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NGA to release new heavy glass door design guide

The National Glass Association (NGA) is proud to announce the publication of its newly updated Heavy Glass Door Design Guide. The guide replaces the previous 1999 edition.


Glaston announces changes to group structure and executive management

In order to better reflect its business dynamics and market drivers, Glaston has made changes to the Group structure. As of 1 January 2020, Glaston Corporation has three business areas: Glaston Heat Treatment Technologies, Glaston Insulating Glass Technologies and Glaston Automotive & Emerging Technologies.


Vitro Glass to supply bird-safe glass to new National Aviary attraction

Vitro Architectural Glass (formerly PPG Glass) announced that it will sponsor the installation of bird-friendly glass on the new Garden Room under construction at the National Aviary located in Pittsburgh and continue to financially support the National Aviary’s 2020 school field trip program.


NGA announces conference name change

At its Annual Conference in La Jolla, California, NGA President & CEO Nicole Harris announced a name change to its biannual technical conferences. NGA’s Annual Conference and Fall Conference will now collectively be known as NGA Glass Conference and be differentiated by location.
 
 
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StatsCan building permits report: October 2019

The total value of building permits issued by Canadian municipalities decreased 1.5% to $8.3 billion in October. Declines were reported in five provinces, with the largest decrease in British Columbia (-21.2% to $1.3 billion). Quebec offset some of this decline, with the value of building permits in that province rising 12.3% to $1.7 billion. » Read more
 
 
Events 
 

FENBC annual commercial contractors meeting

January 16 - January 17, 2020
Location: Surrey, B.C.
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2020 FGIA Annual Conference

February 10 -13, 2020
Location: Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
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CSC Building Expo 2020

February 26, 2020
Location: Toronto, Ont.
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