National Glass Association

10/15/2026

This week, October 12-16, marks the 6th annual Construction Inclusion Week, which invites individuals and companies to expand awareness of opportunities, open pathways to fulfilling careers in the industry, and foster a safe and respectful workplace where everyone can thrive.

Hear from a few women in the industry who attended the Women in Glass™ event at , and their message to others. This energizing keynote and networking event brought together industry professionals to discuss workforce leadership, career growth, and how we can continue creating a more inclusive culture across the glass and glazing industry.

How is your company opening its doors and building an industry for everyone?

Build the future. Strengthen the industry.
Join us! https://www.glassbuildamerica.com/news/women-glass

Thank you Casey Anderson, Syndi Sim, Letty Angel, & Emmeika Ellis!

10/14/2026

The fall issues of Glass Magazine and Window + Door are ready to explore! 🗞️

Inside Glass Magazine: What’s new at GlassBuild America 2026, AI on the factory floor, glass partitions in office interiors, energy advancements in VIG and electrochromic glass, how preconstruction protects margins, and more.

Inside Window + Door: What’s new at GlassBuild America 2026, security screens’ aftermarket opportunity, decorative glass in residential design, windows in wildland urban interface zones, automation readiness for smaller fabricators, and more.

Read the current issues:
🔗 https://www.glassmagazine.com/current-issue
🔗 https://www.windowanddoor.com/current-issue

10/14/2026

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10/13/2026

Plan for 2026 and Beyond

Each spring, FGIA gets multiple customer service inquiries looking for one thing: the most recent FGIA market study. That’s because FGIA releases a new report about the industry, both residential and commercial markets, each year by early May. And since 2026 is an even year, FGIA has released the full multi-report edition, called the FGIA 2026 Study of the U.S. Market for Windows, Doors and Skylights. This set of reports delivers timely information about window, door and skylight market trends and product relationships. Forecasts are based on projections of construction activity as of April 2026.

With the current state of inflation, interest rates, the housing supply, and economic and regulation policy changes in the U.S., it is important to keep up to date with the latest news and developments, including crucial market information providing guidance on product volume and trends.

Read the takeaways: https://www.windowanddoor.com/article/plan-2026-and-beyond

10/13/2026

The NGA announced new board officers for the 2026-27 term on September 22, prior to the start of GlassBuild America: The Glass Window & Door Expo in Las Vegas.

Board officers for the 2026-27 term are Chair, Jim Stathopoulos, Ajay Glass, Canandaigua, NY; Chair-elect, Courtney Little, Ace Glass, Little Rock, AR; Treasurer, Syndi Sim, Q-railing, Tustin, CA; and Immediate Past Chair, Tim Kelley, TriStar Glass Inc., Catoosa, OK.

Returning board members are Tara Brummet, Vitrum Industries Ltd., Langley Township, BC, Canada; Taylor Anderson, Anderson Aluminum Corp., Columbus, OH; Vipul Bhagat, Skyline Architectural Glass, Chicago, IL; Mark Seeton, Vitro Architectural Glass, Pittsburgh, PA; Joey Aragon, Aragon Construction Inc., Montclair, CA; and Dan Reinhart, Salem Fabrication Technologies Group Inc., Winston-Salem, NC.

Amadou Sar, Vienna Glass Company Inc., Manassas, VA, and Cody Habel, TC Glass, Great Falls, MT, join the NGA board.

Departing the board are Rick Locke, Montana Sash & Door, Bozeman, MT; and Jodi Martinez, AllStar Glass Co., Spokane Valley, WA. Locke served on the board from 2016-2026, and was named chair for 2024-2025 and immediate past chair for 2025-2026. Martinez served on the board from 2021-2026. NGA thanks both Rick and Jodi for their dedication and leadership.

“Strong volunteer leadership is at the heart of NGA’s work. Our board reflects the full breadth of the glass, glazing, fabrication and fenestration industries, from glass shops and fabricators to manufacturers and suppliers. This year’s officers and new board members bring real-world experience that keeps NGA focused on what matters most to our members, guiding NGA into its next chapter,” says Lakisha A. Woods, CAE, NGA president and CEO and ex officio member of the board of directors.

“Jim Stathopoulos steps into the chair role with a deep understanding of our members’ businesses, and alongside Courtney Little, Syndi Sim and Tim Kelley, this officer team brings the continuity and fresh perspective our industry needs. We’re also pleased to welcome Amadou Sar and Cody Habel to the board, and we’re sincerely grateful to Rick Locke and Jodi Martinez for their years of service and leadership.”

10/12/2026

10/12/2026