Industry Links
This fenestration industry information is provided by the Showcase Window and Door Company. Below is a list of informational links to a variety of building, construction and fenestration industry websites. Both professionals and homeowners may find this information helpful. The listing below includes publications that cover new construction, replacement, remodeling, and the fenestration industry, in particular. Please check back as this information will be updated.
Definition
fenestration
noun fen·es·tra·tion \ˌfe-nə-ˈstrā-shən\
1 : the arrangement, proportioning, and design of windows and doors in a building
Source: Merriam-Webster Dictionary
Fenestration Industry Publications
Builder Magazine
http://www.builderonline.com
Building, Design & Construction Magazine
http://bdcnetwork.com/green
Door & Window Market Magazine
http://www.dwmmag.com
Journal of Light Construction
http://www.jlconline.com
Qualified Remodeler
http://www.qualifiedremodeler.com
Rate It Green Directory
http://www.rateitgreen.com
Remodeling Magazine
http://www.remodeling.hw.net
Replacement Contractor
http://www.replacementcontractoronline.com
Window & Door
http://windowanddoor.com
Fenestration Industry Research Sources
IBIS World
Window installation market research (for purchase).
http://www.ibisworld.com/industry/window-installation.html
Fredonia Group
Windows & Doors – Industry Market Research, Market Share, Market Size, Sales, Industry Trends and more (for purchase).
http://www.freedoniagroup.com/Windows-And-Doors.html
Window and Door “Top 100” List
Top 100 U.S. window and door manufacturers (free report).
https://windowanddoor.com/article/marchapril-2017/top-100-manufacturers-2017?page=0%2C6
Industry-Related Organizations and Trade Associations
Aluminum Extruders Council
www.aec.org
American Architectural Manufacturers Association
www.aamanet.org
American Institute of Architects
www.aia.org
ARCAT
(Free architectural information on building materials, manufacturers, specifications, etc.)
http://www.arcat.com
American Society of Civil Engineers
www.asce.org
ASTM International
(Formerly American Society for Testing and Materials)
www.astm.org
Building Enclosure Technology and Environment Council
(Part of the National Institute of Building Sciences)
www.nibs.org
Building Performance Institute
www.bpi.org
Energy Star Windows
(Managed by the Environmental Protection Agency)
www.energystar.gov
Insulating Glass Certification Council
www.igcc.org
Installation Masters Institute
www.installationmastersusa.com
Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance
www.igmaonline.org
National Association of Home Builders
www.nahb.org
National Association of the Remodeling Industry
www.nari.org
National Fenestration Rating Council
www.nfrc.org
National Glass Association
www.glass.org
National Sunroom Association
National Sunroom Association
Residential Energy Performance Network
www.resnet.us
Safety Glazing Certification Council
www.sgcc.org
U.S. Green Building Council
(LEED)
www.usgbc.org
The Vinyl Institute
www.vinylinfo.org
Window & Door Manufacturers Association
www.wdma.com