The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) will hold in-person instructor training sessions at FGIA Headquarters in Schaumburg, IL, for these segments:Combined Program (Replacement/New Construction): July 18-22, 2022Replacement Program: August 29-September 1, 2022Register now to become an accredited instructor, allowing for more flexibility in scheduling in-house installer classes and reducing the costs associated with those trainings.“Since the InstallationMasters® Training and Certification Program’s inception, industry professionals ranging from fenestration product manufacturers and dealers to building material retailers and consultants have successfully completed the instructor training program,”...

Registration for the 2022 Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Leadership Development Program is now open through March 31, with trainings beginning this spring at two different levels. For the first time ever, FGIA will offer both a New Participant level and an Advanced Training level, making it possible for those who have participated in the past to gain new insights at a higher plane of experience as a leader.“We are pleased to be able to expand the options for this popular training program,” said...

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) will host a webinar entitled “Gas Filling of Insulating Glass Units, Part 1” on Tuesday, January 18 at 11:30 a.m. Eastern. The first installment of this series, led by Randi Ernst, President of FDR Design, will provide a baseline understanding of the mechanics and benefits of a gas-filled sealed insulating glass unit. In a future session, we will delve into a more technically advanced overview and demonstration of the gas filling process, including quality control testing and field testing. This webinar is complimentary and open to the public. (image caption: Randi Ernst (FDR Design) shows how to use a Sparklite machine to test gas fill)