The All in Glass Show will be held November 25 - 27, 2009 at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou, China.
Approximately 95 international exhibitors are expected to be on hand at the facility, which offers 86,000 square feet of exhibit space.
All in Glass 2009 is organized by Messe Düsseldorf China Ltd. and the China Foreign Trade Centre. It is also supported by the Guangdong Glass Association, the Guangdong Provincial Ceramic Society, the Guangdong Supervision and Testing Centre for Glass Product Quality as well as the Guangzhou Architecture & Decoration Association and the Shenzhen Solar Energy Society.
For more information about visiting or exhibiting at All in Glass 2009, please CLICK HERE
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
NFRC Member, Pella, Ranks Highest in Customer Satisfaction
Just a short time ago, NFRC member, Pella Corporation, received notice from J.D. Power & Associates that it ranks highest in customer satisfaction among window and patio door manufacturers.
Pella has received this prestigious award for the third consecutive year.
The independently conducted study by J.D. Power & Associates, asked consumers to evaluate window brands on product and service features. Pella was rated especially high in operational performance, product quality and durability, and appearance and design.
The results of the study are based on 2,856 consumers who purchased new windows or patio doors within the past 12 months.
More details are available on Pella's Website.
Pella has received this prestigious award for the third consecutive year.
The independently conducted study by J.D. Power & Associates, asked consumers to evaluate window brands on product and service features. Pella was rated especially high in operational performance, product quality and durability, and appearance and design.
The results of the study are based on 2,856 consumers who purchased new windows or patio doors within the past 12 months.
More details are available on Pella's Website.
Monday, August 10, 2009
$20 Million to Go Toward Improving Energy Efficiency in Federal Buildings
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced today that more than $20 million has been slated to improve energy efficiency in federal buildings.
The funds will be used to help ensure the widespread implementation of leading edge energy efficiency technologies across the federal government. The federal government believes this initiative will contribute heavily to President Obama's goal to creating f low-carbon emission future.
Federal agencies will make available the technical expertise from DOE's National Laboratories for several kinds of projects, including sustainable buidling.
The approximately $20 million will provide assistance to fifteen different agencies. The federal government is the leading consumer of energy, and this program provides an opportunity to lead by example. Objectives include reducing federal energy usage by 30% by 2015 from 2003 levels.
Furthemore, many projects will help create new jobs and expand a clean energy economy. For more information please visit the GovEnergy Web site.
The funds will be used to help ensure the widespread implementation of leading edge energy efficiency technologies across the federal government. The federal government believes this initiative will contribute heavily to President Obama's goal to creating f low-carbon emission future.
Federal agencies will make available the technical expertise from DOE's National Laboratories for several kinds of projects, including sustainable buidling.
The approximately $20 million will provide assistance to fifteen different agencies. The federal government is the leading consumer of energy, and this program provides an opportunity to lead by example. Objectives include reducing federal energy usage by 30% by 2015 from 2003 levels.
Furthemore, many projects will help create new jobs and expand a clean energy economy. For more information please visit the GovEnergy Web site.
Friday, August 7, 2009
EEBA to Hold Excellence in Building Conference in Denver
The Energy and Environmental Building Alliance (EEBA) will hold its 2009 Excellence in Building Conference in Denver, Colorado, September 28-30.
EEBA expects builders, remodelers, developers, architects, designers and manufacturers to turn out for the conference, which will focus on green and sustainable building practices. EEBA says the conference will also offer sessions to help attendees understand new regulations and legislative measures.
This year marks EEBA's 27th annual conference, which will be held at the Denver Marriott Tech Center. For more information, please follow the link below:
http://www.eeba.org/conference/index.html
EEBA expects builders, remodelers, developers, architects, designers and manufacturers to turn out for the conference, which will focus on green and sustainable building practices. EEBA says the conference will also offer sessions to help attendees understand new regulations and legislative measures.
This year marks EEBA's 27th annual conference, which will be held at the Denver Marriott Tech Center. For more information, please follow the link below:
http://www.eeba.org/conference/index.html
NFRC to Exhibit at Miami Living Green Show
NFRC's Communications & Marketing Manager, Tom Herron, will exhibit at the Miami Living Green Show being held at the Doubletree Miami Mart Hotel and Exhibition Center, August 15-16.
The show will showcase green and eco-friendly products and services while offering educational sessions.
Some of the topics will include green incentives, using tax credits and rebates to make one's home more enegy efficient, and how to save on utility bills while increasing the value of one's home.
If you happen to be in Miami next weekend, be sure to visit NFRC at booth number 628. Bring your questions and learn more about NFRC's certification and labeling system for fenestration products.
The show will showcase green and eco-friendly products and services while offering educational sessions.
Some of the topics will include green incentives, using tax credits and rebates to make one's home more enegy efficient, and how to save on utility bills while increasing the value of one's home.
If you happen to be in Miami next weekend, be sure to visit NFRC at booth number 628. Bring your questions and learn more about NFRC's certification and labeling system for fenestration products.
BOMA to Call for Papers
The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) is calling for papers.
BOMA is offering the opportunity to present Stragies for Success at it 2010 Internationl Conference. Entries will be accepted beginning in September. In the past, BOMA has started accepting entries in August, but it is upgrading its submission software to make the process more efficient.
More information is available from BOMA
BOMA is offering the opportunity to present Stragies for Success at it 2010 Internationl Conference. Entries will be accepted beginning in September. In the past, BOMA has started accepting entries in August, but it is upgrading its submission software to make the process more efficient.
More information is available from BOMA
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Window Manufacturer Calls Employees Back to Work
According to The Earth Times Website, Simonton Windows®, recently offered employment to all of its hourly employees who were laid off in late 2008 and early 2009. A total of 402 full-time and seasonal employees may be coming back to Simonton's window and door manufacturing locations in West Virginia and Illinois.
Simonton also plans to hire 55 new employees in the same facilities.
Simonton’s Paris, Illinois location laid off 139 employees late 2008 and early 2009. These employees have also been asked to come back to work, and Simonton plans to fill 30 new positions at this location.
Furthermore, 263 employees were laid off in late 2008 and early 2009 from Simonton’s West Virginia facilites facilitiesy 2009. Those in good standing have been offered to come back to work. These facilites are likely to fill 25 additional positions by September.
The Earth Times Website also reports that Mark Savan, President of Simonton Windows, says business has improved during the summer, allowing the company to bring back former employees and to hire new ones. ”
All Simonton products ordered within its Energy Tax Credit (ETC) glass packages are certified by the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC). They have a U-factor and a Solar Heat Gain Coefficient of 0.30 or less. These ratings were set forth by the U.S. government as a requirement for the energy tax credit.
Simonton also plans to hire 55 new employees in the same facilities.
Simonton’s Paris, Illinois location laid off 139 employees late 2008 and early 2009. These employees have also been asked to come back to work, and Simonton plans to fill 30 new positions at this location.
Furthermore, 263 employees were laid off in late 2008 and early 2009 from Simonton’s West Virginia facilites facilitiesy 2009. Those in good standing have been offered to come back to work. These facilites are likely to fill 25 additional positions by September.
The Earth Times Website also reports that Mark Savan, President of Simonton Windows, says business has improved during the summer, allowing the company to bring back former employees and to hire new ones. ”
All Simonton products ordered within its Energy Tax Credit (ETC) glass packages are certified by the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC). They have a U-factor and a Solar Heat Gain Coefficient of 0.30 or less. These ratings were set forth by the U.S. government as a requirement for the energy tax credit.
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