Association News: AAMA FenestrationMasters professional certification exams now available

FenestrationMaster™ (advanced-level) and FenestrationAssociate™ (entry-level) students who have successfully completed the required coursework can take the certification exam at any number of testing centers across the U.S.

Association News: AAMA releases courses on curtainwall and storefront design, energy

“Because of the complexity of the topics and their specificity to the commercial market, the courses in Group 6 are exclusively required of FenestrationMaster students.”

Client News: New veterans home relies on Wausau’s INvent windows to meet accessibility and daylighting criteria

“We are excited to provide the most modern living conditions and best health care to veterans.”

Association News: AAMA announces contest to commemorate 50th anniversary of Certification Label

The contest runs from June 15 to September 15, and winners will be announced at the AAMA Fall Conference, to be held in Baltimore, Oct. 27-30.

Association News: AAMA BIM specification nears completion

Once published, “Voluntary Specification for Non-Residential Fenestration Building Information Modeling (BIM)” will outline minimum requirements for models of two types and will be intended to be referenced in other industry standards, contract documents, proposals and marketing materials as needed.

Association News: AAMA conference speaker discusses product category rules, Environmental Product Declarations

“When finalized, the PCR document will offer manufacturers the tools needed to provide comprehensive, product-specific EPDs to their customers.”

Association News: AAMA announces scholarship award winners at Summer Conference

The AAMA Scholarship is a one-time award of $2,000. All children of employees of AAMA member companies are eligible to obtain this financial aid for higher education in pursuit of a degree in an engineering or technical field relating to the building products industry.

Association News: Stephen Gold discusses headwinds and tailwinds for U.S. manufacturing recovery

In regards to the worker skills gap, Gold noted that this has been “a problem in the making” due to the canceling of many vocational programs, which has left five percent of manufacturing jobs unfilled because of the lack of skilled workers.

Client News: Kolbe Ultra Series folding windows displayed at AIA, ideal for restaurants, retailers, residences

For architects envisioning Kolbe’s expansive Ultra Series folding windows in their own projects, these windows may be specified with up to eight panels on each side, stretching more than 50 feet.

Association News: AAMA releases document on Recommended Static Water Penetration Resistance Test Pressures

“The 12 psf (580 Pa) water penetration resistance test pressure cap cited in NAFS has served all industry stakeholders well for more than 20 years and is recommended for general use outside of high velocity wind zones for low- and mid-rise construction in the U.S. When specified as part of the NAFS test regimen, it represents a solid trade-off between cost, performance, aesthetics and functionality for most construction projects.”