Author and body language expert Janine Driver will reprise her role as event keynote speaker at the 2021 Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Hybrid Fall Conference October 18-21. Driver, who spoke previously at an Association event in 2017, will share her expertise with both in-person and virtual audiences at the conference.“Janine brought down the house last time as our keynote speaker with her wit and expertise in her subject matter,” said Florica Vlad, FGIA Meetings Manager. “Back by popular demand, she will teach how...

A range of opportunities to network will be available for both those attending in-person and online at the 2021 Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Hybrid Fall Conference, October 18-21. The in-person event will be held in Phoenix, AZ, featuring the chance to go horseback riding or golfing. Both in-person and virtual participants will be able to attend a masquerade-themed celebration with a photo booth.“We have been very focused on building networking opportunities into the schedules for both the in-person and virtual sessions,” said Florica...

Participants at the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) 2021 Hybrid Fall Conference (October 18-21) will have the opportunity to take part in safety sessions focused on preparing for and disarming active shooters, led by Donny Hawkins and Mike Britt of Sentinel Security Group LLC. Both trainers provide security consulting, education and training to help organizations protect their teams. Committed to encouraging team solution training through on-site security evaluations, tabletop incidents, and review of past and current situations, Hawkins and Britt will teach how to...

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) will host a webinar entitled “Quality, Compatibility and Performance Requirements for Insulating Glass Units” on Tuesday, September 7 at 11:30 a.m. Eastern. This webinar will provide guidance to IG fabricators and window manufacturers using existing technology for edge seal design along with selection of sealants, desiccants, spacers, gases, glass and other components used for the manufacture of insulating glass. Specifically, the webinar will focus on component compatibility and quality processes to maximize long-term performance.This webinar is complimentary and...

During the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) 2021 Hybrid Fall Conference, in-person participants will have the opportunity to be part of a hands-on demonstration of installation practices driven by consensus-based standards. Those attending the conference in Phoenix, AZ, October 18-21 can observe industry experts as they demonstrate installation methods taught as part of the FGIA InstallationMasters® training and certification program. Virtual participants will not be able to view the demo. “A window or door is only as good as its installation. InstallationMasters was developed to...

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) is pleased to announce the opening of registration for this fall’s in-person Insulating Glass (IG) Fabricators Workshop. This event will take place November 3-5 at the Intertek facility in Plano, TX. Register before October 8, when registration closes.“We are thrilled to once again be able to host this popular industry event in-person. We know the value of this predominantly hands-on, participatory event and what an incredible learning experience it is,” said Janice Yglesias, FGIA Executive Director.Since its launch...

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) will be partnering with World Vision, a humanitarian organization helping children, families and their communities overcome poverty and injustice, during the 2021 FGIA Hybrid Fall Conference October 18-21 to build and donate hygiene kits to a shelter in Phoenix, AZ, where the conference will be held. FGIA is currently seeking sponsors to help the Association provide as many kits as possible.“By sponsoring hygiene kits, you are helping children and families in the greater Phoenix area by serving those...

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) will host a webinar entitled “AAMA Hardware Standards and Updates” on Tuesday, August 17 at 11:30 a.m. Eastern. This webinar will cover recent updates and significant changes being made to FGIA hardware-focused documents, including AAMA 904, Voluntary Specification for Multi-Bar Hinges in Window Applications, AAMA 906, Specification for Sliding Door and Lift and Slide Roller Assemblies, and AAMA 907, Voluntary Specification for Corrosion Resistant Coatings on Carbon Steel Components Used in Windows, Doors and Skylights. This webinar is...

Registration is now open for the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance's FGIA 2021 Virtual Western Region Summit to be held August 24. The summit will feature expert speakers from key Western states to discuss critical legislative and code topics related to Washington’s chemical regulations, California’s Prop 65 and Title 24 and updates for wildland urban interface areas and energy conservation in the region, plus a panel discussion on innovative labor practices in a post-pandemic environment.“This event is specific to those affiliated with the FGIA Western Region,...

Registration is now open for the FGIA 2021 Hybrid Fall Conference to be held October 18-21, with both in-person and virtual ways to participate. Author and body language expert Janine Driver will reprise her role as the event’s keynote speaker and will share her expertise with both in-person and virtual audiences. Register now for in-person or virtual access. Early bird registration rates for both are available through September 24. The in-person event will take place at the Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass in Phoenix,...