About Us

View As Webpage | View Archives | Email a Friend

 
 
 
@{mv_date_MMM d, yyyy}@
News 
 
HPG

Rising temperatures pose significant safety risks for people working outside

Global temperature records are being broken every year, with regional wildfires and extreme weather events happening, which is indicative that we live and work in a warming world. What does this mean for outdoor workers? Rising temperatures are not just devastating to nature, wildlife, and vulnerable populations – they also pose significant health risks to workers from heat-related illnesses. To make work environments safer, employers must understand the dangers and take steps to protect workers from extreme heat events.


FGIA receives funding to update three Canadian glass standards

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) is pleased to announce the recent funding approval for the updating of three Canadian glass standards made possible through the Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB), a federal government organization offering comprehensive standards development.


Where old school meets new school

MJMA Architecture and Design was tasked with the challenging role of re-designing a near-century-old facility to house the Aviation and Engineering Technology and Applied Science program for Centennial College’s Downsview Campus Centre in association with Stantec Architecture.


Registration now open for 2022 FGIA Hybrid Fall Conference

Registration is now open for the 2022 Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Hybrid Fall Conference, to be held September 25-28 in Chicago, IL. The conference meeting schedule will feature a field testing demonstration, a safety presentation about cut-resistant apparel, a roundtable discussion on vacuum insulating glass, unique networking events and more.
 
Featured 
 
F1

Glass Talk Episode #37: CI and Lean: Great ideas, but how do they work in fenestration fabrication?

Aynsley Dueck is operations manager at Duxton Windows and Doors and has focused on bringing Continuous Improvement and Lean processes to her operation for several years now. She talks about just what these concepts are and how they can be applied to window, door and commercial façade manufacturing environments. We cover how to deal with the disruption and change that comes with reforming your processes; how to get employee and management buy-in and how to avoid some common pitfalls. We also look at some of the tangible and less-tangible benefits of CI and Lean, and pick up some specific tips from Aynsley that they’ve discovered in their CI journey. » Listen now...
 
Job Board 
 

Carpenter/Framer

Living Legends Construction Inc. is a framing company operating in Edmonton, Alberta and surrounding area. We specialize in all types of wood frame construction, from houses to condos and everything in between. We ensure quality, safety and speed are never compromised. » Learn more...

Steel Fabricator / Blacksmith

Labria Steel Fabrications & Designs Inc. Specializing in Raw Steel Materials including Railings, Structural Steel, Miscellaneous Metals & Furniture Tables Steel Legs and much more. » Learn more...

Welder

Abuma Manufacturing Limited is a specialist in contract manufacturing. With over 30 years of experience, we offer quality, repeatability, delivery, and on-target pricing for our clients. » Learn more...
 
Events 
 

Facades+

Date: July 21, 2022 » Learn More

FGIA Fall Conference

Date: September 25 - September 28, 2022 » Learn More

GlassBuild

Date: October 18 - October 20, 2022 » Learn More