Posted on November 30th, 2011 by heatherwestpr
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.
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Posted on November 28th, 2011 by heatherwestpr
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.
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Posted on November 15th, 2011 by heatherwestpr
PMI elected Stewart Yang, vice president of engineering, faucet design for Kohler Co., Board President for the year 2012
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Posted on November 7th, 2011 by heatherwestpr
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).
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Posted on November 3rd, 2011 by heatherwestpr
AAMA awards Bill Gorman with Honorary Membership status after 26 years of service.
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Posted on October 20th, 2011 by heatherwestpr
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) and Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
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Posted on October 18th, 2011 by heatherwestpr
Beveled Direct Set SketchUp and Revit Models Available
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Posted on October 3rd, 2011 by heatherwestpr
Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI) hosted its Fall Conference, Sept. 18-21, 2011 at the Liaison Capitol Hill Hotel in Washington, D.C.
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Posted on September 26th, 2011 by heatherwestpr
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.
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Posted on September 23rd, 2011 by heatherwestpr
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).
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