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FGIA Takes the Main Stage at GlassBuild America to Deliver Crucial Daylighting and NAFS Insights

Date: 25 August 2026
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FGIA Takes the Main Stage at GlassBuild America to Deliver Crucial Daylighting and NAFS Insights
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Date: 25 August 2026

FGIA will deliver two important educational presentations during GlassBuild America: The Glass, Window & Door Expo taking place September 23-25 in Las Vegas, NV.

This year, FGIA will present two sessions on the  鈥 a can鈥檛-miss venue, hosting three days of learning, networking and industry celebration. The sessions will provide attendees with vital updates on daylighting strategies and the latest North American Fenestration Standard (NAFS) updates. Throughout the three-day event, attendees can engage directly with technical experts and leadership at the FGIA booth, located in Association Row at Booth AR-04.

Daylight is more than an aesthetic choice. It can affect productivity, learning, health and recovery.

鈥淲ith daylighting playing such an important role in building design, energy performance and occupant well-being, FGIA is thrilled to bring the industry together to learn about the latest science, connect with experts and gain insights you can bring back to your businesses,鈥 said Janice Yglesias, FGIA Executive Director. 鈥淲e look forward to welcoming our members and all attendees at this year鈥檚 show.鈥

On September 23 at 11:30 am Pacific, Yglesias will moderate a panel discussion with industry experts from across the building sector. This session will connect the latest research in daylighting and human health with practical design strategies and offer insights into the code landscape shaping what is required.

The 2026 edition of AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440, the North American Fenestration Standard/Specification for windows, doors and skylights (NAFS), introduces important updates that impact fenestration product testing, labeling and approval across North America.

鈥淒eveloped by CSA Group, FGIA and the Window & Door Manufacturers Association, this standard continues to evolve in response to industry and regulatory needs,鈥 said FGIA Technical Training Specialist, Aaron Blom. 鈥淒on鈥檛 miss this important session in Las Vegas.鈥

On September 24 at 2:05 pm Pacific, Blom will focus on the now-mandatory secondary designator, influenced by proposals from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and will break down what this means for performance ratings, compliance and product approval, especially as concerns like water intrusion gain attention in key regions.

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For more information about FGIA鈥檚 presence at the show, visit .

About GlassBuild America

As the largest annual gathering for commercial and residential glass and residential window and door professionals, GlassBuild America: The Glass Window & Door Expo is the best opportunity to connect, collaborate and innovate. Whether one is a contractor, fabricator, manufacturer, supplier, distributor, installer, engineer or architect, this is the one event that ensures one is ready for what is next. Meet with the experts, discover cutting-edge products and walk away with the knowledge and tools to thrive, even in uncertain times.

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