Those affiliated with the FGIA Southeast Region are invited to attend the upcoming FGIA Virtual Southeast Region Meeting on August 23! Led by FGIA Southeast Region President Lynn Miller (PGT Custom Windows + Doors), this regional online meeting covers regional code adoption updates, what’s in the works for the updated the North American Fenestration Standard (NAFS), an update on the wind-driven rain research that can help future inform building design and product development and testing in Florida and more. Registration is now open.FGIA has created...

Last month’s FGIA Virtual Summer Conference was a success thanks to a slate of excellent speakers and productive committee meetings. FGIA Marketing was glad to see a ton of coverage of the event by industry media. See below for a recap of the takeaways from the conference by the magazines we look to in order to stay informed about the fenestration and glazing industry.https://twitter.com/dwmmag/status/1534279052420337670https://twitter.com/USGlass/status/1534988752849977350https://twitter.com/RetrofitMag/status/1536349753323266050https://twitter.com/FenestrationRev/status/1534172528838598658https://twitter.com/GlassCanadaMag/status/1534923195278581760https://twitter.com/WindowDoorMag/status/1536678934011682816Missed the conference? Don’t worry! You can read highlights on Twitter by viewing all tweets with the hashtag #FGIAconf.Registration for the FGIA...

FGIA has exciting news to share about the activities of the Association moving forward, which include a commitment to high-value in-person events, expanding FGIA’s network of partnerships, broadening the use of FGIA’s education programs and funding crucial industry research projects.The FGIA Board has been doing some strategic planning work throughout the first half of this year, including the completion of a two-day retreat which took place May 12-13 as a hybrid event, with the majority of Board members participating in person. During the retreat, the...

A previous version of this Member Edge blog post ran June 11, 2021. This has been updated with current information and a list of recently updated documents for FGIA members’ benefit.FGIA members know a large benefit to membership is being able to have a say in the development and updating of industry standards and documents. Throughout our history of industry leadership, FGIA has become recognized for the development of comprehensive standards that provide a basis for third-party validation of product performance. We also continue to...

It’s time once again for another round of FGIA Marketing Recommends, in which the three team members of the FGIA Marketing Department serve as your personal guides through what we are getting a lot out of in the world of social media, design and other marketing needs. The three of us have curated several tools and resources from which we’ve gained insight – plus some fun stuff, too. Take a look at our recommendations for this summer and see what you can bring back to...

You’ve probably heard about FGIA’s IG Fabricators Workshop, which is held in person each year at an Intertek facility in Plano, TX. The next opportunity to participate in this hands-on workshop is November 1-3, so save the date and prepare your team now.But did you know there is also a summary video version of this training? This video series can be viewed on your own time and mirrors the training offered in person.Since its launch in 2016, the IG Fabricator Workshop, led by industry experts,...

The final schedule for the 2022 FGIA Virtual Summer Conference is now out! This online event, to be held June 6-9, will feature three expert speakers who will cover what FGIA members want to know more about most: These include things like efforts to improve the energy efficiency of windows in Canada by 2030, highlights from the most recent FGIA fenestration-focused market study and the impacts of mental health and substance use in the construction industry. Register now for virtual access to the FGIA Virtual...

Does your company want to roll out a new product or service? You can use social media to help launch that, with a weeklong online campaign. FGIA does this each year during Window Safety Week, an important annual industry initiative. Companies like PGT use it to promote their tips about hurricane protection and preparedness each June during the start of hurricane season. Creating a campaign around a single issue or product takes some work up front, but it can be satisfying to watch that upfront...

Have you seen the preliminary schedule for the 2022 Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Virtual Summer Conference? It’s now available, with a final schedule expected by May 11. Register today for company-wide access to the FGIA Virtual Summer Conference, taking place June 6-9. Tier 1 early bird registration rates are available until May 11.As always, the meeting schedule will continue to address association business and committee work but with additional focus on Canadian issues. Plus, members can expect to hear firsthand about the results...

Research now underway at the University of Florida, together with Cornell University in New York, is laying the foundation to better understand the relationship between wind and wind-driven rain and their impacts on buildings. The study could pave the way for better understanding the effects of wind-driven rain on structures in Florida and surrounding states, which will be beneficial for FGIA Southeast Region members and many others. Later phases of this research could extend that insight across the U.S.Informing Better DesignFunded by the Florida Building...