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: Plumbing Manufacturers International elects board, appoints committee members

PMI elected Stewart Yang, vice president of engineering, faucet design for Kohler Co., Board President for the year 2012

Client news: Kolbe’s 10-foot-tall TerraSpan doors offer impact resistance in hurricane zones

Kolbe’s Ultra Series TerraSpan® Lift and Slide doors’ 10-foot-tall units have been certified to meet the impact testing criteria for large missile impact Level D, design pressure (DP) 45 rating, and Wind Zone 4 testing standards (IPD4).

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: IAPMO, PMI sign MoU

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) and Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

Client news: Kolbe adds 3-D models of Direct Set windows to BIM library

Beveled Direct Set SketchUp and Revit Models Available

Association News: PMI Fall Meeting summary

Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI) hosted its Fall Conference, Sept. 18-21, 2011 at the Liaison Capitol Hill Hotel in Washington, D.C.

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).