Client News: Technoform shares industry insights with NGA and GANA; invites architects, contractors, manufacturers to attend

Mark Silverberg, president of Technoform North America, Inc., will present at upcoming glazing industry events for the National Glass Association (NGA) and Glass Association of North America (GANA).

Client News: Two U.S.-Canadian border stations meet LEED criteria, security needs with SuperWall by Wausau

Opened in April 2013, the new Port of Entry in Van Buren, Maine, relies on Wausau Window and Wall Systems’ curtainwall to help achieve the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s security requirements, as well as to meet the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED® Gold criteria. Another recent Port of Entry facility in Warroad, Minnesota, was opened in February 2010 and achieved LEED Gold certification. Julie Snow Architects, Inc. of Minnesota designed both of these award-winning border patrol stations using Wausau’s SuperWall™ system.

Association News: AAMA’s “Are You Smarter Than a FenestrationMaster” contest offers chance to win 50% off courses, exams

Each day of GlassBuild America (Sept. 10-12) at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. in booth #1216, AAMA will be hosting the game show, “Are You Smarter Than a FenestrationMaster™,” where participants will be awarded a 5 percent discount on FenestrationMasters courses and exams for each quiz question they answer correctly.

Association News: AAMA streamlines BIM process for fenestration industry with new specification

The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) released AAMA 912-13, “Voluntary Specification for Non-Residential Fenestration Building Information Modeling (BIM).”

Association News: AAMA releases specification for self adhering flashing for exterior wall fenestration installation

“The value of this specification is recognized by the ICC Residential Code, as it is referenced in IRC Section R708.3, stating that self adhered membranes used as flashing shall comply with AAMA 711.”

Client News: Chicago Metallic saves time writing ceiling specifications with ARCAT SpecWizard

“This quick and easy tool is available 24/7/365 to automatically generate ceiling system specifications for design professionals’ unique projects and requirements. It also links visitors with their local sales representatives in cases where they need a more personalized response.”

Client news: Colorado’s historic Byron Rogers Federal Building modernization nears completion features Wausau’s blast-hazard mitigating windows

On schedule for completion in 2014, the security, seismic and energy modernization upgrades on the federal office building will continue its commitment to LEED® certification and ENERGY STAR® labeling.

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.”