“AAMA is proud to partner with the National Safety Council (NSC) and other industry organizations, as a part of the Window Safety Task Force, to provide education that will keep families safer and aid in the prevention of accidental falls from windows and related injuries year round.”

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For those who did not hve a chance to participate in the contest at GlassBuild or online, AAMA will be hosting another game show during the Supplier Product Display at the AAMA Fall Conference in Baltimore, Mon., Oct. 28. Attendees have the chance to win 25 percent off FenstrationMasters courses and exams.

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Unlike most convention centers’ “box with docks” design, MCC showcases a glass and limestone exterior highlighting natural light, outside views and open corridors with more than 1,000 doors. Helping achieve this transparency and connection to surrounding spaces, Tubelite Inc. provided storefront and entrance systems that were installed by Nashville-based Alexander Metals, Inc.

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Registration for conference and FenestrationMasters certification exams is open through Oct. 18

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Technoform Glass Insulation North America, Inc., (TGI NA) is helping the Bullitt Center achieve its net-zero energy goals and to become the first commercial office building to earn Living Building Challenge (LBC) certification.

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Kodet Architectural Group designed an addition and renovation to Hmong College Prep Academy (HCPA) scheduled to be completed at the start of the 2013-14 school year, and will help HCPA further its goals of providing a well-rounded college preparatory education and a world cultural-infused school environment for K-12 students and families. Further supporting academic and community interests, the addition is pursuing LEED® certification.

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The demand for windows in new housing increased by 25 percent in 2012 with a similar increase projected for 2013, as the housing recovery continues and new housing units in 2013 will exceed 1 million for the first time since 2007.

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“Changes enhance the clarity and flow of this test procedure and set the stage for a consistent means to evaluate the resistance of a side-hinged door assembly subjected to intentional high loading conditions.”

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“As is the case with roofs, such coatings can be beneficial on the façade as well as window frames, railings, outdoor equipment enclosures and numerous other applications.”

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For two-color frame finishing using paint at the interior and exterior, Linetec estimates that Technoform Bautec’s thermal strip system painted assemblies are 400% less expensive than other thermal barrier methods that require time-consuming masking.

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