Association News: AAMA releases courses on fenestration product installation and field testing

“Group 5 now takes us to the point of the products’ actual use, covering flashing and sealants for installation, residential and commercial installation, anchorage, field testing and forensic evaluation. While challenging, many candidates will find this to be the most practical, useful and interesting portion of the entire course of study.”

Client News: Appleton Coated calls for entries to U360 Design Competition

Submissions must be printed all, or in part, on Utopia and/or Curious Collection papers, accompanied by a completed entry form, produced in 2013, and postmarked no later than Dec. 6, 2013.

Client News: Chicago Metallic ceiling system delivers “wow factor” at Florida’s MTI

“The installation team consisted of true artisans. Chicago Metallic’s products were able to encompass all of the project’s requirements; providing a custom fit at a good value.”

Association News: Speaker to discuss LCAs, EPDs and using the PCR guidance document

Dr. Tom Gloria, managing director of Industrial Ecology Consultants, will present information on conducting product life cycle assessments (LCAs) and developing Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) using the Product Category Rules (PCR) guidance document, which is scheduled to be completed by fall 2013.

Client News: Wasco opens skylight manufacturing facility in Reno, Nevada

With its headquarters in Wells, Maine, Wasco has cultivated a strong reputation as an innovative, American manufacturer with nearly 80 years of industry leadership. Since the 2007-08 recession, the company has enjoyed more than 60% growth, and 20% growth in 2012.

Client News: Technoform Glass Insulation introduces new 1-inch-wide TGI-Spacer, providing high acoustical performance

Beyond aesthetics, independent laboratory testing validates that with this new 1-inch-wide TGI-Spacer and two lites of 0.25-inch glass a Sound Transmission Class (STC) rating of 35 and an Outdoor-Indoor Transmission Class (OITC) rating of 27 can be achieved.

Association News: AAMA Encourages Remodelers to be Aware of Proper Installation during National Home Remodeling Month

The InstallationMasters™ Training and Certification Program is a nationwide course for installers of windows and patio doors in the residential and light commercial markets.

Client News: Kolbe sponsors AIA HRC and CRAN, supports national and local events, presents AIA/CES courses

On June 20 in Denver, Kolbe’s representatives also will be attending the AIA HRC Luncheon featuring Rocky Piro, Ph.D., FAICP, who serves as the director of the Department of Community Planning and Development for the city and county of Denver and will speak on “The Role of Historic Buildings in Resilient Cities.”

Association News: AAMA Summer Conference features keynote on U.S. manufacturing outlook, 50th anniversary of AAMA Gold Label Certification, 2013 scholarship winners

Registration is open through May 31 at aamanet.org.

Association News: AAMA participates in Day of Service at World Vision

AAMA assembles 50 backpacks for Chicago children to commemorate certification anniversary To view video from AAMA’s day of service, visit the association’s YouTube page. The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) recently participated in a day of service at World Vision in Chicago to commemorate the 50th anniversary of AAMA’s Gold Label Certification Program. “We were […]