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Sunday, November 6, 2011
Friday, November 4, 2011
SBIC's Beyond Green Awards Offer Recognition for Sustainable Projects
As one of the sponsors of the Sustainable Buildings Industry
Council (SBIC) the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) is proud to inform you about SBIC’s 2011 Beyond Green™ High-Performance
Building Awards. This unique program recognizes buildings, initiatives and
products that shape, inform, and catalyze the high-performance building market.
The winners of the Beyond
Green™ High-Performance Building Awards will be invited to present their
projects on Capitol Hill as part of an educational briefing for lawmakers and
the public. This presentation and poster session gives winners an opportunity
to discuss the challenges and opportunities for delivering better buildings
with policymakers.
The 2011 Award program
will also feature an afternoon session held Catholic University's School of
Architecture and Planning. Area students and local building practitioners will
have the opportunity to understand winning projects in greater detail, and ask
questions.
Winning projects will also
be published on the Whole Building Design Guide Web site (www.wbdg.org). Additional recognition will
include an announcement in SBIC's newsletter, a handsome plaque, posting on the
Council's Web site and inclusion in SBIC technical guidelines and publications.
To learn more about the
2011 Beyond Green™ High-Performance Building Awards, please download the
Call for Entries and click on the links to the left. Visit the SBIC Web
site frequently for program updates, including the jury announcement and
details about the Capitol Hill briefing. This year's deadline for entries
is November 15, 2011.
If
you have any questions about the program, please contact Kimberly Lowry by
phone at (202) 628-7400, extension 200 or by email at: sbic@sbicouncil.org.
Friday, October 21, 2011
New Fees for Membership, Participation Make Membership More Accessible, Equitable
Earlier this
year, the National Fenestration Rating Council’s (NFRC) Board of
Directors made a number of important changes that will impact both
members and program participants in 2012. First, they have made the
benefits of membership more accessible and equitable to many existing
and potential members.
In 2012, all fenestration industry representatives, such as manufacturers, and all affiliated industry organization members, such as trade associations, IA’s, laboratories, and general contractors, will pay a flat fee for membership dues - $2000. In some cases, this will increase membership dues, but in the majority of cases it will reduce annual dues.
In each and every case, however, the change ensures that all members will enjoy the benefits of NFRC membership equally because all organizations, regardless of their size, invest the same amount for their “voices and votes.” It should be noted that dues for general interest members such as government agencies, building officials, design professionals, public interest groups, research/higher education institutions, and Energy Service providers remains the same -- $500.
Additionally, the Product Certification Program (PCP) fees have undergone a significant change. Licensees (fenestration manufacturers) currently pay three different fees – participation fees, product line fees, and label fees. In 2012, licensees will be responsible for a single fee that is based upon their annual sales of fenestration products.
This new fee schedule will make payment easier for NFRC’s licensees. The NFRC office is busy mailing requests for information to all our program participants to determine invoicing for 2012, so please look for that information.
Click here for additional details.
Finally, NFRC realizes this is a considerable change, and we anticipate you will have questions or require clarification about this exciting stage in our progress.
Please contact NFRC's Membership Manager, Anita Marsh, at 240-821-9508 or NFRC's Product Certification Program Associate, Toni Stroud, at 240-821-9511.
In 2012, all fenestration industry representatives, such as manufacturers, and all affiliated industry organization members, such as trade associations, IA’s, laboratories, and general contractors, will pay a flat fee for membership dues - $2000. In some cases, this will increase membership dues, but in the majority of cases it will reduce annual dues.
In each and every case, however, the change ensures that all members will enjoy the benefits of NFRC membership equally because all organizations, regardless of their size, invest the same amount for their “voices and votes.” It should be noted that dues for general interest members such as government agencies, building officials, design professionals, public interest groups, research/higher education institutions, and Energy Service providers remains the same -- $500.
Additionally, the Product Certification Program (PCP) fees have undergone a significant change. Licensees (fenestration manufacturers) currently pay three different fees – participation fees, product line fees, and label fees. In 2012, licensees will be responsible for a single fee that is based upon their annual sales of fenestration products.
This new fee schedule will make payment easier for NFRC’s licensees. The NFRC office is busy mailing requests for information to all our program participants to determine invoicing for 2012, so please look for that information.
Click here for additional details.
Finally, NFRC realizes this is a considerable change, and we anticipate you will have questions or require clarification about this exciting stage in our progress.
Please contact NFRC's Membership Manager, Anita Marsh, at 240-821-9508 or NFRC's Product Certification Program Associate, Toni Stroud, at 240-821-9511.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Move More Fenestration Products with NFRC's Retailer Program
The
National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) is pleased to offer retailers a unique opportunity to educate consumers and sell more
products.
NFRC works diligently to create stronger relationships with its many stakeholders. One of its primary initiatives is developing educational and marketing efforts that empower consumers. One such initiative is NFRC’s Retailer Program.
This program provides retailers with free fact sheets that explain how to understand the NFRC label. They are designed to educate consumers at the point-of-purchase, empowering them to make the best purchasing decision for themselves – on the spot.
Today’s consumers are overwhelmed by the vast number of product choices and the bold claims manufacturers make about how their windows perform. They want and need a credible method for accurately comparing the energy performance of different fenestration products and making purchasing decisions. NFRC’s Retailer Program is the solution.
What’s in it for me?
NFRC is seeking assistance from its members in placing these fact sheets in various retail locations. As suppliers, you already have relationships in place and clout with your contacts. Asking them to carry the Retailer Program fact sheets along with your products will help educate consumers, spread the word about the importance of third-party certification, and help you sell more fenestration products. Best of all there is no cost whatsoever to you or the retailer.
Think about your Customers’ Perspective
Your customers are facing the prospect of parting with their hard-earned money and they are asking themselves questions: “How do I know if I’m making the right choice?” “Will these windows really perform as advertised?” “What do the numbers on the NFRC label mean?”
By providing you with the information you need to answer these questions, NFRC’s Retailer Program fact sheets also enable you to build trust, develop rapport, and earn the confidence of your customers.
Get Involved
We already have more than 20 retailers across the country participating in this program and reporting good results. Please contact NFRC’s Communications and Marketing Manager, Tom Herron, at 240-821-9505 to learn more about this unique opportunity and to get involved.
NFRC works diligently to create stronger relationships with its many stakeholders. One of its primary initiatives is developing educational and marketing efforts that empower consumers. One such initiative is NFRC’s Retailer Program.
This program provides retailers with free fact sheets that explain how to understand the NFRC label. They are designed to educate consumers at the point-of-purchase, empowering them to make the best purchasing decision for themselves – on the spot.
Today’s consumers are overwhelmed by the vast number of product choices and the bold claims manufacturers make about how their windows perform. They want and need a credible method for accurately comparing the energy performance of different fenestration products and making purchasing decisions. NFRC’s Retailer Program is the solution.
What’s in it for me?
NFRC is seeking assistance from its members in placing these fact sheets in various retail locations. As suppliers, you already have relationships in place and clout with your contacts. Asking them to carry the Retailer Program fact sheets along with your products will help educate consumers, spread the word about the importance of third-party certification, and help you sell more fenestration products. Best of all there is no cost whatsoever to you or the retailer.
Think about your Customers’ Perspective
Your customers are facing the prospect of parting with their hard-earned money and they are asking themselves questions: “How do I know if I’m making the right choice?” “Will these windows really perform as advertised?” “What do the numbers on the NFRC label mean?”
By providing you with the information you need to answer these questions, NFRC’s Retailer Program fact sheets also enable you to build trust, develop rapport, and earn the confidence of your customers.
Get Involved
We already have more than 20 retailers across the country participating in this program and reporting good results. Please contact NFRC’s Communications and Marketing Manager, Tom Herron, at 240-821-9505 to learn more about this unique opportunity and to get involved.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
NFRC Exhibiting at ICC Final Action Hearings in Phoenix
Representatives from the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) will be exhibiting at the International Code Council’s Final Action Hearings in Phoenix, October 31 – November 1.
The event will be held at the Phoenix Convention Center.
According to the show’s Website, the annual conference activities include special guest presenters, award presentations, forums, and valuable networking opportunities. The Conference will also feature informative educational sessions regarding sustainability and green building.
Additionally, this year's Annual Conference includes the Final Action Hearings for the one the newest International Codes, the 2012 International Green Construction Code
The hearings will give all attendees the opportunity to voice their opinions about proposed code changes, which will result in the first edition of a full-fledged model code. This code is expected to be published in March 2012.
The exhibit hall will be open on Monday, October 31 from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and then again on Tuesday, November 1 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
If you are attending the conference, be sure to visit NFRC at booth #607. We look forward to answering all your questions about how we can be your partner when it comes to building energy code compliance.
Contact NFRC's Communications and Marketing Manager, Tom Herron, at 240-821-9505 with any questions.
The event will be held at the Phoenix Convention Center.
According to the show’s Website, the annual conference activities include special guest presenters, award presentations, forums, and valuable networking opportunities. The Conference will also feature informative educational sessions regarding sustainability and green building.
Additionally, this year's Annual Conference includes the Final Action Hearings for the one the newest International Codes, the 2012 International Green Construction Code
The hearings will give all attendees the opportunity to voice their opinions about proposed code changes, which will result in the first edition of a full-fledged model code. This code is expected to be published in March 2012.
The exhibit hall will be open on Monday, October 31 from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and then again on Tuesday, November 1 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
If you are attending the conference, be sure to visit NFRC at booth #607. We look forward to answering all your questions about how we can be your partner when it comes to building energy code compliance.
Contact NFRC's Communications and Marketing Manager, Tom Herron, at 240-821-9505 with any questions.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Greenbuild Toronto Begins Today
The U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) Greenbuild show begins today at 5:30 p.m. (ET) at the Metro Toronto Convention Center, and representatives from NFRC will be available in booth T-22 to answer your questions about our activities and programs.
Did you realize that every year more energy escapes from the openings in U.S. buildings than the entire country of Egypt uses in total?
Let NFRC's expert booth staff show you how to interpret the NFRC label so you can better understand window energy performance and its vital role in green and sustainable building.
Let NFRC's expert booth staff show you how to interpret the NFRC label so you can better understand window energy performance and its vital role in green and sustainable building.
Exhibit Hall Hours (ET):
Tuesday, October 4: 5:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 4, 9:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 5, 9:00 a.m until 5:30 p.m.
Friday, September 23, 2011
NFRC to Exhibit at Greenbuild in Toronto
Representatives from NFRC will
be exhibiting at the U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) Greenbuild show,
October 4-7 at the Metro
Toronto Convention Center.
Carrying the theme, "What's NEXT for Green Building," this is the first time the USGBC is hosting Greenbuild outside the United States.
If you are attending the show, be sure to stop by NFRC's booth, T-22 in the south building so we can answer your questions about our activities and programs.
Carrying the theme, "What's NEXT for Green Building," this is the first time the USGBC is hosting Greenbuild outside the United States.
If you are attending the show, be sure to stop by NFRC's booth, T-22 in the south building so we can answer your questions about our activities and programs.
More information about Greenbuild is available here.
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