Client news: Historically-styled windows contribute to modern comforts, architectural integrity, sustainability of U of MN Folwell Hall renovation

Award-winning, iconic, academic building exceeds state energy code by 30%

Association news: AAMA announces the release of revised specifications for secondary storm products

In previous versions of AAMA 1002, Secondary Storm Products (SSPs) were referred to as combination storm windows and sliding glass doors or insulating storm products for windows and sliding glass doors.

Client news: Shore Memorial Surgical Pavilion designed to meet LEED criteria, features Wausau SuperWall to provide healing, natural light

Along with protecting the environment, Wausau Window and Wall Systems helps protect patients’ safety and comfort with a hurricane-impact-mitigating curtainwall system

Association news: AAMA praises Obama for $4 billion in energy upgrades and Congress for 3% tax repeal for contractors — Tens of thousands of jobs created and billions of dollars saved

“Upgrading the energy efficiency of America’s buildings is one of the fastest, easiest and cheapest ways to save money, cut down on harmful pollution and create good jobs right now,” said President Obama.

Association news: AAMA requests better tax incentives for energy-efficient fenestration products to alleviate unemployment

Current legislation has reduced the lifetime tax credit to 10% (up to $500) for energy-efficient residential products, purchased and placed in service during 2011.

Association news: Latest North American Fenestration Standard published

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.

Association news: Bill Gorman Named AAMA Honorary Member after 26 Years of Service

AAMA awards Bill Gorman with Honorary Membership status after 26 years of service.

Association news: AAMA offers electronic technical documents with launch of virtual library

This new program offers a system for members to purchase annual licenses in order to offer electronic versions of AAMA publications in an effort to make AAMA’s technical information resources more readily available to their employees.

Association news: AAMA, NPEA and NSA release joint specification establishing performance requirements for sunrooms

An updated specification establishing minimum performance requirements for sunrooms has been jointly released by the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA), the National Patio Enclosure Association (NPEA) and the National Sunroom Association (NSA).

Tradeshow thoughts: GlassBuild America exhibitors lean toward LinkedIn

More than 33% of exhibitors have a LinkedIn company or group listing