FGIA to Present on Industry Trends and Career Development at GlassBuild America
Photo courtesy of Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance will be appearing on the Main Stage at GlassBuild America several times throughout the trade show, which is taking place on Sept. 30-Oct. 2 in Dallas. The GlassBuild Main Stage is a can’t-miss venue and will be hosting three days of learning, networking and industry celebration. There, the FGIA will offer educational sessions on residential fenestration trends and leveraging industry resources for professional development. The FGIA will also be participating in the Women in Glass + Fenestration event taking place on the last day of the show. Centrally located on the trade show floor in Booth 19009, Main Stage sessions are open to all GlassBuild America attendees.
Industry Trends
On Monday, Sept. 30, FGIA glass products specialist Amy Becker and FGIA certification services manager for fenestration Jason Seals will present “Residential Fenestration Trends | Performance Innovations and Security Screens.”
Becker will cover performance innovations, including regulations driving sustainability and energy performance, such as decarbonization and ENERGY STAR. She’ll also address advanced manufacturing practices, such as automation, R&D investment and improved technology, and will wrap up with product innovations for efficiency, like glazing packages and framing materials.
Also, during the session, Seals will summarize the history of the security screen market in Australia, which has served as a road map for adoption in North America. The FGIA Security Screens Task Group has been diligently developing a North America specification, and Seals will give brief explanations of the security screen testing covered by that document and the development of a certification program for security screen products.
Professional Development
FGIA executive director Janice Yglesias will lead a session called “Leveraging Your Network for Efficient Professional Development” on Tuesday, Oct. 1. Professional development is vital to a company’s success. The importance of onboarding and advancement opportunities for employee retention and satisfaction can’t be stressed enough, but how can industry leaders efficiently provide these essential tools to their team without sacrificing quality?
Yglesias will outline resources available within the fenestration and glazing industry, including connections with suppliers, industry organizations and beyond. She will also cover the pros and cons of online versus in-person education options and will share case studies showcasing how to make the most of professional development.
Women in Fenestration
Once again, the Main Stage will be a place for the industry to come together to network and connect at the third annual Women in Glass + Fenestration Keynote and Networking Breakfast, which will take place on Oct. 2. Becker, Yglesias, and FGIA marketing and communications director Angela Dickson will participate in this networking and educational presentation at the show.
Register for GlassBuild America now. For more information about FGIA and its activities, visit FGIAonline.org.
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