Client News: Sustainable and Energy Efficient Windows & Doors: Contribution to Green Buildings AIA/CES presented by Kolbe

Kolbe helps architects gain sustainable design knowledge and learning units (LUs) through American Institute of Architects’ continuing education seminars (AIA/CES). Its new presentation, “Sustainable and Energy Efficient Windows & Doors: Contribution to Green Buildings,” is a one-hour, in-person course.

Client News: Kolbe shares online calculators, architectural tools

Assisting with architectural calculations, Kolbe’s online Architect Library features tools to assist with anchorage installation and wind pressure requirements.

Client News: Tubelite names Complete Line Glass Wholesalers as distributors in Texas

Tubelite Inc. announced Complete Line Glass Wholesalers, Inc., will distribute the company’s architectural aluminum products to clients in Texas.

Association News: AAMA Offers New Education and Training Courses on Industry Topics

Coursework is now available through the AAMA FenestrationMasters™ professional certification program, which was launched last year by the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA).

Client News: Kolbe offers assistance with LEED, CALGreen

Kolbe provides sustainable design support for architects, builders and owners to achieve their green building goals and navigate certification programs, such as the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED® Rating System™ and the California Green Building Standards (CALGreen) Code.

Client News: Linetec highlights Kynar ADS coating for on-site, environmentally-sensitive repair and restoration of aluminum finishes

Linetec’s field services team combines high-performance paints with precise application procedures to provide sustainable, attractive finishes on painted or anodized aluminum, steel and a variety of other surfaces.

Association News: Caring for Your Windows, Doors and Skylights from AAMA

Regular care and maintenance extends the lifespan and performance of windows, doors and skylights. The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) offers a newly-published, educational brochure with tips for proper cleaning and information to help ensure that products perform as intended.

Client News: Tubelite names United Plate Glass as distributor for western Pennsylvania and the surrounding Northeastern region

Tubelite Inc. announced United Plate Glass Company (UPG) has been named as a distributor for the company’s architectural aluminum products. UPG offers daily deliveries to clients in western Pennsylvania, southwestern New York, eastern Ohio, northern West Virginia, northeastern Maryland, the northern D.C. suburbs and specific destinations for large projects.

Association News: World Vision honors PMI Executive Director

World Vision honors PMI’s Executive Director, Barbara C. Higgens, with a Crystal Vision Award

Association News: National Window Safety Week recognized, April 3-9

National Safety Week, observed April 3-9 this year, is the perfect time to remind all households that open windows can be dangerous for young children who are not properly supervised. While the number of falls from windows is generally very small compared with other recorded child injuries, a window incident can result in serious injury or possibly even death. Promoting awareness of how to prevent them as well as year-round window safety practices can reduce that number even further.