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The updated UFC 4-010-01 (2012) has been released.

March 21, 2012

Based on a quick review, here are the major changes/impact that I see: 1) The biggest change Conventional Construction Stand-Off Distances. This is a huge…

New Criteria in Aluminum Code Translates to More Cost for Glazing Contractors

February 3, 2012

Great article publised in US Glass by Sahely Mukerji quoting Stewart Jeske and some of our clients about important storefront issues.    Read the short article…

Gathering Missing Information on Blast Projects Saves Time

January 31, 2012

Many blast project specs do not provide enough information to come up with the equivalent 3-second blast design pressure from ASTM F2248. Glazing contractors can…

Polar Bear Attacks Glass – Underwater Viewing Design

January 31, 2012

Hogle Zoo Acquatic project The work JEI Structural Engineering did for the Hogle Zoo Acquatic project turned up some interesting research. We hope you’ll enjoy…

2012 International Code requirements for windows and doors

January 31, 2012

The information provided on this page was published in e-glass weekly by a code consultant for the American Architectural Manufacturers Association www.aamanet.org on January 31, 2012. …

Glass Solar Powered Highway – prototype

January 3, 2012

Glass Solar Powered Highways – prototype Solar Roadways are being developed to pave roads with solar panels that you can drive on. Co-founder Scott Brusaw…

Zoo Exhibit Design Company Underwater Viewing Project Research

September 8, 2011

The work JEI Structural Engineering did for the Hogle Zoo Aquatic project turned up some interesting research. So we hope you’ll enjoy these videos.   It…

FUTURE CHANGES TO UFC CODE / ASTM F2248 STANDARD

August 12, 2011

FUTURE CHANGES TO UFC CODE / ASTM F2248 STANDARD For the past several years, the Unifed Facilities Criteria (UFC 4-010-01) has been the governing code…

Be Careful With Manufacture Storefront Design Charts

July 16, 2011

Glaziers should keep this in mind when selecting open shaped vertical mullions and stay well under the curve projections that are indicated.    If glaziers use…

Automatic Sliding Doors Have Operational Limitations

July 16, 2011

Automatic Sliding Doors Have Operational Limitations Automatic Sliding Doors . It’s important for glazing contractors to get information from the automatic sliding door manufacturers. In…