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FGIA releases new technical manual for IG units

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has released a 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.


Window falls at York University site, kills worker

Multiple outlets are reporting a dropped window has killed a worker on the site of York University’s School of Continuing Studies.


Canadian Premium Sand closes stock offering

Canadian Premium Sand has announced that, due to investor interest, it has closed an upsized, non-brokered private placement.


Nominations open for Jorma Vitkala Award of Merit

Four years ago, at the Glass Performance Days (GPD) event in 2017, the Jorma Vitkala Award of Merit was created to recognize outstanding individual contributions to the glass industry.
 
 
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Glass Talk

Glass Talk episode #24: Future Facing – Francis Pomerleau, Pomerleau

We all know there’s a new world coming, but what will it look like? Francis Pomerleau, chief executive for national strategy at one of Canada’s largest construction contractors, has some ideas. Pomerleau has launched a brand initiative for Pomerleau locating the company’s focus in three key areas: collaboration, innovation and sustainability. He’s positioning the company to meet the next wave of challenges that will follow the pandemic, and beyond. He joined GlassTalk to share his insights with Canada’s glazing community, and weigh in on some of the big issues we’re all discussing. » Listen now...
 
 
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Maintenance Mechanic - Glass Manufacturing Equipment

We are seeking a Maintenance Mechanic - Glass Manufacturing Equipment ($30.00 hr.) for the Day Shift for our location in Concord, Ontario. (Steel Avenue West and Adesso Drive). » Learn more...

Architectural Representative

Mitrex, an Integrated solar and construction solution provider, is looking for an experienced, full-time, permanent Architectural Representative to sell a groundbreaking new Solar Energy System to the construction industry. We are looking for young architect with experience selling to architects, developers, building owners, and builders. We welcome new graduates and newly experienced individuals from Architectural Engineering and building science programs. » Learn more...
 
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FGIA Fall Conference

Date: October 18 - 21, 2021 » Learn More