GlassBuild America in Las Vegas is cancelled for 2020
The next in-person GlassBuild America is scheduled for September 13-15, 2021, in Atlanta. Read the FAQ here.
Kohltech Shield creates a barrier for areas in retail locations that require close customer contact
Developed for countertops, the Kohltech Shield creates a barrier for areas in retail locations that require close customer contact (i.e. cashier, contractor desk, etc). Protective barriers are now required in most businesses and the Kohltech Shield is a perfect, professional solution to help you reach the guidelines to reopen or stay open. More here.
Minister Osborne Announces Residential Construction Rebate – Newfoundland
Today, the Honourable Tom Osborne, Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board, announced a new Residential Construction Rebate Program that will allow homeowners to save money on construction and renovations, while also helping to stimulate the economy and employment in the province’s construction industry. Homeowners can qualify for the Residential Construction Rebate in one of two ways:
Renovation Projects
A 25 per cent rebate is available for renovation projects for principal residences, up to a maximum rebate of $10,000 (based on a $40,000 project).
New Home Construction
A rebate of $10,000 is available for new home construction on homes valued up to $350,000 before HST.
Canadian Window Manufacturer Expands to PPE for Frontline
Canadian manufacturer, North Star Windows & Doors (based in Ontario in Woodbridge and St. Thomas) has partnered with various Canadian vendors to design and source the materials required to produce protective face shields for our frontline workers, such as medical practitioners, personal support workers, and factory employees, who have close human contact. The face shields were designed by North Star’s engineering team and are made to Federal Government Guidelines for both material and size. The design was finalized based on feedback from an Ontario hospital to ensure usability and comfort. North Star has expanded current production capabilities at their St. Thomas plant to enable up to 3,000 high-quality face shields to be manufactured per week. Read the press release here.
COVID-19 Update: New Ontario Regulation Amends Application of ESA Termination and Temporary Layoff Provisions
As businesses across the country were forced to shut their doors in the name of public health, many employers grappled and continue to grapple with implications of putting employees on a temporary layoff. Read more here from our friends at CPP Partners.
Fenestration Canada teams up with Efficiency Canada in outreach to MP’s
Fenestration Canada along with several other associations joins Efficiency Canada to make an appeal to the Federal Government for a policy focused on deeper energy savings, with more homes upgrading insulation, windows, and heating and cooling systems. We encourage our members to read the letter and if you support it, send your message. It will be sent to your local federal and provincial representative. Click “Add your voice” to submit.
