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Canada’s architectural
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Over there: A discussion of free trade with Europe
Join our expert panel to looks at trends and opportunities in a newly open European construction market. 16 Seminars
An exclusive education lineup eligible for OAA structured learning hours.
24 Special events
There’s more going on at Top Glass 2017 with a special tour of Fenzi’s labs and the OGMA Awards of Excellence.
26 Sneak peek
The latest in architectural glazing technology will be on display at Top Glass. Here’s an advance look.
You
It could get hot
EDITORIAL
Discussing European trade dredges up some interesting opinions.
I think we’re going to have some fun at Top Glass. For the first time, we’re trying a discussion panel with three great experts – and the topic is red hot. Canada and the European Union have recently signed the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), which removes hundreds of tariffs and quotas on trade in just about everything. In a political climate where there’s a lot of talk about building walls between countries, we have just torn a big one down. Some are calling it the last free trade agreement, as it seems unlikely that the conditions that allowed this to happen will arise again any time soon.
The question I want answered is: so what? Does this agreement change anything for our industry? Riyaz Dattu, a trade lawyer from Osler, Hoskins and Harcourt, will be able to fill us in on what elements of the construction industry are affected. But an early reading suggests that it will become cheaper and easier to both sell and buy architectural glass building products and services in the European market, and for them to do so here. There is also provision for making it easier for architects to work across borders both here and there.
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Some will see this as a threat. Big German fabricators are already very active throughout North America selling the world’s biggest glass and most sophisticated facade technology. The Europeans are too far ahead, these people will say. They have too much knowledge, too many skilled engineers and too much experience on the world’s most advanced projects. They already export all over the world and have unbeatable economies of scale. We are behind. Our industry is set up only to deliver cookie-cutter systems that just work OK and don’t cost too much. Lower trade barriers will only ever mean Europeans taking a bigger chunk of our market while we remain forever banished from theirs due to our institutional inferiority.
Or is there another way to look at this? The European Union represents a larger economy than the United States. Not everything being built there appears on the cover of an architectural magazine. Bruce Nicol, an architect who works for Dow Corning out of the U.K. will tell us a bit about what is being built in Europe these days and what the trends are in the construction market there. Maybe there is a chance for a Canadian fabricator with a great curtain wall system that costs a bit less than his French rival’s to make some sales. Or maybe someone here could leverage the knowledge that we know exists and develop products and services that are just as sophisticated as anything the Europeans are producing – and get busy with the hard work of convincing them of that. Making suggestions like the one above can call your sanity into question. In fact, I suspect that is exactly what Yvon Chaisson of Morrison Hershfield is going to do to me when we get to this part of the discussion. Fortunately, he’s going to have a lot of technical information for us on how the Europeans build differently and why their stuff has the reputation it does for being better. My hope is that he can provide a road map for where we need to go as an industry to take advantage of this great opportunity that lies before us. •
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Fabricator workshop brings a fresh approach
The
Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance Fabricators Workshop brought a fresh approach to industry education that really grabbed the attention of attendees on Feb. 28 through March 2 in Mississauga, Ont. Hosted at the massive Exova test lab facility, the workshop successfully avoided the dreaded “death by PowerPoint” effect first identified by Randi Ernst of FDR Design. About 24 attendees participated in three days of hands-
on teaching and demonstrations, educating them on scientific principles around insulating glass design and testing. Individual workstations around a large room held scientific apparatus for frost point testing, glass cutting, spacer insertion, gas filling, dessicant, sealants and volatile fog testing. The session ended on the last day with a tour of Exova’s impressive facility, which houses dozens of labs and the company’s North American headquarters.
April 20 Top Glass Mississauga, Ont. topglasscanada.com
May 25
OGMA Spring Golf Milton, Ont. ogma.ca
June 7 - 8
Glass Connections Burnaby, B.C. canadianglassassociation.ca
June 18 - 21
AAMA National Summer Conference Newport, Rhode Island aamanet.org
July 31 - Aug. 2
IGMA Summer Technical Conference Montreal, Que. igmaonline.org
Aug. 17
PGAA Golf Lacombe, Alta. pgaa.ca
Aug. 24
CSC Golf
Richmond Hill, Ont. toronto.csc-dsc.ca
Sept. 21
RPM acquires Can-Space COMING EVENTS
RPM Rollformed Metal Products has joined forces with Can-Space Manufacturing in an acquisition finalized on Dec. 20. Beginning immediately, Can-Space Manufacturing will operate under the New Era Group Company as RPM Rollformed Metal Preoducts.
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank Can-Space Manufacturing president Brad Ruttle for his unprecedented service to the roll forming industry,” says Yousif Abachi, vice-president of operations at RPM. “Although Brad will be moving on to other ventures, his devotion to all Can-Space clients
remains his main priority. Brad will join the team at RPM Rollformed Metal Products as an interim member and active liason.”
Can-Space Manufacturing has been serving clients in Canada and the U.S. for nearly three decades by offering a wide variety of rollformed capabilities. Likewise, RPM has been serving the Canadian and U.S. markets for nearly 40 years. Both companies offer extremely diverse metal roll forming capabilities, and RPM says this acquisition will further strengthen the entire production capabilities to better serve all clients.
OGMA Fall Golf Woodbridge, Ont. ogma.ca
Sept. 12 - 14
GlassBuild America Atlanta, Ga. glassbuildamerica.com
Oct. 15 - 18
AAMA National Fall Conference Greenville, N.C. aamanet.org
CGA Newsletter
CGA
Glass Connections isn’t just the name of our conference, it’s our motto. Glass Connections is an opportunity to connect with glass and glazing professionals and leaders from across the country. The Canadian Glass Association (CGA) is bringing you to Burnaby, B.C., for this year’s program. Taking place June 7 to 8, what better time to visit the area and what better reason than to attend Glass Connections! The first day sees the CGA having their AGM and elections, followed by an informal reception in the evening where attendees can meet one another in a social atmosphere and where sponsors can show their wares and realize maximum exposure for their sponsorship dollars. The second day is a full day conference with a line-up of stellar presentations that were selected with the current trends and hot topics of the day in mind. These include glazing restorations, fire-rated glazing code updates, solar control and sun shades, passive house window certification and more. Conference registration is now open, and hotel reservations at the Delta are being accepted through May 15. We are seeking sponsors to support the activities of this year’s conference. All levels of sponsorship include a tabletop in the exhibit area. You can view the sponsorship brochure online to see how you can increase your company’s visibility at the event.
PGAA
The PGAA board’s next meeting is our 2017 AGM, to be held March 15 in Red Deer. We are actively seeking a new secretary for the coming year,
and will be discussing our Master Glazier Program in depth. The Master Glazier Program’s second course, Doors and Related Hardware is now finished and should be ready to be offered by the end of the first quarter. Two more courses – Specialty Glazing and Structural Glazing – are under development and will be able to be added to our offering in 2017. This will leave us with five more to do in 2018 and beyond. Costs with the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology to complete each course have risen dramatically from our earlier expectations. While our war chest is strong, we will still need to have very strong golf tournaments in 2017 and 2018 to meet our commitments. It is hoped that the program will be fully offered by the end of 2018. We have historically been a nonpolitical association, however we have now joined the Alberta Construction Association as an associate member joining a myriad of industry associations representing the construction industry. This will extend the PGAA voice in issues such as worker’s compensation, occupa-
tional health and safety, contracts, prompt payment legislation, other building and industry legislation and other issues affecting our industry.
OGMA
It
is with regret that we inform of the passing of Daren Jamieson in February at the far too early age of 54. Daren had worked in the industry in sales since he got his start as the western Ontario sales representative for Guardian Industries in 1993. He worked for a number of glass companies over the course of his career and most recently with Classic Glass. Daren also served as a director on the OGMA board in the late ’90s.
For an update on the Construction Lien Act review, please check out Frank Fulton’s You Bet Your Glass column in this issue.
Professional engineers Sergei Mihhailenko and Les Szcepanski will be presenting an informative seminar on the application of the new “CSA A500-16 Building Guards” standard that
will soon be adopted into building codes across Canada governing the use of glass in railings and balustrades. The lunch-andlearn will take place on April 12 at the Richmond Hill Golf Club. The OGMA extends its appreciation to our co-sponsors for this event: Trulite Glass and Aluminum Solutions and Kuraray America. Please see Frank Fulton’s “You Bet Your Glass” column in the last issue of Glass Canada for information about the new standard.
Come and visit us at the Top Glass show on April 20! The OGMA will have a booth at the show and will be presenting our Awards of Excellence in the lecture theatre.
OGMA members have had nothing but rave reviews for the Pipers Heath Golf Club so we’re going to be holding our spring golf tournament there again on May 25. Watch out for the flyer and make sure to book early. It’s always a sell out.
The OGMA fishing derby is back by popular demand. Plan on attending in August? Watch your mail for details.
The OGMA will once again hold our fall tournament at the prestigious Country Club in Woodbridge on Sept. 21. Mark your calendar now. Details will follow as the date approaches.
In case you missed it, companies had until the end of 2016 to put accessibility policies and procedures in place for the communication of all of your information and your employment practices in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). To find out your legal obligations, go to ontario. ca/page/accessibility-laws, then contact Workplace Safety and Prevention Services (WSPS) to help you put it in place.
Once again, the OGMA will present its Awards of Excellence at Top Glass. Last year, Perkins Plus Will took home the prize for best design.
NGA and GANA to explore merger Sanders joins Technoform
The National Glass Association (NGA) and the Glass Association of North America (GANA) have together appointed a joint task force to optimize service to members of both organizations, and to co-ordinate advocacy and technical support along with education and training initiatives for the glass and glazing industry. This includes exploring a combination of the two organizations. The task force is charged with making a joint recommendation to the NGA and GANA boards within 90 days.
HelenSanders has joined Technoform Glass Insulation (TGI), a member of Technoform Group.
As part of TGI’s North American market team, she will help develop strategic markets and relationships, and industry-leading fenestration products, while guiding and supporting the company’s continued focus on energy performance and sustainability. For more than 40 years, Technoform Group has helped its customers worldwide to make high-performance window, curtain wall and insulating glass products. TGI produces TGI Spacer and TGI Muntin products.
“TGI has an amazing story to tell about how its products contribute to energy-efficient fenestration systems – both in the glass edge and in the frame,” says Sanders. “I believe they are best-in-class at what they do and how they add value for their customers and for high-performance buildings. I am excited at the opportunities ahead for me as part of TGI’s team, for the company and for our industry as a whole.”
The enthusiasm for this next step forward is shared by Brian Stephens, TGI market team manager. He says, “We are very excited for Helen to join the Technoform team. Helen’s entrepreneurial spirit will be a great fit within the Technoform culture and will allow us to grow and continue to be a major player in the North American façade industry. Helen’s personality, skills and experience align well with our team’s strategic focus on business development and innovation.”
As part of TGI’s North American market team, Sanders’ efforts will be focused at a high, strategic level. She will work with colleagues within Technoform and across the industry. “At Technoform, we are always looking to add team members that are eager to add value and contribute toward achieving our strategic initiatives,” explains Milind Jhaveri, market team manager. “Helen has the right combination of skills, and brings a ton of industry experience and knowledge, that fits well with our strategic vision, not only for the North American market, but also for the global façade industry. I am excited to welcome Helen to our team and look forward to working with her.”
Deepening this shared knowledge, Sanders currently serves on the board of the Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance (IGMA) and as chair of its Emerging Technologies and Innovation Committee. She is also chair of the Glazing Industry Code Committee (GICC), and vice chair of the Glass Association of North America’s (GANA’s) Energy Division, In addition, Sanders is the incoming president of the Façade Tectonics Institute (FTI) and has been a speaker at many building industry events. During the last 17 years of her 22-year career in the glass industry, Sanders has been involved in creating and developing a new market for electrochromic (EC) glazing, and in EC product development and commercialization. Most recently, she served vice president of technical business development at Sage Electrochromics, a wholly owned subsidiary of Saint-Gobain. Sanders earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in natural sciences (chemistry), and her doctorate in surface science from the University of Cambridge in England. She also completed the Minnesota Executive Program through the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management
Rogers now at Keystone IGCC makes tracking certification easier
Keystone Certifications has named Tracy Rogers to the newly created position of vice-president of sales and marketing. Rogers has 30 years of experience in the fenestration industry, and has held various positions on both the supplier and manufacturer side of the industry. Most recently, Rogers held the position of director of industry relations and advanced technology for Quanex Building Products and has extensive experience in the technical, sales and marketing aspects of fenestration products. Rogers’ responsibilities include the development of sales and marketing programs for the promotion of Keystone services to the fenestration industry and other building related markets. Keystone president, Jon Hill, says,“We are excited to bring a proven, long-standing fenestration industry leader to the Keystone team.
The Insulating Glass Certification Council (IGCC), a leading provider of independent IG certification globally, has announced the launch of a new resource. The Certification Information Portal (CIP) is now in the beginning stages of its rollout to the industry and features capabilities that will give users more accessibility into the certification practice. The CIP is a very user friendly system that gives the customer immediate access to their account as well as the ability to track action items; see product certification and test status; retrieve product history; and provide storage of audit and test reports. Everything is held in a secure environment with the protection of client information of the utmost importance.
Biesse restructures service
Due to the positive growth and expansion of the Biesse brands across the globe, Biesse and Intermac America have restructured the service manager responsibilities in order to provide customers the best possible support. With machine order volumes consistently rising, Biesse Group established two separate service managers, a crucial addition to the service department, each focusing
on distinct divisions. Peter Magennis has accepted the position of service manager for the Intermac glass and stone division for North America. With over 24 years experience in the glass and stone Industry, Peter will oversee all hotline calls covering both the United States and Canada involving Intermac, as well as handle scheduling for the growing group of Intermac field service technicians.
Construction confidence indicator
Regional confidence scores:
The Construction Confidence Indicator reveals contractors’ perceptions of business conditions for the next 12 months. A reading above 50 indicates that the number of contractors who expect to conduct more business is greater than those expecting to conduct less business.
Percentage of Contractors Expecting Significant Growth Across Ontario
Source:
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Coatings have come a long way
Glass and glazing elements like most primary construction materials including concrete, masonry, metals and plastics have benefited a great deal from improvements in advanced coating technologies. The use of advanced coating techniques and materials to improve appearance and performance of glass in particular has proven to be a constant source of successful innovation over time. Their widespread use has been a driver in the industry since the 1970’s with the realization that we were about to experience an energy crisis. The markets for the coated architectural glass sector are very large and continue to grow. Industry statistics show that millions of square feet of glass are coated each year.
Low-E glass for example, has evolved a great deal since its inception, enabling new variations of high-performance and reflective glass. Coatings often supplement glazing to help control solar heat gain or loss and/or to minimize conductive heat loss.
Coating technologies have also produced several “easy-clean” glass products and what some refer to as “intelligent glass.” Research in Europe indicates that newer coating materials have the potential to further reduce reflection and improve solar control at reasonable cost.
Glass coatings can improve performance by filtering natural light, solar heat, ultraviolet radiation, sound transmission and glare. They can be divided into roughly two types: low-E coatings, which improve the energy efficiency and/or safety of architectural and automotive glass; and specialty coatings, which enhance or improve performance in some of the other useful characteristics of glass.
Research in Europe indicates that newer coating materials have the potential to further reduce reflection and improve solar control at reasonable cost.
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Coatings are also applied in two different methods. In hard coating (or pyrolytic coating) coatings are applied during the manufacturing process, also called an on-line coating process. In this process the coatings are fused into the glass at 650-700 C. When cooled, the coating becomes a durable part of the glass and can be heat strengthened, toughened or laminated.
The second method, soft coating, otherwise known as vacuum coating or off-line coating, utilizes a process called cathodic vapour deposition or magnetron sputtering vapour deposition.
Using silver and/or titanium in high voltage processes, these soft coatings can produce a lower solar heat gain factor compared to hard-coat glass and are often used in double glazed units. The process, which is also called sputter coating or more accurately sputter disposition, is also used to manufacture computer disks. Remember CDs and DVDs?
Glass is typically sputter coated after it has been cut and tempered and is in its final shape in a special chamber designed for the purpose. However, because coating is accomplished in batches it can add cost to manufacturing and production process.
Anti-reflective coatings are applied to auto mirrors to aid vision. Coatings with photocatalytic and hydrophilic properties make self-cleaning windows. Conductive coatings can produce frostfree windscreens and a range of electro-optical applications. One method of producing a conductive coating is by depositing tin salts on the glass. Baked-on ceramic coatings, or frit, can also be applied to the surface of glass in many different patterns, colours, and densities.
One type of specialized glass coating can also contribute, in part at least, to the relatively new concept of switchable glazing, which can enable commercial specifiers to add options for security or privacy glazing by utilizing liquid crystal glazing. Predicated on the successful installation of a transparent electrically conductive film and wired to a power supply, the coating scatters light when switched off and one layer of glass appears translucent, thereby obscuring direct view to provide a security screen or privacy. When the power is turned back on, the liquid crystals and the glazing regain transparency, permitting view in both directions. •
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New Horizons
Top Glass at a glance
Date: April 20
Time: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Location: International Centre, Mississauga, Ont.
Parking: Free on site
Admission: Free
Who should attend: Glazing contractors, glass fabricators, architects, building engineers, architectural glass specifiers
Top Glass 2017 puts the focus on opportunity for Canada’s architectural glass community. Horizons
by PATRICK FLANNERY
Canada’s architectural glass community will come together again on April 20 at the International Centre in Mississauga, Ont., to renew acquaintances, discover new technology and absorb some high-quality learning. New to the event this year is a panel discussion examining the impact of the Canada-European Union Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the changes it promises for doing business with and in Europe. At a time when our trade partnership with the United States feels more uncertain than ever, organizers are inviting the glass industry to take a look farther afield to new markets for their products and services.
Another exciting new feature is the addition of an educational facility tour happening the day before Top Glass. Top Glass attendees will be able to tour Fenzi North America’s Etobicoke distribution centre discovering how polysulfide and butylver polyisobutylene (PIB) products are made and tested, along with technical briefs on insulating glass manufacturing technology including aluminum and warm edge spacer bars.
Top Glass management is anticipating another strong show, with the 10,000-square-foot exhibit floor selling out two months ahead of the event date. Growth in interest in Top Glass has been remarkable, with almost three times the registered attendees at last years’ show compared to the first edition in 2014.
That growth led to some difficulties accommodating the crowd in the lecture hall last time. Organizers have reacted with a more comfortable, classroom-style seating plan in an expanded space and will offer an overflow theatre where attendees can watch the sessions on a live video feed and text questions to the event moderator.
Once again, the Ontario Association of Architects has approved Top Glass sessions as qualifying for structured learning hours. Architects, building engineers and specifiers have an opportunity to earn four hours in one day. •
Schedule of
10:00 Registration desk and exhibit hall open
events
11:00 Panel discussion: Over There – The opportunity for Canada’s glass industry in a new era of free trade with Europe Panelists: Riyaz Dattu, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt – Yvon Chiasson, Morrison Hershfield – Bruce Nicol, Down Corning
12:00 Lunch break
1:00 Made in Canada – A harmonized standard for safety glazing 27 years in the making presenter: John Kent, AMS Certification
2:00 Adding Efficiency – A case study in commercial retrofit IG solutions
presenter: Tracy Rogers, Keystone Certifications
3:00 OGMA Awards of Excellence
4:30 The Life of Glass – Life cycle analysis and material transparency and how this will change the way we develop, manufacture and market our products
presenter: Helen Sanders, Technoform Glass Insulation
All presentations take place in the lecture theatre located on the show floor. Sessions are eligible for OAA Structured Learning Hours – certificates of attendance issued on request.
11:00
TOPIC / Over there: The opportunity for Canada’s glass industry in a new era of free trade with Europe
PRESENTERS
Exploring new horizons
Our expert panel looks at free trade with Europe and what it means for you.
The ground is shifting in international commerce. It is a time of great uncertainty, but potentially also great opportunity. Join Glass Canada editor Patrick Flannery and a panel of experts to discuss the recently signed Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and what it might mean for Canadian architectural glass fabricators and contractors looking for business in Europe. Topics will include changes to trade and tariff regimes, differences between North American and European glazing standards and a review of the construction industry prospects overseas.As doubts swirl about the future of trade with the U.S., barriers are coming down across the Atlantic.
Riyaz Dattu, a partner at Osler, Hoskin and Harcourt LLP, advises multinational and domestic businesses on international trade policy and investment matters, international trade strategies and market-access concerns. On international trade regulations, he advises on all aspects of economic sanctions, export and import controls, national security, anti-bribery laws, government procurement, customs laws, transfer pricing and trade remedies such as anti-dumping, countervailing and safeguard measures. Riyaz also acts as counsel in international trade and investment disputes involving the application of trade laws and regulations and the enforcement of treaties. He has acted as counsel from the time of the very earliest WTO disputes concerning Canada, and the first two investment arbitrations under Canada’s bilateral investment promotion and protection treaties. During his more than 25 years of practice, Riyaz has advised and represented leading businesses in a full range of industry sectors.
Is our architectural glass trade with Europe doomed to be a one-way street?
An alumni of both the Welsh School of Architecture in Cardiff, and the Mackintosh School of Architecture in Glasgow, Bruce Nicol, an architect with Dow Corning’s high performance building team in the U.K., has specialized in façade systems with an emphasis on glass as a material and structural element. Many years spent within the glass industry has lead to involvement in a range of highly interesting and diverse projects around the world. This experience proved valuable when Arup Facades decided to set up their original glass group. Dow Corning provides a forum to extend the knowledge into innovations that further refine façade systems whilst promoting better and more efficient performances in all areas.
Yvon Chiasson, building science specialist in facade engineering with Morrison Hershfield, has 32 years’ experience in the construction industry, including 12 years working in technical sales/R&D for manufacturers of building envelope systems and 20 years of consulting experience in new building design and existing building envelope restoration and performance failure investigation, assessment and rehabilitation. Yvon has managed projects for various commercial, high-rise, and institutional buildings, for both private and public sector clients. He specializes in cladding technologies with an emphasis on glazing technology (windows, window walls, curtain wall, and skylights), and in plant manufacture of unitized curtain wall systems and components. He is active in the development of standards governing design and installation of fenestration systems in Canada, including CSA-A440.4-17 Fenestration Installation, CSA-A440.4-07 Window, Door and Skylight Installation, CSA-A440.6 High-Exposure Fenestration Installation (in progress). He has written articles for Façade Tectonics 2016 World Congress (Los Angeles), 8th Canadian Conference on Building Science and Technology (Toronto) and The International Conference on Building Envelope Systems and Technologies (ICBEST) (Ottawa, 2001) among others. •
Yvon Chiasson
Riyaz Dattu
Bruce Nicol
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1:00 - 2:00 pm
TOPIC / Made in Canada: A harmonized standard for safety glazing 27 years in the making
PRESENTER / John Kent, AMS Certification
The definition of safety
Canada’s updated standard for safety glazing could save lives
The Canadian Glass Committee is back in action after long hiatus and has produced the first update to CAN/CGSB 12.1 Safety Glazing since 1990. Working with representatives from ANSI Z97.1, the update has issued new definitions for safety glass and its product categories, addressed new technologies and processes and brought the standard into harmonization with Z97.1 and the relevant Canadian standards and codes. Canadian fabricators and specifiers now have a home-grown standard addressing testing for impact resistance, fragmentation, thermal changes, weathering, indoor aging, hardness and modulus of laminated, tempered, organic-coated and plastic glazing structures. Committee vice-chair John Kent will introduce the standard, explain the changes and answer your questions about how the rejuvenated CAN/CGSB 12.1 can help you build better balconies, indoor partitions and fenestration where safety is a concern.
About the speaker
After receiving a BS in engineering from the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, N.Y., John has been involved with product performance testing and certification for over 28 years, 26 with involvement in the glass, glazing and fenestration industry. Prior to starting AMS in 1998, John worked for a leading independent testing laboratory having involvement with over 30 testing and certification processes. He has been responsible for the management of the SGCC (Safety Glazing Certification Council) and IGCC (Insulating Glass Certification Council) certification programs since 1989 and the WDMA (Window and Door Manufacturer’s Association) and WDMA/NFRC certification programs since the early 2000s. More recently he has been involved in the development of the NACC (North American Contractor Certification) program for Architectural Glass and Metal Contractors. He has also spent many years in close co-operation with GANA (Glass Association of North America), and IGMA (Insulating Glass Manufacturer’s Alliance) and is currently the vice chair of the ANSI Z97.1 committee on safety glazing. AMS focuses on providing management, administrative, auditing, accreditation support and technical services for association sponsored or supported certification and testing processes. •
re·spon·sive
adjective
1. reacting quickly and positively.
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2:00
TOPIC / Adding Efficiency: A case study in commercial retrofit IG solutions
PRESENTER / Tracy Rogers,
vice-president of sales and marketing
for Keystone Certifications
The power of retrofit
Insulating systems can be added to older glazing for significant efficiency benefits.
Tracy Rogers, vice-president of sales and marketing for Keystone Certifications, presents the results of a one-year study he performed at Quanex on the effects of adding a retrofit insulating glass layer to the existing single-pane windows in an older commercial building in Philadelphia. Using careful science and detailed descriptions of the approach taken, Rogers convincingly shows the benefits of IG retrofits with a full discussion of costs and energy savings. After monitoring two pairs of side by side rooms for a year, one pair with the new system and one without, Rogers’ team discovered 40 to 60 per cent heating cost reductions using a system that could be installed from the interior of the building at night without removing the old windows. Daytime summer temperatures near the old windows approached 40 degrees, but dropped to high 20s after the retrofit. Architects and contractors involved in renovating older buildings will benefit from Rogers’ comprehensive review of this new method for updating old fenestration.
About the speaker
Rogers has been employed in the fenestration industry since 1987, holding management positions with such companies as Schlegel, ETC Laboratories, Amesbury, Peachtree, Intertek, Edgetech and Quanex. He has chaired numerous committees and task groups for such organizations as the AAMA, WDMA, NFRC, GANA, IGMA and ASTM and sits on the board of Fenestration Canada, the Fenestration Manufacturers Association, the IGMA and GANA. Rogers has received the Residential Products Group Distinguished Service Award and the Marketing Distinguished Service Award from the AAMA and is named on six patents related to fenestration and glazing products. He has a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering with graduate studies in finance from the Rochester Institute of Technology and master’s certificates in business management and international negotiations. •
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TOPIC / The Life of Glass: life cycle analysis and material transparency and how this will change the way we develop, manufacture and market our products
PRESENTER / Helen Sanders, Technoform Glass Insulation
New tools for life cycle analysis
The environmental footprint of glass can now be tracked from cradle to grave.
Helen Sanders of Technoform Group will discuss new Product Category Rules (PCR) developed by the industry that define the rules for doing a Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) and creating an Environmental Product Declaration for fabricated glass and windows. EPDs in combination with ingredient transparency labels such as Health Product Declarations and Declare are forming the cornerstone of a new green building paradigm that seeks to track the environmental impact of building materials from resource extraction right through fabrication, use, reuse and disposal and human health considerations of the materials used to manufacture such products. Sanders will describe how process and material transparency have become important parts of such common green building standards as LEED version 4, and how designers and fabricators can use these tools to achieve compliance with these standards.
About the speaker
Currently, she is responsible for technical business development at Technoform Glass Insulation, developing strategic markets and relationships. She is an active member of a number of industry organizations, serving on the board of the Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance (IGMA) and as chair of IGMA’s Emerging Technologies and Innovation Committee, the Glazing Industry Code Committee, and ASTM’s Chromogenic Glazings task group. During the last 17 years of her 22-year career in the glass industry, Sanders has been involved in creating and developing a new market for electrochromic (EC) glazing and in EC product development and commercialization. Most recently, she served vice president of technical business development at SAGE Electrochromics, a wholly owned subsidiary of Saint-Gobain. Sanders earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in natural sciences (chemistry), and her doctorate in surface science from the University of Cambridge, England. She also completed the Minnesota Executive Program through the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management. •
1:30 - 3:00
DATE / April 19
LOCATION / 11 Dansk Ct., Etobicoke, Ont.
TIME / Rotating plant, lab tours, 1:30 to 3:00 pm
Fenzi facility tour
Join us the day before Top Glass on Wednesday, April 19, for a behind-the-scenes look at Fenzi North America’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, offering a true polysulphide to the North American insulating glass market.
Fenzi polysulphide manufactured in Toronto is produced to the same high standard as that produced in Europe. For the last 30 years Fenzi has produced polysulfide (Thiover) that is nonhazardous and contains no solvents yet has the ratio flexibility and reliability of traditional polysulphide. This is not an old product but rather a product produced in the most environmentally sensitive way for the future of the insulated glass manufacturing process.
The Toronto Fenzi North America facility is also a major distribution centre for Fenzi-made butylver polyisobutylene, (PIB) - as well as aluminum and warm edge spacer bar products servicing all of North America.
The lab portion of the tour will consist of various tests and a technical brief, while the plant tour will give outsiders an idea on how things are made, highlighting the quality management system.
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3:00
Ontario Glass and Metal Association Awards of Excellence
Recognizing excellence
The Ontario Glass and Metal Association will present its 2017 Awards for Excellence. There are two awards, one for Excellence in Architectural Glass and Metal Design and one for Excellence in Architectural Glass and Metal Execution.
The Awards for Excellence are annual awards that recognize excellence in the design and execution of a building that incorporates the use of architectural glass and metal. One award will be presented in each category.
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SNEAK PEEK
What you’ll find on the show floor at Top Glass
INSULATING ALUMINUM
everlastwindowsanddoors.ca
The Everlast Altitude Plus Window Series sets a higher standard for aluminum windows. This window features extruded aluminum profiles interior and exterior connected to a thermal insulation system called the “performance core,” representing the core of the window. The performance core is a new proprietary engineered material designed for specific tasks offering improved dimensional stability and higher deflection temperatures. The resulting increased strength gives manufacturers access to the perfect combination for their market. The Altitude Plus Window Series provides window manufacturers with a competitive edge. It also features mitered corners assembled with gaskets and corner keys all crimped together. This window series has achieved Energy Star certification. Low profiles make it an ideal window for today’s modern homes. Altitude Plus also meets the CW classification, making it suitable for mid-rise buildings with institutional applications. It provides the possibility of multiple assembly and opening configurations. Available in casement, awning or fixed window configurations. Combination windows are achieved using either structural mullions with continuous frames or modular construction. The frame depth is 114 or 152 mm. The standard sash depth is 73 mm with a height of 44 mm and designed for 31-mm glazed units. Mullions are 116 mm deep.
HIGH SPEED PRODUCTION
erdmanautomation.com
The Erdman High Speed Parallel Process IG Line can produce an insulating glass unit in less than 19 seconds. This innovative system is revolutionizing the IG process. Designed to produce more than three per minute with only three or four operators, the Erdman Parallel Process High Speed IG Line will increase output in a smaller footprint for less cost. The Parallel Process Line derives its name from the innovation of shuttling the topping lite to a back lane, allowing the two glass lites to run parallel to each other. This and other advancements lead to a significant increase in speed over other lines. The length of the line is under 100 feet. Cycle time is less than 19 seconds versus 30 to 35 seconds on a traditional line. The Parallel Process line requires only one grid application station instead of two.
FIELD-FRIENDLY INSTALLATION
commdooraluminum.com
The Commdoor 8200 HP curtainwall system has been designed to meet new thermal performance requirements, such as SB 10. The initial series 8000 curtainwall utilized standard curtainwall design based on a thermal break between the back section neck and the pressure plate. The
newest version, the 8200 HP series, now offers a dual polyamide thermal break which is capable of achieving the desired thermal performance. The system face width is 2 ½ inches with five back section depths available from four to 10 inches. Traditional caps and pressure plates are available along with structurally glazed versions offered in stock lengths up to 24 feet,two inches. Available in both traditional stick and split vertical mullion versions, the 8200 HP system provides greater flexibility to suit varying job site applications. It is designed for lowto mid-rise building designs and is desirable for its ease of shop fabrication and fieldfriendly installation. The 8200 HP series is designed to accept a variety of infills: glass and glazing up to 1 3/4 inches triple glazed along with Series 225 operable vents, 2000 series SSG vents or commercial doors including Series 4487 high-performance terrace doors. Most system profiles are in stock in either clear or bronze anodized finishes, with custom colours also available.
INSIDE THE BOX
glasshausliving.com
Glasshaus Living is servicing the architectural community with window and door solutions and modern container modules. The fabricator manufactures, supplies and installs Rehau windows and doors to modern and transitional projects. The primary window is tilt and turn, which allows for large unobstructed views and ideal passive airflow. Glasshaus tilt and turn doors and sliding doors are built with the same detailing, providing a seamless transition for all fenestration applications within a residence.
Another facet of the Glasshaus offering is shipping container modifications. Containers are supplied complete with windows and doors, ready to be placed for a vast range of esoteric applications.
INTEGRATED LOUVERS
unicelarchitectural.com
Vision Control is a patented, hermetically sealed glass unit combining louvers within glass that can be customized to virtually any shape for interior and exterior glazing applications. Its advanced louvered glazing technology eliminates strings and cords, ensures alignment, requires no maintenance and provides the ideal daylighting or privacy solution for commercial, residential, educational, healthcare or institutional environments. When installed in exterior applications, Vision Control significantly reduces energy con-
sumption in support of LEED requirements. Vision Control is a winner of The Architects’ Choice Award from the National Symposium on Healthcare Design and a Product Innovation Award from Architectural Products magazine. Vision Control offers unprecedented control over visibility with completely adjustable privacy and visibility levels; light, with optimal light distribution and prevention of unwanted glare, heat and UV rays; heat, with solar heat barriers for optimal thermal performance; and sound, creating sound wave barriers for tranquility in any setting.
HARVESTS LIGHT
veluxusa.com
The Velux Dynamic Dome is an innovative commercial skylight designed to harvest low-angle light for up to two additional hours, keeping flourescent lights off longer. In addition to delivering bright, diffused light at midday it also creates a more consistent light level through the day. The revolutionary dome balances the structural demands of industry professionals with an architecturally progressive design. The smooth outer dome provides up to 20 per cent more light than a prismatic outer dome.
The white prismatic inner dome achieves 100 per cent diffusion/haze. The sidewall of the dome is engineered to match the sun angles of the morning and afternoon hours to improve light transmittance. A unique one-piece inner frame evacuates all water and condensation harmlessly to the exterior. The encapsulating thermoplastic inner frame is 100 per cent thermally broken and provides a secure seal to the curb. The Dynamic Dome installs with a dry installation with no caulking or curb tape needed. The one-piece inner frame creates an impenetrable water barrier. Compact nesting means more skylights per truckload, allowing for compounded savings in freight, and new manufacturing equipment allows for high capacity production at lower costs.
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AUTOMATED WRAPPING
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Kear Fabrication serves the fenestration industry searching out the best possible products on the market. No single equipment manufacturer is the best at everything. Individual fabricators have certain packaging requirements that are essential for success. Kear wrapping machines have been designed to quickly and efficiently wrap completed windows prior to shipping. Accordingly, the K-29RWM Ring automatic wrapping machine includes a motorized feed width customized for the customer’s size with a motorized feed length at least 24 inches long. The machine includes easy film changes and is PLC programmable with manual tensioner stretching. Power rollers control the in and out feeds and hook pulls control the automatic cutoff of the film with an automatic one-cycle. The wrapper requires only 230V/1 phase power and 90 psi shop air.
THERMAL CURTAINWALL
kawneer.com
Underscoring its commitment to provide ultra-thermal performance, Kawneer will display the 2500 UT Unitwall System. The unitized curtain wall system delivers ultra-thermal performance regardless of climate or location, and offers architects and designers a broad range of design options for seamless aesthetics. The cost-
effective system is ideal for a variety of mid- to high-rise projects, including office buildings, by providing a virtually seamless connection between interior spaces and the outside world. The ultra-thermal system also offers reduced fabrication and assembly times with a one-piece polyamide thermal break. This eliminates the need for pressure plates and fasteners, enabling glazing contractors to meet tighter deadlines while accomplishing the design and performance objectives set forth by architects and building owners.
The system, which has been tested in accordance with all major curtain wall standards, contains stacked joints designed to account for building movement and two-piece verticals that allow for a continuous snap engagement for maximum strength. A 2 ½-inch profile and flexible options offer a wide range of design possibilities. Four-sided captured exterior covers create clear sightlines and structural silicone glazed (SSG) configurations deliver a seamless transition between units with a sleek, all-glass appearance.
BENT TO SPEC
tritempglass.com
Tri-Temp Glass was established in 2007 with a 96-by-144-inch flat glass tempering oven in a 19,000 square-foot facility in Toronto. Today, the company has 30 employees and is in expansion mode with new products to meet demand for custom glass applications and increasingly stringent building codes. In addition to a CNC cutting line, semi-automatic polishing machine, two straight line edging/mitering machines, an automatic cutting line, a CNC routing/polishing machine, an automatic sandblasting machine and various material handling equipment, the company has recently introduced new equipment and processes. In 2015, a four-level custom EVA lamination machine was introduced. It is capable of laminating glass up to 86 by 144 inches in various thicknesses, compositions and interlayer colours. In late 2016 an addition was made to the front of the furnace to enable the production of bent tempered glass. The curved glass can be produced in sizes up to 66 by 96 inches without the use of a mould. It can also be laminated in-house, making Tri-Temp one of only five companies in North America with such a capability. Enduse applications include railings, ballustrades, interior partitions, store fixtures, insulating glass, showers and canopies. In 2017, the company is adding a third straight-line polisher/mitering machine as well as a waterjet cutting machine.
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creativity with highly controlled functionality. Full expression of vision and outstanding budget-smart performance delivery are now possible with digital ceramic in-glass printing. The company offers easy implementation of any pattern or design with unlimited colours and high resolution for fine details. Durability and accuracy are achieved with inks fused into the glass, providing unmatched resistance to scratching, acid, UV light and weather. Precise microdrop printing allows accurate photorealistic and graphic designs. The ability to combine transparent, translucent and opaque details in any way with full freedom in colours and shades and the possibility to create doublevision designs for different front and back experiences are moving glass printing into the realm of tools for design. High Performance Glazing helps design teams express their artistic vision in doors and windows, dividers, wall covers, bathrooms and showers, kitchens, balustrades and balconies, public art, canopies, façades, stained glass, signs, memorials and other glass elements while meeting the full range of functional requirements and sustainable architecture goals.
COMPLIES WITH ALL CODES
glassopolis.com
Glassopolis will be discussing the changes to the Canadian national standards and building codes with respect to wired glass and will be presenting Protect3 safety glass. This product is fully compliant with both UL fire-rated standards and the new Canadian impactsafety standard CAN/CGSB 12.1. Protect3 safety glass is the best priced option for a building-code-compliant fire-rated glazing product. Each piece comes fully UL labeled as required under the codes ensuring that you are getting what is needed. Users can avoid the risk of unlabelled product and unwanted liability. Protect3 Safety Glass from Glassopolis is suitable for a wide range of fire-rated projects.
MULTIPLE FINISHES
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Muto is a new manual sliding door system from DormaKaba. It offers a slim profile that is deceptively simple and conceals a range of optional features that enhance ease of operation and convenience. The Dormotion damping mechanism, SoftClose, offers the convenience of powerfree self-closing. Also available is the Muto status indicator, which allows the door to be monitored from anywhere in the building. Muto is particularly suitable for glass applications, but can be adapted for wood, metal or other door material solutions. Unparalleled design in multiple finishes; choose from aluminum, similar to satin stainless, or over 200 custom RAL colors. Muto can handle door panels ranging from 110 pounds or less to as much as 330 pounds and is available in single- or double-panel, synchro, self-closing and telescopic models. Tri-Temp Glass has manufactured tempered glass for showers, railings, entrance systems, interior partitions and architectural glass applications since 2007.
• Tempered up to 96 x 144
• Custom Laminated up to 86 x 144
• Bent Tempered Laminated to 66 x 96
BEATS BARRIER CHALLENGES
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Building envelope contractors can address the shortcomings of other air barriers with the Dow Corning Silicone Air Barrier System – a water-based 100 per cent silicone air barrier complemented by a fully compatible system. Providing airtight performance that exceeds industry standards, the system accommodates building movement and eliminates system failures due to material incompatibility. The system’s long-term UV resistance gives architects additional design freedom in applications such as rainscreens by eliminating the concern of UV affecting air barrier performance. A full-system warranty is available for greater peace of mind. The Dow Corning Silicone Air Barrier System, which delivers primerless adhesion, vapour permeability and breathability is ABAA-evaluated and provides performance that passes NFPA 285 assembly testing. The water-based, low-VOC formulation can be applied by a onecoat spray or be roller-applied at temperatures as low as -6 C. The system starts with Dow Corning DefendAir 200, a 100 per cent silicone liquid-applied air and water barrier. Flexible, seamless and vapour-permeable, Dow Corning DefendAir 200 is suitable for use on many wall substrates. A range of high-performance components complements the air barrier, including Dow Corning 778 Silicone Liquid Flashing, a fluid-applied flashing for weatherproofing challenging window and door openings and building transitions; the Dow Corning Silicone Transition System, comprising precured silicone rubber strips and corners for sealing window-to-wall and other building transitions; Dow Corning 758 Silicone Weather Barrier Sealant; and Dow Corning 791 Silicone Weatherproofing Sealant.
THREE DIMENSIONAL MOTION
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GLG will be introducing the new GLG model 400M-3D machine with 880 pounds of lifting capacity featuring its signature 3D technology. The company will show off its full proportional hydraulic functionality with three-dimensional boom tip manipulation achieving superior precision millimeter accuracy at the Top Glass show in Mississauga. The 400M-3D is also equipped with a full hydraulic powered telescopic boom with 49.5-inch extension from front wheels making it ideal for exterior window installations while working from the inside. The boom also offers a manual side shift feature simplifying installation processes. The overall width of the 400M-3D with single wheels is 35 inches, and 42.5 inches with dual wheels on both sides. The side load capacity with single wheels is 220 pounds, dual wheels bring that up to 440lbs. The tires are foam filled for no-flat protection. The overall length of the GLG 400M-3D machine is 89.7 inches with zero turning radius, making it capable of working in minimal access areas. No outriggers are required, which minimizes operator error during the pick and carry process. The machine is self-propelled using battery electric technology. The operating power system is a 24 Volt DC electric system with 115V/230V charging systems powering two 12V DC heavy duty batteries for 10 hours operating time. All GLG products comply with worldwide machinery directives.
by MARGARET
Highlights from a busy conference
The Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance held its winter conference in Clearwater, Fla., Jan. 23 through 26 and heard updates from all our task groups. Here are some highlights.
Roland Rossman of Garibaldi Glass chairs the certification committee and reported on its activities. The Quality Management System task group to the conference that the first section of the new quality manual, TM‐4500 (the manufacturing quality procedures system) has been published and a complimentary copy has been issued to the primary contact of all IGMA member companies in good standing as part of the benefits of membership. The Tier II, III and IV documents are in various stages of balloting and should become available later this spring. It is anticipated that the complete set of documents that encompass the IGMA insulating glass fabrication quality management system will be available by mid‐year.
The Sealant Adhesion to Spacer task group reported that the TB‐2700‐XX, Sealant Adhesion to Spacer Test Method has been successfully balloted to the committee and will now be balloted to the IGMA Technical Policy Committee. Once the document has been approved at all levels, final filming of the video will start.
The Emerging Technologies and Innovation Committee is chaired by Helen Sanders of Technoform Insulation and co‐chaired by David Cooper of Guardian Industries. The Advanced Fenestration Testing task group is reviewing the data from three different test protocols to determine which test method would be the preferred one to pursue to obtain test results sooner than under the ASTM E 2190 protocol. The test method is not intended to replace the ASTM E 2190, rather
Presentations from the IGMA Winter Conference are available to members online.
it will complement it and provide the basis for interim approvals for certification. The Vacuum Insulating Glass task group has completed a technical bulletin on VIG and is reviewing development of an ISO standard.
Technical Services Committee is chaired by Jeff Haberer of Trulite Glass and Aluminum Solutions. The Guidelines and Tolerances for IGU Cavity Width task group is working on an interactive webpage, which will include a summary of available literature on the subject of solar reflectance targeting both consumers and industry. The page will also include a public response option to allow for data collection for market research. Guidelines for Dimensional Tolerances for Insulating Glass Units, TB‐1200‐83(16) has been published and all member companies in good standing should have received their complimentary copy. IG Cavity Compensation is a new task group that is developing a technical manual providing generic design alternatives for cavity compensation for insulating glass units and determining conditions that impact the pressure in the IGU cavity. The PIB Migration task group is close to completing an Information Bulletin on the compatibility testing of glazing materials related to the performance of PIB in insulating glass units and a technical bulletin specific to PIB as a primary sealant. The Visual Quality task group has successfully balloted content for a consumer web page on understanding glass esthetic standards.
The Education and Safety Committee chaired by Bill Briese of GED Integrated Solutions organizes IGMA’s IG Fabricator Workshops. The results of the two workshops held in May at Intertek in Plano, Texas, and November in St. Paul, Minn. were reviewed noting that both workshops were an enormous success. A third workshop was held at Exova in Toronto, Ont. The final Preventing IG Failures education seminar was held in October at the GlassBuild America trade show in Las Vegas.
All presentations from this conference and from past conferences are available to the IGMA membership. The IGMA website is constantly being updated so check frequently for new information in the Members Only section. To receive your unique user name and password, please contact the office. •
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by FRANK FULTON
Good news? We’ll see…
I’m not happy and am somewhat crestfallen.
If you are a regular reader of You Bet Your Glass, you’re well aware of OGMA’s involvement with Prompt Payment Ontario and our long running battle to get legislated fair payment terms for the glazing contractor trade.
I had great hope that the Review of the Ontario Construction Lien Act would make recommendations that would improve the fairness of the laws governing construction in our province and once and for all put into law that trades must be paid in a timely manner. The review document called Striking the Balance: Expert Review of Ontario’s Construction Lien Act was made public by the Ministry of the Attorney General at the end of September. The ministry has committed to completing the draft legislation by the end of May.
Here are some of the highlights from the review:
“We recommend that a prompt payment regime be legislated in Ontario and that it be applied to both the public and private sectors. Prompt payment should be implemented by creating a statutory scheme to be implied into all construction contracts that do not contain equivalent terms...
“We recommend that the trigger for payment should be the delivery of a proper invoice; provided that certification for payment (if there is certification for payment provided in the contract) must follow submission....
“As between owner and general contractor a 28 day payment period be applied, that is triggered by the submission of a proper invoice. As between general contractor and subcontractor,
“As between owner and general contractor a 28 day payment period be applied that is triggered by submission of a proper invoice.”
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a further 7 days from receipt of payment from the owner would be required, and so on down the contractual chain....
”The time period for preservation of a lien should be extended to 60 calendar days...
“We recommend that adjudication be implemented as a targeted interim binding dispute resolution method available as a right to parties to construction contracts and subcontractors in both the public and private sectors in Ontario [and] that the decision of an adjudicator should be binding on the parties and they should comply with the decision until either: a) the dispute is finally determined by legal proceedings or arbitration; or b)by agreement by the parties that the decision of the adjudicator is finally binding...
“The Act should be amended to provide for the mandatory release of holdback, but not the mandatory early release of holdback…”
“We recommend that the Act should be amended to permit partial release of holdback on either a phased or annual basis, if provided for in the construction contract entered into by the parties, subject to a significant monetary and time-based threshold in the case of annual release...
“We recommend that the current scheme should be supplemented by allowing the replacement of cash holdback with a Letter of Credit or a demand-worded Holdback Repayment Bond...
“The Act should be amended to require broad form surety bonds to be issued for all public sector projects...
“The Act should be amended to require sureties to pay all undisputed amounts within a reasonable time from the receipt of a payment bond claim.”
Now, you’re probably wondering what kind of Electric Kool Aid Fulton’s been drinking and what can he possibly be unhappy about. All of these recommendations look like a big win for our trades! Unfortunately, for all these good points being recommended there are a whole pile of takeaways. We’re still trying to negotiate these points but probably won’t know how successful we’ve been until the draft legislation is released. The devil will be in the detail. I’ll tell you about the source of my angst in the next edition. •
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