Registration is now open for the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) FENBC Region 2023 Industry Summit, to be held virtually on Wednesday, April 12. The one-day event will feature content for both residential and commercial sectors and will honor Zana Gordon, former FENBC Executive Director, who retired from the industry in 2022 after a celebrated career in British Columbia. Register now for this important regional industry event.“Because the region is committed to continuing to serve both commercial and residential markets, this event’s content will...

Spring is here, which means the Window Safety Task Force, in partnership with the National Safety Council, encourages parents and caregivers to recognize the importance of practicing window safety during Window Safety Week, being observed April 2-8. However, open windows any time of year can be dangerous for young children who are not properly supervised.“Most people look forward to the warmer weather that comes in spring, providing the opportunity to enjoy fresh air through open windows,” said Angela Dickson, Co-Chair of the Window Safety Task...

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) will host a webinar entitled “BC Building and Energy Codes | What to Expect” on Wednesday, March 15 at 9:30 a.m. Pacific. Sponsored by the FGIA FENBC Region, the webinar will be led by Jun'ichi Jensen, Director, Codes and Standards at the Building and Safety Standards Branch of the Ministry of Housing. This webinar is complimentary and open to the public. Register now.The FGIA FENBC Region’s Government Relations Committee operates as an open discussion forum for industry stakeholders...

More than 40 Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) members had the opportunity to tour a one-of-a-kind seismic shake table test site as part of the FGIA 2023 Annual Conference. The Natural Hazards Engineering Research Infrastructure (NHERI) TallWood Project shake table test will take place in the San Diego area, just miles away from where the conference was held in Coronado, CA. Those on the tour were able to see outside, inside and beneath the structure built on top of the shake table. At 10...

In-person participants at the 2023 Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Annual Conference had the opportunity to experience several different types of hardware and watch demonstrations of various FGIA document tests at seven stations. “Being able to touch some of the samples and see it live really increases comprehension,” said Richard Dean (Ultrafab), who provided the demonstration at the AAMA 701/702 weatherstrip station. “A lot of the people are hands-on learners. We’re happy to be able to provide that experience.”The following stations were present at...

The 2022 edition of AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440, North American Fenestration Standard/Specification for windows, doors, and skylights (NAFS) has been published. This standard is the result of a multi-year effort by CSA Group, Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) and Window & Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA). The updated 2022 standard replaces the 2017 edition, representing a continued evolution of the standard to improve harmonization across North America.The 2017 NAFS standard is already referenced in the 2021 editions of the International Building Code and International Residential Code, with...

Participants at the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) 2023 Annual Conference learned how quality management systems (QMS) can improve product performance and prevent problems on jobsites in the commercial space. The panel, “A Quality Systems Approach to Excellence in Commercial Glazing,” was moderated by Terry Schaefer (Administrative Management Systems - AMS) and featured three subject matter experts: Jeff Dalaba (Administrative Management Systems - AMS), Helen Sanders (Technoform) and Chris Giovannielli (Kawneer).Schaefer focused his questions for the panelists on the importance of the installation process...

A safety session at the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) 2023 Annual Conference focused on the importance of proper glass handling and processing. Sponsored by the association’s Fenestration Safety Committee, Bill Davis (Vitro Architectural Glass) presented “Glass Handling and Processing Safety” at the conference and reminded participants not to become complacent about potential dangers. “You may think you have handled glass a thousand times, but hazards are still there,” Davis said. “You can get comfortable working with glass and that can make you forget...

Representatives from three companies shared their experience in pioneering new ideas for the betterment of the industry at the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) 2023 Annual Conference. Moderated by Ray Garries (Global Fenestration Advisors), the “Embracing Innovation in the Windows Industry” roundtable included Scott Corley (ODL), Walter Simon (Halio) and Neall Digert (Solatube).“Today, we have invited companies to discuss the innovations they are doing in our industry,” said Garries. “Innovation is key to our success.” Garries pointed out that the pandemic stifled many aspects...

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) recognized the contributions and achievements of its members and congratulated winners at the Annual Awards Banquet at the end of the second day of the 2023 FGIA Annual Conference. Awards were presented primarily by the previous year’s winners, who recognized recipients for their many efforts toward progressing the work of the Association and the industry overall in 2022.Outstanding Service Award – Robert Jutras (UL)The Outstanding Service Award was presented to Robert Jutras, Principal Engineer, Building Envelope Performance at...