The UK's leading glass processor,distributor and repairer GLASSOLUTIONS has been recognised for its commitment to value-added service and product innovation in making the shortlist in the glazing industry's most prestigious awards. The ...
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As the design,specification and use of advanced glazing products continues to advance,so,too,will the need for performance modeling.In this respect,the American Institute of Architects(AIA)has released An Architect's Guide to Integrating ...
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The International Code Council (ICC) recently passed the Glazing Industry Code Committee's (GICC) code change proposal (S300-12) to require the use of laminated glass in handrail assemblies, guardrails or guard sections. The GICC's proposal ...
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The latest results from independent tests at leading Notified Body IFT Rosenheim confirm Pilkington Spacia™achieves a U-value of 1.1W/m2K.At just 6.5mm thick,this means it offers the best energy efficiency performance by far in a ...
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The glass and glazing industry took one step closer to developing product category rules for windows during the American Architectural Manufacturers Association National Fall Conference in Albuquerque, N. M., yesterday. Product category ...
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The safety,design,installation and maintenance of glass railings and guards was a topic of discussion during the Glass Association of North America's(GANA)Tempering Division today.As part of the Fall Conference,the meeting is underway ...
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The safety, design, installation and maintenance of glass railings and guards was a topic of discussion during the Glass Association of North America’s (GANA) Tempering Division today. As part of the Fall Conference, the meeting is ...
Tags: GANA, Balcony, Decoration
It has been an eventful few years for the glass and glazing industry,with more changes to come as it emerges from the downturn.Mergers and acquisitions,increased expectations from the building community,technological developments and ...
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Codes were the topic of discussion when the Glass Association of North America's(GANA)Fire-Rated Glazing Council met for its Fall Conference session this morning.The conference is taking place all this week at the Hilton Chicago,and ...
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Economist Jeff Dietrich advised attendees at the 2012 Glazing Executives Forum to"make your move."Dietrich,senior analyst for the Institute for Trend Research,was the keynote speaker for the 7th annual forum,held Sept.13 as part of ...
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Tweedie will play an important role in steering the industry towards greater technological innovation The Group Finance Director for Anglian Group, Phil Tweedie, has been appointed Chairman of the Glass and Glazing Federation Home ...
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Over the past years, the EU has put a lot of focus on designing legislations to increase the energy efficiency of buildings such as the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) and the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED). Now that ...
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The energy code environment of the last two years witnessed two major trends:significant increases in code stringency and energy efficiency,as well as code adoption and enforcement,said Tom Culp,owner of Birch Point Consulting,during his ...
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The National Glass Association announced today that EDTM will sponsor both the 7th Annual Glazing Executives Forum (GEF) and 3rd Annual Window & Door Dealers Forum at the 2012 GlassBuild America Expo next week in Las Vegas. "Being one of ...
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