Webinars
NAGMA & IUPAT Free Webinar Series
NAGMA has collaborated with our industry partners at the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) to bring you our quarterly webinar series designed to share insights on glass and glazing topics that apply nationwide. All architectural glass and metal industry personnel are encouraged to attend including architects, contractors, building envelope consultants, facility managers, and anyone else interested in learning about glass and glazing products and issues.
There is no fee to register and attend these webinars. The webinar events are hosted virtually and participants can join from a desktop or laptop computer, phone, or tablet.
All programs in our webinar series have been AIA approved and eligible participants have the opportunity to earn AIA CES credits.
Special Session
NAGMA has partnered with Fox Rothschild to offer a special webinar session for our members. Join us for this special session to learn how to identify problematic terms in construction contracts with general contractors and suppliers and clearly communicate concerns to legal counsel, as well as negotiate clauses to reach agreement.
Session 1: Electrochromic Glazing
1 LU/HSW
Understand how electrochromic glazing can be used to control solar heat gain, reduce glare and fading, and help achieve energy performance.
Session 2: High-Performance Facades
1 LU/HSW
Learn about challenges to balancing design freedom with energy performance, daylight, views, thermal comfort, and condensation resistance.
Special Session: Killer Contract Language
Date: Tuesday, 11 June 2024
N/A
This session will examine “killer clauses” in construction contracts with general contractors and suppliers and explain how to draft and negotiate to mitigate risk.
Session 3: Sealants
Date: Wednesday, 24 July 2024
1 LU/HSW
This program remains in development but may cover design issues and concerns related to sealants and building envelope performance.
Session 4: Value of Certifications
1 LU/HSW
Hear from the administrator of both the North American Contractor Certification (NACC) and Architectural Glass & Metal Technician (AGMT) programs about certifications benefit design intent and construction quality.