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FGIA Virtual Fall Conference keynote speaker Dr. Chris Kuehl discusses post-COVID-19 economy

Posted by | Oct 16, 2020 | 0 |

An economist gave an assessment of the current economy and what the industry might expect from an eventual post-COVID economy during the keynote address at the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Virtual Fall Conference. “The impact this current recession has had will either push us back to where we were in 2019 or continue into 2021, 2022,” said Dr. Chris Kuehl, a managing director of Armada Corporate Intelligence, who provides forecasts and strategic guidance for a wide variety of corporate clients around the world.

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Linetec hires Jason Morrey as safety manager

Posted by | Oct 16, 2020 | 0 |

Jason Morrey joins Linetec as a safety manager. Reporting to Mike Schauls, vice president of operations, he will be responsible for developing and leading the company’s safety programs, injury prevention and compliance initiatives. “Linetec’s culture and core values put safety as our first priority,” said Mike Schauls, Linetec’s vice president of operations. “Each department and every person plays a role in supporting the safety of our associates.”

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Penn Color introduces UV Enhancer for PVC compounds and extruded profiles

Posted by | Oct 16, 2020 | 0 |

Penn Color’s UV Enhancer is a new UV stabilizer formulation that when added to PVC compound and extruded profiles extends the weathering performance. As trends toward darker colors in building and construction pushes the limits of PVC formulations, adding UV Enhancer to window and fence profiles can increase weathering performance up to 60%, the company states.

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Construction starts fall 18% in September

Construction starts fall 18% in September

Posted by | Oct 15, 2020 | 0 |

Dodge Data & Analytics reported today that total construction starts dipped 18% in September to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $667.7 billion, essentially taking back August’s gain. While some of this decline is certainly payback from several large projects entering start in August, the drop in activity brought total construction starts below levels seen in June and July.

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SCMA publishes new Cypress Siding Installation Guidelines

Posted by | Oct 15, 2020 | 0 |

The Southern Cypress Manufacturers Association (SCMA) recently published new Cypress Siding Installation Guidelines. The updated resource—available as a 12-page guide or as quick-reference sheets—provides detailed information on what to know before getting started on a cypress siding project and how to properly install various patterns, rainscreen application, and corner treatments.

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Guardian Glass introduces Guardian SunGuard® SuperNeutral® Essential 50/25 HT coated glass

Guardian Glass introduces Guardian SunGuard® SuperNeutral® Essential 50/25 HT coated glass

Posted by | Oct 14, 2020 | 0 |

Guardian Glass North America announces Guardian SunGuard® SNE 50/25 HT, a high performance, low-E coated glass that gives architects a subtle, blue-gray color and mid-reflectivity aesthetic. Architect focus groups helped Guardian Glass deliver a product with a visible light transmission of 48 percent and low solar heat gain coefficient of 0.25 with a crisp, neutral, subtle blue reflected color in the mid-exterior reflective range.

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Greenberg Traurig’s Denver law offices showcase high-performing ceiling for a “next-generation” workplace

Greenberg Traurig’s Denver law offices showcase high-performing ceiling for a “next-generation” workplace

Posted by | Oct 14, 2020 | 0 |

Inspired by the surrounding Rocky Mountains, 1144 Fifteenth’s environmentally responsible and distinctively modern tower rises into faceted gem crowned in two mountain-like peaks, sculpted with a palette of natural materials and colors. Its exterior façade, designed by Pickard Chilton, is composed of bedrock, glass, metal and stone. Gensler designed Greenberg Traurig’s office interior to showcase complementary finishes including glass, metal, wood and Rockfon stone wool ceiling panels.

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Laraia named commercial account manager for Vitro Flat Glass for Midwest U.S.

Posted by | Oct 13, 2020 | 0 |

Vitro Architectural Glass announced last week that Mike Laraia has been appointed senior account manager for the company’s residential/specialty (RESP) glass business segment. “Mike has demonstrated the ability to maintain great relationships with both current and prospective customers,” said Bradley P. Boone, director, residential/specialty glass business segment, Vitro Flat Glass LLC. “His skills in sales combined with his experience serving a wide range of major industries will offer exceptional value to the clients we serve in that region of the country.” 

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Cradle to Cradle Certified products

The Cradle to Cradle program certifies products based on five quality categories—material health, material reutilization, renewable energy and carbon management, water stewardship, and social fairness. Click here to see a list of building supply & materials, as well as other products, that are Cradle to Cradle certified.

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