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May 3, 2019
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AGMCC accepted as a 501(c)(3) organization

The Architectural Glass and Metal Certification Council (AGMCC) – governing council for both the North American Certification Council (NACC) and the Architectural Glass and Metal Technician Program (AGMT) – has received exempt status from federal income tax under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 501(c)(3).


NRC now offering free electronic access to codes

As of April 2019, the NRC is offering free access to the downloadable and electronic formats of the National Building Code, the National Fire Code, the National Plumbing Code, and the National Energy Code for Buildings, as well as the provincial codes published by the National Research Council of Canada (NRC).


Registration now open for joint AAMA, IGMA summer conferences

Registration is now open for the 2019 Joint American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance (IGMA) Summer Conferences, to be held June 17-20, 2019, in Victoria, British Columbia.


IGMA/NGA release joint guidelines on use of PIB Primary Sealant

The National Glass Association (NGA), with the Insulating Glass Manufacturer’s Alliance (IGMA), have announced the publication of a new jointly-produced resource for the glazing and glass products industry.


IGMA launches new leadership development program

IGMA has announced that the next installment of the IGMA Leadership Development Program will roll out Thursday, April 24, 2019 at 10:00 am EDT, with subsequent sessions scheduled the fourth Wednesday of each month starting at 10:00 am Eastern.
 
 
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UL Canada hosts ribbon cutting ceremony for building envelope test lab

UL opened the doors of the new building envelope test lab to members of the construction industry on April 11, 2019. » Learn More
 
 
Events 
 

FenBC Golf

May 16
Location: Surrey, B.C.
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OGMA Spring Golf

May 30
Location:Milton, Ont.
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GlassBuild America

Sept. 17 – 19
Location: Atlanta, Ga.
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