First VIG Load Resistance Data from Michigan Tech at FGIA Calgary
Michigan Tech researchers shared first commercial-scale VIG load resistance and durability data at FGIA Calgary, giving Canadian specifiers early insights.
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B.C. pre-bid multiresidential projects signal glazing demand
ConstructConnect's September 2026 top 10 pre-bid B.C. multi-residential projects, ranked by project value, highlight upcoming window and curtain wall work.
Counter-tariffs and Buy Ontario squeeze glazing specs
Fenestration Canada warns counter-tariffs hit aluminum and steel doors, windows and fasteners as Ontario's premier pressures architects on Buy Ontario compliance.
Canadian Nonresidential Starts Hit Five-Year Slow Patch
Canadian nonresidential starts hit $26.6B in H1 2026, the slowest June pace in five years. Seven of nine categories fell, pointing to a softer glazing pipeline.
Pinnacle SkyTower Ends Cladding with Final Glass Parapet
Toronto's Pinnacle SkyTower has completed curtain wall cladding at the mechanical penthouse, leaving a short glass parapet and exposing the concrete summit.
TYPAR’s New F.A.S.T. Tape Takes Aim at Window Installation Water Leaks
TYPAR's F.A.S.T. tape pairs acrylic adhesion with a 12-month UV rating, giving Canadian window installers a lower-cost sealing option for harsh climates.
Oshawa's Foundry District Breaks Ground, Glazing Work Ahead
Medallion breaks ground on Oshawa's Foundry District, launching two towers and curtain wall, window supply opportunities for Ontario glaziers.
Canadian housing starts fall 5% in July, Q2 permits drop
CMHC says July housing starts fell 5% to 229,074 units, while StatCan reports Q2 residential permits dropped 4.3%, cooling Canadian window and door demand.
Ontario Toddler Death Lawsuit Tests High-Rise Window Safety
A lawsuit over a toddler’s fatal 19th-floor fall in Toronto alleges unsafe window glass and poor maintenance, raising legal stakes for Ontario glazing contractors.
PCL's $768M Ottawa science campus win signals glazing scope
PCL's $768.6M contract for Ottawa's federal science campus signals a multi-year institutional build with high-performance glazing opportunities for contractors.
Vancouver Approves 79-Storey Supertall, Curtain Wall Work Looms
Vancouver City Council approved Holborn Group's rezoning for a 68-storey hotel supertall and two residential towers, signalling a curtain wall opportunity.
NAFS 2026 Published: What Canadian Window Makers Need to Know
The 2026 NAFS standard is out, making a secondary designator mandatory on window and door labels. Here's what the Canadian code adoption path looks like.
Ontario hospital work pushes commercial intentions higher
June building permit data showed Ontario hospital permits lifted non-residential intentions, with institutional work up $1.5 billion in Toronto.
CleanBC abruptly cancels window rebate, shaking BC market
CleanBC closed its Better Homes Energy Savings window rebate program on July 6 after one week's notice, forcing B.C. homeowners to finish work by July 31.
Ontario Building Code review opens door to new fenestration rules
Ontario's Building Code review could rewrite fenestration performance rules as an expert panel targets unnecessary costs and delays. Comments close Aug. 14.
Installation Masters Update Raises Installer Certification Bar
FGIA's updated InstallationMasters program adds visual training, new wind and water standards, and Spanish-language options for window installers.
Flange-mounted window guidance targets installation failures
New FGIA-WDMA standard updates flange window installation for all new construction, adding liquid-applied flashing and air seal guidance for Canadian builders.
FGIA Acoustics Update Sharpens Sound Control for Glass
FGIA's updated AAMA TIR-A1 clarifies STC and OITC testing for fenestration, giving Canadian specifiers clearer acoustics guidance for urban projects.
50% U.S. Tariff Deadline Hits Canadian Glazing Supply Chains
With U.S. tariffs set after midnight, Canadian glazing fabricators face cost pressure and uncertainty, even as FedDev Ontario rolls out exporter help.
Low-carbon aluminum push may cut glazing frame emissions
Ottawa's $100 million investment in Rio Tinto Alcan's Elysis demonstration plant could reduce embodied carbon in Canadian window and curtain wall frames.