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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...

Episodes

15 episodes

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...

00:13:51Mar 13, 2020

Episode 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...

00:34:38Dec 6, 2019

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...

00:35:57Sep 27, 2019

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...

00:40:39Aug 28, 2019

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...

00:27:52Jul 29, 2019

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...

00:31:45May 31, 2019

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...

00:24:46Apr 24, 2019

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...

00:31:30Mar 28, 2019

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...

00:27:26Feb 22, 2019

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...

00:34:30Jan 30, 2019

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...

00:34:19Dec 12, 2018

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...

00:32:22Nov 13, 2018

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...

00:30:40Sep 28, 2018

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...

00:27:29Aug 31, 2018

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...

00:50:36Jul 27, 2018