Association News: AAMA announces Steve Fronek as Board Chair

Fronek has served as AAMA’s vice chairman and as a member representative for Wausau, part of Apogee Enterprises, Inc. A publicly-held, U.S. corporation, Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: APOG) also includes glazing contractor Harmon, Inc.; finishing services provider Linetec; architectural products manufacturer Tubelite, Inc.; and glass fabricator Viracon, Inc.

Client News: Wausau’s Steve Fronek, Lisa May and Tom Mifflin earn LEED Green Associate Certifications

Wausau Window and Wall Systems’ Steve Fronek, P.E., vice president of technical services; Lisa May, health care market manager; and Tom Mifflin, government market manager, successfully passed the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC’s) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design® (LEED®) Green Associate Certification.

Association News: AAMA recognizes member leadership during awards banquet

The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) recognized the contributions and achievements of its members and congratulated award winners at the 74th Annual Conference Awards Banquet held in Coronado (San Diego), Calif. Award presenters noted the importance of these member contributions as they serve to further the industry as a whole.

Client News: Linetec adds “Choosing Sustainable Finishes” as an online, AIA/CES program

As a registered American Institute of Architects’ Continuing Education System (AIA/CES) provider, Linetec now offers “Choosing Sustainable Finishes.” This sustainable design presentation includes the informed selection of materials, products and manufacturers to reduce environmental impacts and improve building performance.

Client News: Linetec finishes Dri-Design’s rainscreen system for Wisconsin’s largest hospital construction project

Columbia St. Mary’s exterior features an aluminum rainscreen system painted by Linetec. The finished system protects against the harsh, winter climate and high winds of Lake Michigan. Along with providing a superior water barrier, the system’s thermal performance assists in reducing the hospital’s energy costs. The new hospital is expected to save approximately $19 million on annual operational costs.

Association News: AAMA Releases Glass-Related Documents on Industry Site

Documents available on www.GlassDocs.com encompass all areas of glass for fenestration and are categorized within the site by Codes and Standards, Design and Fabrication, Voluntary Test Methods, Post Fabrication and Installation, Thermal Performance and Care and Maintenance. The website is intended to provide the information needed in order to ensure both code compliance and good design.

Association News: AAMA Announces 2011 Schedule of Events; Green Certification Development Continues

AAMA Announces 2011 Schedule of Events; Green Certification Development Continues

Client News: EMU’s 1st-Year Center transforms with Wausau’s copper-colored windows

Eastern Michigan University’s First-Year Center transforms from ordinary to extraordinary with Wausau’s copper-colored window system

12.08.10 Association News

AAMA urges fenestration industry to contact Congress on tax credit modification and extension

11.18.10 Association News

AAMA Publishes Voluntary Specifications for Organic Coatings on Fiber-Reinforced Thermoset Profiles