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Registration now open for FGIA 2021 Hybrid Fall Conference; in-person, virtual options available

by PRISM | Jul 16, 2021

Registration is now open for the FGIA 2021 Hybrid Fall Conference to be held October 18-21, with both in-person and virtual ways to participate. Author and body language expert Janine Driver will reprise her role as the event’s keynote speaker and will share her expertise with both in-person and virtual audiences. Register now for in-person or virtual access. Early bird registration rates for both are available through September 24.

Historic UCLA building recognized as ‘model modernization’

by PRISM | Jul 13, 2021

CO Architects was recognized with a design award for its recently completed modernization of Pritzker Hall on the UCLA campus. The Westside Urban Forum honored the architecture firm with a 2021 WUF Design Award in the Public/Institutional category for its sensitive design and programmatic updates to Pritzker Hall, improving the building’s seismic stability and energy efficiency.

Dodge Momentum Index loses steam in June

by PRISM | Jul 12, 2021

Following six months of consecutive gains, the Dodge Momentum Index fell to 165.8 (2000=100) in June, down 5% from the revised May reading of 175.1. The decline in June was the result of losses in both institutional planning, which fell 7%, and commercial planning, which lost 4%.

New Center of Excellence for Nonmetallic Building Materials announces Executive Director

by PRISM | Jul 2, 2021

NEx: An ACI Center of Excellence for Nonmetallic Building Materials has hired Dr. David A. Lange as Executive Director. He will oversee all NEx operations and initially focus on identifying and recruiting new members interested in advancing nonmetallic building materials.

FGIA releases new technical manual for IG Units

by PRISM | Jul 1, 2021

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has released new technical manual providing generic design considerations for cavity compensation for insulating glass (IG) units and determining conditions which impact the pressure in the IG unit cavity. IGMA TM 3200-21, “Design Considerations for IG Unit Cavity Pressure Compensation,” is FGIA’s newest technical manual.

OSHA Voluntary Protection Program serves as valuable safety resource for plants

by PRISM | Jun 29, 2021

Participants at the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) 2021 Virtual Summer Conference learned more about a voluntary safety program focused on excellence from one of its administrators as well as an FGIA member company participant. Brad Baptiste, regional Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) manager for OSHA Region VIII, and Rob Grommesh, insulating glass (IG) technical service manager for Cardinal Glass Industries, shared how manufacturers can succeed in safety through the OSHA VPP, which seeks to help manufacturing sites reach zero incidents and injuries.

Palm Springs ‘Agrihood’ wins top masterplan awards

by PRISM | Jun 29, 2021

Miralon, the sustainably designed “agrihood” community in Palm Springs, has received a sweeping set of 2021 Gold Awards, the top honor bestowed by PCBC – representing the best of the building industry. Sharing in the honors are: Robert Hidey Architects (RHA) which also helped conceive Miralon’s progressive land plan as well as the community’s overall design guidelines; ANDERSON | architecture + interiors & MRY, designer of Miralon Club interiors: and C2 Collaborative, creator of multiple outdoor spaces and linking with Miralon’s network of trails and the entire Miralon land plan, highlighted by the transformation of the former golf course.

Lisa Heschong shares data on benefits of daylighting at FGIA 2021 Virtual Summer Conference

by PRISM | Jun 28, 2021

Lisa Heschong, author and scientific researcher, took to the virtual stage during the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) 2021 Virtual Summer Conference to share her findings on the benefits of daylighting and window views. A licensed architect, Fellow of the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) and a founding principal of the Heschong Mahone Group (HMG), Heschong spoke about the many benefits of daylighting and how the fenestration and glazing industry is poised to take advantage of these attributes, all of which is covered in her book, “Visual Delight in Architecture: Daylight, Vision and View”.

ASCE statement on the partial building collapse in Surfside, Florida

by PRISM | Jun 28, 2021

The following is a statement by Tom Smith, Executive Director, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) “We are saddened by the tragic news coming out of Surfside, Florida, regarding the fatal partial building collapse of a condominium early Thursday morning. Safety is the top priority of every civil engineer, and protecting public health and safety is core to our mission at ASCE. We share our deepest condolences to all of those affected by this tragedy.”

IIDA NY Chapter announces partnership with Equity Council

by PRISM | Jun 25, 2021

The International Interior Design Association’s New York Chapter (IIDA NY) is proud to announce its partnership with the newly formed Equity Council, an independent consortium of designers and industry professionals unified in fostering engagement and accountability toward meaningful change in the design industry.

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Registration now open for FGIA 2021 Hybrid Fall Conference; in-person, virtual options available

Historic UCLA building recognized as ‘model modernization’

Dodge Momentum Index loses steam in June

New Center of Excellence for Nonmetallic Building Materials announces Executive Director

FGIA releases new technical manual for IG Units

OSHA Voluntary Protection Program serves as valuable safety resource for plants

Palm Springs ‘Agrihood’ wins top masterplan awards

Lisa Heschong shares data on benefits of daylighting at FGIA 2021 Virtual Summer Conference

ASCE statement on the partial building collapse in Surfside, Florida

IIDA NY Chapter announces partnership with Equity Council