Did you hear the news? There is a new (the third!) edition of FenestrationMasters®, FGIA’s flagship education program. This was an ongoing project for me throughout 2024, and I am glad to see it revealed to the world. If you aren’t aware, FenestrationMasters is a professional certification and education program that covers the full breadth of our industry, including performance standards, products and materials, test methods and code requirements. With updated visuals and interactive elements, the third edition includes new segments covering the NAFS Canadian...

There are some exciting things happening within FGIA Education! Earlier this year, FGIA launched a new Learning Management System (LMS) for our online trainings. Two new a la carte courses just became available from the upcoming FenestrationMasters® 3.0 program. Finally, registration for the FGIA IG Fabricator Workshop is now open! Read on to learn more about these opportunities for professional growth and how you and your company can benefit from your access to FGIA Education.LMS LaunchFGIA’s new LMS launched in April 2024. It now boasts...

It’s that time of the year again: it is time to schedule your travel for the popular FGIA IG Fabricators Workshop, held in-person each November at the Intertek facility in Plano, TX! This year’s workshop will be November 7-9 and registration for this three-day, hands-on training opens in August. There is always a waitlist, so be sure to claim your spot early.The IG Fabricators Workshop addresses best practices for the most important aspects of fabricating and testing IG units. Since its launch in 2016, the...

One question my team often gets is a big one: What are the benefits of certifying through FGIA’s AAMA Certification Program? Why take the time to go through that process for my products? The answer is simple: Having your products certified to AAMA specifications sets you apart from the competition. It gives customers the confidence they need to invest in your products. Luckily, FGIA offers multiple programs through AAMA Certification to meet your products’ needs.AAMA Certification, now under the umbrella of FGIA, has created several...