Members-Only Resources

New in 2021, our technical services team has compiled answers to tough technical codes and standards questions in an easy-to-use, online help center, made exclusively for NGA members. The NGA Codes & Standards Help Center has detailed answers to questions relating to safety glazing, energy, glass inspection, bird-friendly glazing and fire-rated glazing. Members can also submit a new question.

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NGA’s AIA-Approved Presentations Eligible for Live Webinars

NGA is an approved AIA Provider of CES credits and, thanks to the involvement of our volunteer members, offers approved presentations as part of its resource library. NGA members may use these presentations as a resource when reaching out to architects and other interested parties. They are approved for use as either in-person or virtual live presentation.

Now is the time to stay in front of your stakeholders. Become an approved presenter and use NGA’s AIA-accredited presentations now to host live virtual meetings.

Presentations for Glazing Companies for Live Delivery to Architects

• Critical Reasons to Specify Insulating Glass
• Designing with Glass for Cast and Heat-Formed - NEW in 2022
• Designing with Glass for Privacy and Translucency
• Fire-Rated Glazing Today
• Glazing to Protect: Design Considerations and Performance Characteristics
• Reflected Solar Energy of Glazing Systems in Buildings 
• The Many Benefits of Laminated Glass in Architectural Design
• The Value-Added Performance of Coated Glass
• Understanding Applications for Heat-Treated Glass

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LIEN AND BOND CLAIMS IN THE 50 STATES: 2020

ASA summary of the basic requirements of the laws in all 50 states, plus Federal and District of Columbia

OSHA's Rule on Respirable Crystalline Silica   

ASA document on OSHA’s final rule requires a limit on worker exposure to silica

Subcontract Documents Suite 2020    

ASA document on bid proposal, wrap-up insurance conditions, addendum, and more

Subcontractor Negotiating Tips: A Compilation (2020)   

ASA document on helpful tips to navigate and negotiate subcontract language

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The Contractor's Compass

Monthly educational journal from the ASA.

SESCO Report

A recap of human resource and employee relations news, available through NGA's alliance with ASA.

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5 Tips to Help You Prevent & Cope with Workplace Suicide 

Suicide is at a 50-year high with 44,000 Americans dying by suicide every year.

A Safe Worker's Promise

Personal commitments you can live and work by.

Accept it - It's Yours

Accident prevention is everyone’s responsibility.

Accident Prevention Pyramid

Unsafe acts and conditions lead to progressively more serious injuries and even fatalities.

Accountability Towards Safety 

How to value safe work practices and safety programs in a positive, proactive way.

Aerial Lifts and Elevated Platform Safety--Personal Responsibilities

With good training and hazard recognition, you can ensure your safety on the job.

Arc Flash Explosion 

US Department of Labor estimates 5-10 arc flash explosions occur on the job every day in the US.

Are You Prepared for an Emergency?

Management, commitment and worker involvement are essential to an effective emergency action plan.

Battery Handling Safety 

Before working with a battery, you should have training in proper handling procedures.

Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) 

Exposure to bloodborne pathogens may occur in many ways.

Caught or Crushed Injuries 

Workers in field, industrial and office settings are all affected by caught or crush hazards.

Chemical Inventory Lists 

Employers are required to make a chemical inventory list of hazardous chemicals in the workplace.

Common Workplace Injuries 

Injuries in the workplace nationwide number approximately three million every year.

Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety 

Compressed gas cylinders are often used to store chemicals for industrial purposes.

Don't Take Back Problems Sitting Down 

Why do so many of us have back problems today? Low back pain is a warning that something is wrong.

Electrical Safety--Energized Electrical Work

With good training and hazard recognition, you can ensure your safety on the job.

Evacuation Drills

Drills are a critical component of all emergency actions plans.

Eye Protection 

Every day an estimated 1,000 eye injuries occur in American workplaces.

Fatigue 

Fatigue is associated with higher injury and accident rates within the workplace.

First Aid Basics for Common Workplace Injuries 

Having some basic first aid skills is an essential part of workplace safety.

Good Housekeeping 

Good Housekeeping helps ensure a safer, healthier workplace.

Hazardous Chemical Spills 

Hazardous Chemicals and How to Clean Up a Spill.

Hazard Communication--Pictograms

Pictograms are based on images and symbols employees throughout the world would recognize.

Improving Workplace Security in the Age of Terrorism 

Terror attacks in the news may have you feeling confused and vulnerable.

Ladder Safety--Selection and Maintenance

Ladders must be selected based on hazards and tasks.

Loading Dock Safety

A loading dock can be a potentially dangerous place for anyone that works on or around the area.

Lockout Tagout 

Lockout/Tagout steps for compliance and safety.

Lockout Tagout--The Steps to Lockout Tagout

With good training and hazard recognition, you can ensure your safety on the job.

Machine Guarding--How Are We Doing?

Machinery is a major source of injury.

OSHA Top Ten Violations of 2019 

OSHA 2019 Top Ten Cited Violations.

Preventing Strains and Sprains

With good training and hazard recognition, you can ensure your safety on the job.

Protect Your Hands and Fingers

10 rules to help protect your hands and fingers.

Safety Coaching

To instruct management on the steps of creating a safety coaching program.

Safety Rules for Power Tools

With good training and hazard recognition, you can ensure your safety on the job.

Sharp and Cutting Tool Safety 

Sharp and cutting tools can cause cuts and puncture wounds if not handled properly.

Texting and Driving

Texting can make vehicle accidents 23 times more likely to happen.

Warehouse Safety: Racks and Shelving 

The most common hazard with racking systems is the risk of collapse.

Warehousing--Know the Hazards and Think Safety!

Warehouse operations can present a wide variety of potential hazards for employees.

Welding and Hot Work--Compressed Gas Cylinders

Compressed gas cylinders are a dangerous but necessary aspect in the maintenance of our facilities.

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All About SBA Loans   

Presented by financial expert Marco Terry, managing director of Commercial Capital LLC

Annual Industry Economic Forecast

Presented by Connor Lokar, ITR Economics

BEC Presents: State of the Industry

Glass and glazing experts discuss issues, challenges, and predictions for the glass and glazing industry from their unique perspectives.

BEC Presents: Changes in Commercial Real Estate

Will office buildings ever return to full occupancy? What challenges and opportunities does this bring for the glass and glazing industry? This episode explores these questions and more in the built environment.

BEC Presents: 2021 and the Construction Industry after COVID-19

This episode dives into examples of problematic contract language, HR matters including managing a remote workforce and vaccination policy, as well as a look at real-life scenarios and how they were addressed.

BEC Presents: Innovation Using Key Glazing Codes & Standards

Is it possible to comply with multiple code requirements in the same facade? Is there a quick rule-of-thumb to determine if and when safety glazing is required? NGA's technical and advocacy team are on the case.

Business Plan Essentials    

Presented by business growth strategist Madeleine MacRae of MM MacRae Coaching and Consulting

Employee Elements of COVID-19    

Presented by Megan McDonald and Joe Brklacich of FenSource Recruiting

Legal Keys to COVID-19    

Presented by Brian K. Carroll of Sanderford & Carroll, P.C.

Prompt Payment Clauses, What to Watch Out for and How to Negotiate Them

Presented by the American Subcontractors Association

Sales & Marketing Tips    

Presented by business growth strategist Madeleine MacRae of MM MacRae Coaching and Consulting

What Contractors and Subcontractors Need to Know About Integrated Project Delivery

Presented by the American Subcontractors Association

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