Presentations during the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) 2024 Fall Conference will center around a range of topics including efficient field testing, architectural color trends, the purpose of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), corrosion resistance and more. Join FGIA September 16-19 for either the in-person conference in Minneapolis, MN or online via the virtual experience.“This conference answers the request from our members to deliver a wealth of impactful technical content. said Florica Vlad, FGIA Events Manager. “We will cover deep insights into cutting edge construction...

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) is hosting its annual Product Showcase and Reception on September 17 during the 2024 FGIA Fall Conference, September 16-19 in Minneapolis, MN. The FGIA Product Showcase offers participants the chance to learn about the latest industry innovations.“This popular event draws a large crowd every year,” said Florica Vlad, FGIA Events Manager. “Whether you’re showcasing your products or simply exploring the latest industry trends and technologies, the Product Showcase offers an educational and enjoyable experience for everyone. Enjoy a...

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) is offering several optional events during its 2024 Fall Conference in Minneapolis, MN, September 16-19. In addition to the annual FGIA Product Showcase, the Association will be hosting an Oktoberfest-themed night at a local brewery, a philanthropic effort to provide school supplies to in-need children and a tour of the Sherwin-Williams Color DesignHouse. Register now for the in-person 2024 FGIA Fall Conference to participate in these networking events and more. A virtual experience is also available.“Minneapolis is a...

Registration is now open for the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) 2024 Fall Conference, taking place September 16-19 in Minneapolis, MN, at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis. The conference’s theme, “Oktoberfest,” is a seasonal reference to the event’s fun night out: a brewery tour at Surly Brewing. Participants are encouraged to register now to take advantage of early-bird pricing through August 23. Registration is available for both the in-person event and the virtual experience.“The Midwest loves the German tradition of Oktoberfest, and FGIA is excited...

As part of FGIA’s strategic objective focused on delivering purposeful and valued events, the Summer Conference will be transitioned into a fully virtual event beginning in 2025, allowing for a focus on two in-person conferences each year: the FGIA Annual Conference and the FGIA Fall Conference. This announcement was initially communicated in December and again during the Opening General Session at this month’s 2024 Summer Conference in Montreal, QC. FGIA is excited to move forward with this new format starting next summer.This new format for...

FGIA will host a members only webinar on July 17, covering the latest FGIA U.S. Market Study. Released at the beginning of May, the study offers current data and forecasting. The webinar will feature highlights of current trends and future changes in the fenestration market, as well as scenarios that impact the industry. This includes inflation, interest rate increases, presidential election implications, global political unrest and immigration.This webinar will begin with an overview of the latest FGIA U.S. Industry Market Studies then Q&A with Rhett...

Dr. Kayla Natividad, engineer, gave a presentation called, “Embodied Carbon in Legislation, Regulation and Other Places” at the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Summer Conference in Montreal, QC. Natividad reviewed the differences among flat glass, processed glass and fenestration assemblies Product Category Rules (PCRs), which are being specified in legislation. Participants also learned the differences in key forms of embodied carbon policies like Buy Clean programs, climate action plans and zoning policies.“I'm typically a glass nerd, but a close second is going through building...

Participants at the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Summer Conference in Montreal, QC, heard from a structural engineer about how to select façade systems for iconic building architecture. David Vadocz, Principal Engineer, shared background information about façade movement, including balconies within facades and various other design considerations. He provided several case studies with special emphasis on the recently renovated University of British Columbia Museum of Anthropology building.“Imagine working on an iconic building,” said Vadocz. “They materialize from a dream, based on a sketch.”Façade System...

A chemist offered many considerations for finished fenestration and glazing construction products when it comes to plastics in Canada at the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Summer Conference in Montreal, QC. In “Plastics Regulations in Canada – What’s on the Horizon?” Dr. Peter Mirtchev, Policy Manager at the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada, shared information about the new Canadian Federal Plastics Registry, a legally binding global treaty on plastics sought by some countries in the United Nations and other Canadian codes and regulations related...

Participants at the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) heard about the definitions, measurements, codes and testing standards for several natural disasters though an Intertek-sponsored session, “Natural Disaster Standards and Testing.” Led by Tanya Dolby, Engineering Manager of Engineering Services at Intertek, this session covered those aspects of hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes and floods.“I am very passionate about this topic and have been involved in it for many years,” said Dolby. “This [presentation] will shed light on catastrophic events and provide insights into their impact, highlighting...