Industry resources

Fenestration Industry:

Connecticut Glass Dealers Association
www.ctglass.org
This site provides up-to-date information on industry trends, immediate access to the CGDA membership directory and publications, licensing information, legislative issues, and event information.

Door and Window Manufacturer Magazine
www.dwmmag.com
Information tailored directly to manufacturers, fabricators and distributors of windows, doors and related fenestration products. Provides columns written by respected leaders in the industry and feature articles that delve into complex issues.

GDS-A glossary of glazing terms
www.glazesoft.com/Product_htm/glossary.htm
GDS, the maker of estimating software for the commercial glass and fenestration industry, provides this list of 30 key terms used in glazing operations.

Glass Association of North America (GANA)
www.glasswebsite.com
Web site for one of North America’s leading associations, serving flat glass manufacturers, fabricators and glazing contractors. Site features technical information, industry news, upcoming event details, and access to publications.

Glass Fabricators and Fabrication
www.glass-fabricators.com/
Find the glass fabrication you need, whether it’s glass rods, glass cutting, tempered glass, glass blowing, and more. An online quote tool allows you to submit your inquiry to all the glass fabricator services and companies you select.

Glass Files
www.glassfiles.com
A Web service offering easy access to educational and useful information on the global architectural and automotive glass industries. This is a forum for exchanging information on the advancing environment, technologies and processes that exist within the industry.

Glass Magazine
www.glassmagazine.com
This is Glass Magazine’s online industry resource, serving the architectural, retail and automotive glass industries. Offers information on products and events, as well as articles and news pertaining to commercial, retail, auto, and fabrication segments.

Glass On Web
www.glassonweb.com
Created by a team of communication and glass experts, this site is an important online glass resource for complete and objective information on flat glass.

Glass Technology International
www.glassonline.com
Billing itself as “The world’s leading glass industry portal,” this site provides industry news and research findings. Glass-Technology International is a leading international magazine for professionals in the flat and bent glass industry, covering new technology and products.

Insulating Glass Certification Council (IGCC)
www.IGCC.org
The IGCC is a non-profit organization jointly established by manufacturers, consumers, specifiers, and others concerned with the quality and performance of insulating glass units. On this site, you’ll find certification information and lists of certified products and approved laboratories.

Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance (IGMA)
www.igmaonline.org
IGMA is the trade association representing the interests of the insulating glass industry worldwide. Its focus is on developing and advancing new technologies in the manufacture of insulating glass units through the development of codes and standards, topic industry publications, education, product certification and leading edge research.

Keystone Certifications
www.keystonecerts.com
Keystone’s third-party inspection and certification programs enable building envelope product manufacturers to demonstrate compliance with the requirements of building codes, the ENERGY STAR Windows Program and other utility/tax rebate programs. On this site, you can read more about its programs and locate licensees and certified products.

Michigan Glass Association
www.mgaglass.org
The MGA is a chapter of the National Glass Association and represents glass manufacturers, suppliers, architectural glaziers, residential and automotive glass individuals and companies with a common interest of promoting and addressing issues affecting the industry in the state of Michigan. They provide members with resources, information, education, and other services.

Minnesota Glass Association
www.mnglass.org
The Minnesota Glass Association advocates for and promotes member success in the architectural and auto glass industries. Through training and education, it supports professionalism and high ethical standards, and it unifies members to speak as one for safety, our environment and fair competition.

National Accreditation and Management Institute (NAMI)
www.namicertification.com
NAMI provides certification and inspection services to the building industry. It specializes in fenestration products including windows, patio doors, skylights, entrance doors, sidelights, transoms, glazing wall systems, site-built and insulating glass products. A product directory is available online.

National Fenestration Rating Council
www.nfrc.org
NFRC is a non-profit organization that administers the only uniform, independent rating and labeling system for the energy performance of windows, doors, skylights, and attachment products. Its goal is to provide fair, accurate, and reliable energy performance ratings.

National Glass Association
www.glass.org
The National Glass Association is the largest trade association representing the flat glass industry. It provides industry information, education and certification, and promotes quality workmanship, ethics and safety. The NGA hosts major events, such as GlassBuild America, and publishes three industry magazines.

Northeast Window & Door Association
www.nwda.net
The Northeast Window and Door Association represent vinyl window and door manufacturers and suppliers in the Northeast U.S. Its goal is to keep its members competitive in the vinyl fenestration industry by providing access to information and education regarding market, government, building code, and business influencers in the window and door marketplace.

Southeast Glass Association
www.southeastglass.org
A chapter of the National Glass Association, SEGA is the only association in Florida representing the independent glass industry. SEGA monitors government regulations that affect the architectural and auto glass industry, keeps members up-to-date on industry issues, hosts seminars to help glass shops improve their bottom line, and holds an annual convention.

Texas Glass Association
www.texasglass.org
A professional organization for glaziers that serves the needs of owners, operators and employees of independent glass companies. The association strives to enhance services and products offered to the general public and further the advancement of the glass industry in Texas and the U.S.

The Glazine
www.theglazine.com
This site provides weekly email news for the glass, glazing and fenestration industries, and also features a product and project of the week.

USGlass Magazine
www.usglassmag.com
This Web site for USGlass Magazine has an online section that features industry related content that is not covered in the monthly print magazine.

Washington Glass Association
www.wg-a.org
The Washington Glass Association is a regional association representing all aspects of the glass industry in the state of Washington. Its purpose is to promote the industry, disperse information, study problems confronting the industry and develop camaraderie between professionals.

Window and Door Magazine
www.windowanddoor.net
The official Web site for Window & Door magazine, which provides information for the fenestration industry, serving manufacturers, distributors, and dealers of windows, doors and other fenestration and millwork products. The site has links to feature articles, industry reports and the latest news.

Window & Door Manufacturers Association
www.nwwda.org
This trade association represents the leading producers of sash, frames, window units, skylights, flush doors, stile and rail doors and sliding patio door units for the domestic and export markets.  Members sell to distributors, dealers, builders, remodelers, architects, contractors and other specifiers in residential, commercial and institutional markets.

Green Building and Architectural Organizations:

Alliance to Save Energy
www.ase.org
The Alliance to Save Energy strives to be the world's premier organization promoting energy efficiency to achieve a healthier economy, a cleaner environment and greater energy security. The Web site features news and information about different industries involved in energy efficiency.

American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA)
www.aamanet.org
AAMA is a source of performance standards, product certification and educational programs for the fenestration industry. The site is a resource for a complete overview of the AAMA and its programs and services as they relate to important industry issues. Simple search engines help find product manufacturers, certified products, technical standards, and educational programs.

American Institute of Architects (AIA)
www.aia.org
AIA is a leading professional membership association for licensed architects, emerging professionals and allied partners. This main site is one of 20 online sites sponsored by the AIA that are related to all areas of architecture.

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)
www.abc.org
ABC is a national association representing merit shop construction and construction-related firms across the U.S. Membership represents all specialties within the construction industry—primarily firms in the industrial and commercial sectors. ABC provides training, government and legal representation, programs to add value to the industry's clients, and promote a safe work place.

Build It Green
www.builditgreen.org
A professional non-profit membership organization that promotes healthy, energy and resource-efficient buildings in California. Based on a foundation of outreach and education, Build It Green connects consumers and building professionals with the tools and technical expertise they need to build quality green buildings, and adopt green building practices, policies and programs

Building Code Assistance Project
www.bcap-energy.org
BCAP provides custom-tailored assistance on building energy code adoption and implementation, and provides states with code advocacy assistance on behalf of the U.S. Department of Energy. It works with regional energy efficiency organizations, state energy offices, environmental groups, industry, utilities, and other entities to form collaborations on mutual goals.

BuildingGreen LLC
www.buildinggreen.com
This site features listings of environmentally preferred building products such as windows, doors, glazing materials and skylights. Articles are posted from Environmental Building News, and a list of more than 2,000 green products is available.

Center for Sustainable Building Research
www.csbr.umn.edu
The Center for Sustainable Building Research at the University of Minnesota uses research, outreach and education to help transform the regional built environment to provide for the ecological, economic and social needs of the present without compromising those of the future. CSBR has worked with partners in the residential and commercial window industry.

Construction Specifications Institute
www.csinet.org
CSI is a national association dedicated to creating standards and formats to improve construction documents and project delivery. The organization’s members include specifiers, architects, engineers, contractors and building materials suppliers.

ENERGY STAR
www.energystar.gov
ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping to save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices. This site offers the latest news, energy saving tips and recommended products.

Efficient Window Collaborative
http://www.efficientwindows.org/
Efficient Windows Collaborative members have made a commitment to manufacture and promote energy-efficient windows. This site provides unbiased information on the benefits of energy-efficient windows, descriptions of how they work, and recommendations for their selection and use.

McGraw-Hill Construction
www.construction.com
McGraw-Hill Construction connects people, projects and products across the design and construction industry. From project and product information, to industry news, trends and forecasts, it provides industry members with the tools and resources to help them save time, money and energy.

National Association of Home Builders’ National Green Building Program
www.nahbgreen.org
The National Green Building Program offers several resources and tools to help builders, remodelers, home building associations, and homeowners learn how to build green, and the benefits of doing so. The site includes a link to the NAHB Model Green Home Building Guidelines and other tools.

National Association of Home Builders
www.nahb.com
This Web site is designed for those interested or involved in the home building industry. It contains resources for both members and consumers, such as where they can search for information, buy a publication, or simply browse the site for the latest building industry news, events and educational opportunities.

National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO)
www.naseo.org
This non-profit organization represents the designated energy officials from each state. The NASEO works to improve the effectiveness and quality of state energy programs and policies, provide policy input and analysis, share successes among the states, and serve as a repository of information on energy issues of concern to the states and its citizens.

Sustainable Building Industry Council
www.sbicouncil.org
The SBIC is an independent, non-profit trade association that seeks to improve the long-term performance and value of buildings through outreach, advocacy and education programs. This organization is known for its “whole building” approach to design, construction and operation, and its Green Building Guidelines publication.

Sustainable Building Sources
www.greenbuilder.com
Sustainable Sources provides information resources on green building, as well as the tools to create them, through Web sites, search engines, listservs, FTP access, bulletin board services, online databases, and Ecommerce.

The Green Building Initiative
www.thegbi.org
GBI is a non-profit organization that works with state and local builders' associations to develop locally relevant green building programs. These programs help builders design homes and commercial buildings that are energy-efficient, healthier to be in, and environmentally sustainable. GBI also brought the Green Globes™ environmental assessment and rating tool to the U.S.

The Green Home Guide
www.greenhomeguide.org
This is the U.S. Green Building Council’s site specifically geared toward the green home. It includes regional green building and remodeling information for builders and consumers, as well as background on the LEED program.

The U.S. Green Building Council
www.usgbc.org
The U.S. Green Building Council is a non-profit community of leaders working to make green buildings available to everyone within a generation. This site is the place to certify a green building, sign up for workshops, become a member, or learn more about green building.

Government and Standards:

ASTM International
www.astm.org
ASTM International is one of the largest voluntary standards development organizations in the world, and a trusted source for technical standards for materials, products, systems, and services. This site is a forum for the development of high quality, market-relevant international standards used around the globe. News, publications and latest initiatives can be found here.

ENERGY STAR
www.energystar.gov
ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping to save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices. This site offers the latest news, energy saving tips and recommended products.

European Committee for Standardization
www.cen.eu
CEN contributes to the objectives of the European Union and European Economic Area with voluntary technical standards which promote free trade, the safety of workers and consumers, interoperability of networks, environmental protection, exploitation of research and development programs, and public procurement. Search for European standards and publications on the site.

International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
www.iso.org
The ISO is the world's largest developer and publisher of International Standards, made up of a network of the national standards institutes of 157 countries. It is a non-governmental organization that forms a bridge between the public and private sectors. Browse the lists of ISO standards, ISO members and organizations that work with the ISO.

National Fenestration Rating Council
www.nfrc.org
NFRC is a non-profit organization that administers a uniform, independent rating and labeling system for the energy performance of windows, doors, skylights, and attachment products. Its goal is to provide fair, accurate, and reliable energy performance ratings. Manufacturers, builders and consumers can find information on this site about certified products and companies.

National Renewable Energy Laboratory for Buildings and Thermal Systems
www.nrel.gov
NREL's Center for Buildings and Thermal Systems conducts research in heat transfer, thermal dynamics, and systems engineering to help reduce the energy consumption of buildings on-site and at the source. Its research accelerates industry adoption of advanced energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies. Learn more about its research and goals on this site.

U.S. Department of Energy
www.energy.gov
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Building Technologies Program partners with states, industry representatives, and manufacturers to improve the energy efficiency of new and existing buildings. On this site, you'll find information about the program's research and development of new technologies, energy-efficient building practices and resources for designing and building.

U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
www.eere.energy.gov
The EERE leads the Federal government’s research, development, and deployment efforts in energy efficiency. EERE's role is to invest in high-risk, high-value research and development that is critical to the nation's energy future. Learn more about building technologies and get the latest news.

U.S. Government's Federal Information Network
www.fedworld.gov
This Web site is a gateway to government information, and was established to serve as the online locator service for a comprehensive inventory of information disseminated by the Federal Government. Link to publications, technical information and government sites, such as the Department of Energy.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
www.epa.gov
The EPA leads the nation's environmental science, research, education and assessment efforts. Its mission is to protect human health and the environment, and work toward a cleaner, healthier environment for all Americans. The site provides information on green building, energy efficiency and regulations that pertain to environmental issues.