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AAMA InstallationMasters New Construction Program now available

AAMA InstallationMasters New Construction Program now available

Posted by | Feb 2, 2019 | 0 |

The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) currently is planning instructor training classes for a new segment of the InstallationMasters program, which focuses primarily on new construction applications. Those interested in becoming accredited instructors for the InstallationMasters New Construction Program are encouraged to contact the association now so as many schedules as possible may be accommodated.

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2019-2020 AAMA events’ sites and dates set

2019-2020 AAMA events’ sites and dates set

Posted by | Jan 14, 2019 | 0 |

The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) announced future 2019 and 2020 conference dates and locations, currently available on the AAMA Events web page. Early bird registration is now open for February’s AAMA 2019 Annual Conference in Indian Wells (Palm Springs), California, but AAMA events’ sites and dates for the rest of 2019 and into 2020 are now also available.

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AAMA to host 5K run/walk in honor of Kim Flanary

Posted by | Jan 11, 2019 | 0 |

In honor of Milgard Windows & Doors’ engineering director and AAMA Board Member, Kim Flanary, the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) is hosting a 5K run/walk during the AAMA Annual Conference. The event will take place at 5:30 a.m., Wed., Feb. 27, honoring a lifetime of leadership. Flanary, who passed away earlier this fall, was active with AAMA for 14 years. During that time, Flanary served on 74 committees including nine of AAMA’s 11 top-level governing Board committees.

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AAMA updates requirements for rigid PVC exterior profiles

AAMA updates requirements for rigid PVC exterior profiles

Posted by | Nov 6, 2018 | 0 |

The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) updated a document describing minimum requirements for various factors pertaining to rigid polyvinyl chloride (PVC) exterior profiles used in windows, doors and skylights. AAMA 303-18, “Voluntary Specification for Rigid Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Exterior Profiles,” was first released in 2000 and was last updated in 2012.

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Dan Dipert Career and Technical Center in Texas features Tubelite systems inside and out

Dan Dipert Career and Technical Center in Texas features Tubelite systems inside and out

Posted by | Sep 26, 2018 | 0 |

“Collaboration at all levels is the driving force behind the design,” described VLK Architects Project Designer Richard Hunt, AIA, LEED® AP. “Expressive and monumental, the architecture is unique to the neighborhood and city as a whole. The expansive curtainwall, featuring diagonal sun shade fins, serves as a subconscious billboard to passersby – visitors and students understand they are entering an institution of higher learning and not just another run-of-the-mill high school building.”

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AAMA releases updated side-hinged door systems specification for determining forced entry resistance

AAMA releases updated side-hinged door systems specification for determining forced entry resistance

Posted by | Sep 25, 2018 | 0 |

The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) recently released an updated document to describe a standard test method and performance criteria for side-hinged door systems in the locked position to resist entry under a specified load and conditions. AAMA 1304-18, the “Voluntary Specification for Determining Forced Entry Resistance of Side-Hinged Door Systems,” seeks to measure the ability of the operable slabs to deter opportunistic entry by unskilled intruders.

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Steven Saffell joins AAMA staff as technical director

Posted by | Aug 14, 2018 | 0 |

The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) announces the hiring of Steven Saffell as technical director effective Aug. 13. Saffell’s background is a tapestry of architectural firm work, modular home design, as well as manufactured housing, and residential and commercial fenestration experience. Saffell also spent three years teaching as an adjunct professor.

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