Chairman's Message
Ask Not what NFRC Can Do for You...
by Joe Hayden

In a previous Insider column, I wrote about how NFRC’s volunteer members are “The Blood in Our Veins.” While I absolutely believe that to be true, I also see potential for improvement. Like so many other service organizations, NFRC seems to follow the proverbial “80/20” rule, where 80% of the work is done by 20% of the membership. Although this is not unique to NFRC, I believe we can do better. More

Executive Director's Message
Ethics for All

Civilized society depends upon a set of rules for acceptable behavior. Recent scandals involving public officials and the current period of economic uncertainty remind us that now more than ever that we need to keep these ideals foremost in our thoughts. More

Roland Temple is no stranger to an NFRC meeting room. Over the years he has led and served on many committees, subcommittees, and task groups. Recently, he became Chair of the Certification Policy Committee and is the Codes and Standards Manager for AZS Consulting Inc.  Insider talked with Roland to find out his plans for the CPC and his thoughts on the issues facing NFRC.

Q: How did you get your start in the fenestration industry
I began working for VELUX-AMERICA in 1985 as the technical draftsman and service coordinator. As the requirements for thermal performance labeling became more of a compliance issue, VELUX recognized the need for industry involvement in the process. My job then became the codes and standards coordinator and VELUX was committed to the codes process. More