Registration Now Open for 2025 FGIA Insulating Glass Fabricators Workshop

The workshop, led by industry experts, will feature a balanced mix of classroom education along with hands-on experience to discover best practices for cleaning, cutting and handling glass, desiccants, sealants, gas fill, frost point and more. Register now for this three-day hands-on training before the August 29 deadline.

“Since its launch in 2016, the IG Fabricators Workshop has hosted more than 300 practitioners of the IG industry, leading them through the most important aspects of fabricating and testing IG units,” said Kaydeen Laird, FGIA Education Manager. “This year, we are moving to a new location in Fridley, MN, and hope this venue change opens the workshop up for a whole new audience to experience.”

Workshop Schedule

Below is the schedule for the three-day event, including what will be covered each day.

Tuesday, September 16:

• Classroom Training: The workshop will kick off with welcome information and a safety presentation.
• Classroom Training on IG Design: Gain basic IG knowledge, learn the history of insulating glass and get a review of basic IG components.
• Lab Station on Volatile Fog/Overview of Certification Testing: This station will demonstrate how to visually inspect for volatile fog.
• Lab Stations on Spacer and IG Fabrication: Look at various spacers including well fabricated samples and samples with deliberate manufacturing issues.
• Lab Station on Desiccant/Desiccated Matrix: This session will demonstrate methods for testing desiccant drying capacity.
• Social Event: The day will conclude with a reception and dinner.

Wednesday, September 17:

• Lab Station on Gas Filling and Measurement: Learn how to correctly use the GasGlass device and get an introduction to the iTig sensor for measurement of gas and humidity.
• Lab Station on Sealants: Learn the butterfly test and application, how to safely break glass to conduct the test, proper gunning of PIB and how to properly mix and gun sealants safely.
• Lab Station on Glass Cutting and Washing: See a demonstration of score quality covering cutting wheel wear, angle and pressure.

Thursday, September 18:

• Classroom Training: The final day will start with an overview of forensic analysis.
• Lab Station on Forensic Investigations of Failures: With a hands-on tool kit, participants will learn to determine failure modes starting from the basic visual inspection to destructive analysis of the unit.

Registration

Space is limited. Registrations will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. Members can register for $890, with the option to add a second and/or any subsequent registrations from the same company for a fee of $855 per person. If registering more than one individual, email education@fgiaonline.org for the discounted billing. Non-members can register for a fee of $990.

Members can purchase their registration online (login required). Non-member registration is available for purchase through the FGIA Learning Center by first creating temporary login credentials. Please contact education@FGIAonline.org with any questions.

Visit FGIAonline.org/IGworkshop to learn more.

For more information about FGIA education, visit FGIAonline.org/education.