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Optimizing Carbon Emissions in Insulating Glass and Aluminum Frames

There's a push to considering the dual impact of embodied and operational carbon emissions in building materials. To reduce emissions, those in the glass industry can consider investing in triple glazed and/or durable IGUs. Companies should also be considering the content of the frame, and where it's sourced from.

By William Green | October 25, 2023

The Potential Impact of AI on Flat Glass, Window, and Door Fabricators

Artificial intelligence is on everyone's minds. How will it impact the flat glass industries? Here's a few ways it can improve and streamline your business.

By Chris Kammer | October 24, 2023

ABI, HOF, CGA and More

Tough week both professionally and personally, but resilience is always the word around here so we plug on. 

By Max Perilstein | October 24, 2023

How to Take Demountable Glass Wall Systems to the Next Level

Demountable glass partitions offer a variety of opportunities and benefits, especially for the interior office environment. They offer design teams alternatives for space utilization, create openings for natural light, offer noise control, and more.

Building the Future: Students Explore the Diverse World of Construction Trades

The Associated Builders and Contractors—Inland Pacific Chapter (ABC—IPC) Trades Night event, held Oct. 12, 2023, at Ferris High School in Spokane, Washington, brought together more than 40 employers, educators and training partners to offer students and parents a first-hand look at construction trades-related jobs and opportunities.

Shifting paradigms with parking structure designs

Representing a $131 billion dollar industry, parking garage construction is a significant segment of the building market. Garage facade construction can be dynamic, and can include a range of finished architectural aluminum products.

By Tammy Schroeder | October 16, 2023

All About the Prep

Obviously everything in the industry right now is GlassBuild focused, so of course the latest Glass Magazine leads with it and goes in heavy on the event. If you are attending, being prepared by checking out that issue now will really help you get ready for the show. If you are not attending, you can at least learn a bit of what the latest and greatest of what will be happening in Atlanta in a few weeks.

By Max Perilstein | October 16, 2023

Solutions-based Community

At a tradeshow like GlassBuild America, there’s always something new to see and education opportunities abound. No matter what aspect of your business you’re looking to improve, GlassBuild America will have a solution.

Hear the Trends and then More

I get asked a ton on “trends” and what I see coming down the path, so I am pretty stoked that I’ll soon have the ability to moderate a panel all about trends and what is next! At GlassBuild on day one; the very first session on the Main Stage at 10:30 a.m., the panel will be focused on trends and happenings to watch in our space. The panel is absolutely rock solid awesome.

By Max Perilstein | October 09, 2023

Tips on Winning an Award Nomination

With the 2023 Window + Door Awards currently open, many companies are wondering how they can achieve a winning title. Here are some tips on how to do so.