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Schaumburg, Ill. -- The 2011 edition of AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440, NAFS "North American Fenestration Standard/Specification for windows, doors, and skylights" (NAFS-11) has received final approval and is now available.
Engineering, procurement and construction firm ABB has launched a new concentrating solar power (CSP) technology that the company says uses considerably less material, land and water than other CSP plants.
AAMA announced the launch of the AAMA Virtual Library (AVL) during its National Fall Conference   in Palm Desert, Calif., on Mon., Sept. 26.
Renovation of The Galleria II Mall project in Houston was underway when Hurricane Ike struck the shopping center in 2008.
We have just completed the install of a stunning skylight feature in a private residence in Bowdon, Cheshire.
Glassman Europe 2011 will take place on 25 – 26 May 2011 in Barcelona and will provide the ultimate business experience combining a 2 day exhibition and conference.
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and the Window and Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) have jointly released the updated 2010/2011 U.
Coursework is now available through the AAMA FenestrationMasters™ professional certification program, which was launched last year by the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA).
Regular care and maintenance extends the lifespan and performance of windows, doors and skylights. The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA)   offers a newly-published, educational brochure with tips for proper cleaning and…
Pierre-André de Chalendar, Chairman and CEO of the Compagnie de Saint-Gobain, inaugurated the new solar glass furnace at the Saint-Gobain Glass Renedo plant in Spain, 15 kilometers from Santander.
Coursework is now available through the AAMA FenestrationMasters™ professional certification program, which was launched last year by the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA).
With the work on draping its Churchgate building almost over, WR realises employees inside will swelter in absence of ACs.
Universal Aluminium’s new MU4200 curtain walling system has combined with SFS intec’s VDS canopy attachment system to meet the brief of creating a complementary but architecturally distinctive new access tower for an important Grade II Listed…
Schaumburg, Ill. -- The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has made additional glass-related documents available on www.glassdocs.com, a website that is jointly managed with the Glass Association of North America (GANA) and the…
American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) will host its 74th Annual Conference for fenestration industry leaders and decision makers, February 20-23, at the Loews Coronado Bay Hotel in Coronado (San Diego), CA.
Daybreak is the weekday breakfast television programme broadcast from 6:00am to 8:30am for the British commercial ITV network anchored by Adrian Chiles and Christine Bleakley.
A new education course focusing on vinyl profile certification has been produced by the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA).
On September 16, Senate Finance Committee Chair Max Baucus (D-MT) introduced the Job Creation and Tax Cut Act of 2010.
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) will be demonstrating the new FenestrationMasters™ program curriculum at the upcoming GlassBuild America show held in Las Vegas, Sept. 14-16.
AAMA is launching a new nationwide program for professionals in the window, door, skylight, curtain wall, storefront and sloped glazing industries during the GlassBuild America show held in Las Vegas, Sept. 14-16.
Reflex Glass has released its own design of frameless flat roof lights to target the growing market of fat roof, rooflight renovation.
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