Episode 15: NFRC on their Linear Energy Analysis For Fenestration (LEAFF) Methodology
In this episode, WDMA’s Steve Orlowski sits down with Scott Hanlon, Director of Programs with the National Fenestration Rating Council to di...
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This podcast by the Window & Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) provides a mixture of content and analysis of the issues impacting the industry, along with engaging interviews of industry...
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15 episodesEpisode 14: Washington Policy Outlook; AmesburyTruth Interview
In this episode, WDMA’s Mike O’Brien and Kevin McKenney discuss the outlook for industry policy issues in Washington for the remainder of th...
Episode 13: John Burns Real Estate Consulting Interview; Proposed Canadian Formaldehyde Regs
In this episode, Mike O’Brien talks with John Burns of John Burns Real Estate Consulting about his market outlook and his firm’s “window and...
Episode 12: Nat’l Renewable Energy Labs Interview; Policy Issues Update and Outlook
In this episode, WDMA’s Jeff Inks talks with Dr. Robert Tenent about current NREL R&D projects. Then WDMA’s Mike O’Brien and Kevin McKenney...
Episode 11: 2019 WDMA Market Study Results; Franklin Adhesives Interview
In this episode, WDMA’s Mike O’Brien talks with Brad Farnsworth of The Farnsworth Group about the 2019 WDMA Market Study results. Then Mike...
Episode 10: Standard for Design Pressure Ratings; Stiles Interview
In this episode, WDMA’s Jeff Inks talks with Marvin’s Brad Fevold about rating products using the WDMA I.S.11, the Industry Standard for Ana...
Episode 9: The Culture of Safety
A important subject for all companies in the industry is how to foster a better safety culture. WDMA’s Mike O’Brien talks with Regina McMich...
Episode 8: Remodeling Market Insights
As the building season kicks into high gear, WDMA’s Mike O’Brien has an in-depth discussion with Craig Webb, president of Webb Analytics and...
Episode 7: The Year Ahead in Congress
With the shutdown over, WDMA’s Mike O’Brien and Kevin McKenney discuss the outlook for many of the critical issues that could impact the win...
Episode 6: Proposed Canadian Fenestration Requirements; Lexington Manufacturing Interview
Jeff Inks, WDMA’s Sr. VP of Advocacy, talks with Jeff Baker of WESTLab Canada about proposed federal requirements in Canada on energy effici...
Episode 5: NAHB Chief Economist on the Residential/Remodeling Outlook; CDS Logistics Interview
WDMA CEO Mike O’Brien talks with NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz about the outlook for the residential/remodeling market. Then he has a di...
Episode 4: Midterm Elections Discussion; RiteScreen Interview
WDMA Director of Government Affairs Kevin McKenney discusses the results and impact of the Midterm Elections with Jordan Stoick, Vice Presid...
Episode 3: AIA Chief Economist on the Commercial/Multifamily Outlook; Omniglass Interview
WDMA CEO Mike O’Brien talks with AIA Chief EconomistKermit Baker about the outlook for the commercial/multifamily market. Then he has a disc...
Episode 2: WDMA Market Study Results; Soft Tech Interview on Technology Trends
WDMA CEO Mike O’Brien discusses the results of the recent WDMA 2018 Market Studies with Brad Farnsworth of the Farnsworth Group. Then he has...
Episode 1: Trade/Tariff Discussion; Interview with HOPPE President
In this episode, WDMA CEO, Michael O’Brien, talks with the association’s Director of Government Affairs, Kevin McKenney, about all the recen...