
- Windows, sliding glass doors, storm windows and doors, curtain walls, storefronts, skylights, space enclosures, or sunrooms
- Residential, commercial, institutional or industrial new construction or remodeling
If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, an individual membership offers access to new services, new technology and industry contacts that you might find valuable. Click one of the buttons below to get started.
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Benefits of an FGIA Membership
From discounts on educational materials and training to invaluable professional development opportunities, there are many perks to an FGIA membership.
Publications & Newsletters
Enjoy a discounted rate on the purchase of performance standards and receive the monthly FGIA newsletter with helpful info and industry updates.
Education Opportunities
Enjoy a 50% discount on FenestrationMasters® and professional certification (certification must be valid for the current membership year).
FGIA Event Access
Attend FGIA events focused on unique networking, expert speakers and technical sessions at the member registration rate.
Members-Only Website Content
Unlock access to new services, technologies, and FGIA’s full technical resource center.
FGIA Membership Certificate
Enhance your credibility with customers and partners when you proudly display your membership certificate.
Virtual Library Access
You’ll have the option to access the Fenestration and Glazing Virtual Library (FGVL) for an additional annual fee.
Make Your Voice Heard
Members have input into the development and maintenance of more than 100 industry performance standards and specifications.
Increased Visibility
Your name will be listed and searchable in the online FGIA Member Directory.
Technical Support
Have questions? Just ask! The FGIA staff offers preferential support to its members.
What are the Levels of Membership?
We offer three memberships, each priced at different levels, depending upon your professional credential A FENBC Region membership may be added to any other membership, or elected on its own.
Individual Professional Membership
Individual Technical Consultant Membership
Any person providing technical consulting services to construction industry professionals, building or homeowners, and/or manufacturing businesses related to the fenestration or construction industry and/or installation firms working in the residential or light commercial markets is eligible for Technical Consultant Membership.
Individual Educator/Student Membership
Any person that is a student or professional employed by a nationally recognized academic institution in an instructor or research capacity. If the individual is employed by a company eligible for another membership type, the individual would be ineligible for the Educator/Student membership type.
FENBC Region
The FGIA FENBC Region brings together manufacturers, suppliers, commercial contractors, engineers and architects to further region-focused issues. Members connect to focus on regulatory and government initiatives, product installation, commercial contractor interests and related needs within British Columbia (BC). In addition, a region-specific one-day in-person meeting and a one-day virtual event are targeted for inclusion each year. Topics of importance to the region include the following and many more.
- Recruitment, training and certification of skilled workers
- Supply chain challenges and material price escalations
- Code changes and provincial rebates for energy efficiency upgrades
- Construction trends and sustainability
By expanding FGIA regional offerings to include FENBC as of September 1, 2022, FGIA strengthened its Canadian presence with a strong and well-respected provincial organization. Members from both organizations realized greater opportunities for networking and building business relationships. The joining of these two industry associations expands the diversity of expertise, which benefits the entire membership, and signals a greater international cooperation of members.
Under the FGIA dues structure, fees for FGIA FENBC Region membership begin as low as $385 (CAD) per year. Regional membership benefits include:
- Regional activity updates and newsletters
- One vote per company on regional issues
- Regional meeting member registration rates
- Access to online tools and news
- Regional Board position opportunities
- Discount on technical documents
