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The U.S. Department of Energy has announced it will provide up to $14 million to support technologies that contribute to advancing innovative energy-efficient solutions for buildings and homes.    Read more below.
Aluminium façade specialist, Wicona, has released Building Information Modelling (BIM) components for its curtain walling, window and door systems, which are now available to download from the BIMstore.
The country's Foreign Trade Chamber has taken action against six countries. The duties will be levied on flat glass imports from China, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, United States and Mexico.
Confirmations and new responsibilities at the top management of Gimav during the general meeting held Monday June 16, 2014.
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has published AAMA 1607, “Voluntary Installation Guidelines for Unit Skylights." This document provides a guideline for installing pre-assembled unit skylights onto a roof.
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) celebrated 14 consecutive years of furthering the careers and education of students pursuing a degree related to the building products industry by awarding six AAMA scholarships to children…
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) board of directors voted unanimously to establish a sustainability steering committee.
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has published an updated standard for flashing.
Following the success of Carl F Groupco’s display at the inaugural FIT Show, the 2014 event will be the launch platform for a number of new products supplied by the established hardware distributor.
Wrightstyle, the Devizes-based steel and glass company, has offered its response to the Chancellor’s Budget.  The Budget comes in a week when Chancellor George Osborne said that the government needed to carry on backing businesses, large and small,…
Glazing systems designer and manufacturer Senior Architectural Systems has continued to strengthen its management team with the appointment of a new technical sales manager.  Senior Glass Systems, part of Senior Architectural Systems, has welcomed…
Spring 2014 offers from March 26-29 one of the world’s leading trade shows for the glass and glazing industry: fensterbau/frontale in Nuremberg, Germany.
March 2014 will offer one of the world’s leading trade shows for the glass and glazing industry: fensterbau/frontale in Nuremberg, Germany.
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has published an updated standard for acoustical performance.
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has published two updated standards for rigid thermoplastic cellulosic composite profiles.
Wrightstyle, the steel and aluminium glazing specialist, has secured a contract for the Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham Waste Partnership.
Despite the overwhelming need for effective fire-protection in system-built façades, windows and doors, few companies possess a range that is comprehensive enough to provide a complete solution.
Two new videos spotlight the customization and craftsmanship of Kolbe’s windows and doors, while amplifying the company’s “We’re for the visionaries” theme.
In recent years Georgian style windows have become increasingly popular with both planners and homeowners alike.
The very latest in thermally efficient windows and doors were stipulated for a new, modern block of apartments located in a leafy Cambridgeshire suburb.
GlassCon Global is the first event of its kind in North America, which brings together global innovations in glass technology to further the development of the glass industry.
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) published a standard practice for the installation of exterior doors into residential and light commercial buildings of not more than three stories above grade in height, with surface…
The Aluminum Material Council (AMC) of the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has released a new white paper on aluminum’s sustainability, strength and efficiency entitled, "Aluminum: The Total Solution for Sustainable,…
Kevin Zuege of Quanex Building Products was the first person to successfully complete the American Architectural Manufacturers Association’s (AAMA) FenestrationMasters(™) program, earning the FenestrationMaster(™) professional certification.
In recent years Georgian style windows have become increasingly popular with both planners and homeowners alike.