GLASS CANADA ENDORSED BY THE February 2017 • Volume 29 Number 1 Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance FEATURES 24 Adhesives and sealants showcase We’re stuck on these great solutions. INNOVATIONS 22 Schools with a view Advances in fire-rated glass are transforming what is possible in institutional architecture. ASSOCIATIONS 7 10 17 18 Canadian Glass Association Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance Fenestration Canada COLUMNISTS Fenestration Forum by Brian Burton 12 ONLINE 26 You Bet Your Glass by Frank Fulton Heavy lifting Large format glass is fun for architects, but poses some unique challenges for installers. Lifting these heavy, awkward panels into place can be a safety hazard as well as a logistical nightmare. Here’s how some contractors are clearing the hurdles. TOP GLASS 2017 Tune in to Top Glass Canada’s commercial glazing conference returns April 20 to the International Centre in Mississauga, Ont. You can check out the speaker lineup, register and review the sponsors and exhibitors online at topglasscanada.com. GLASS CANADA | FEBRUARY 2017 3