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Schools Using Aluminum Products to be More Inviting

School districts serve students from diverse backgrounds and abilities. When a child feels welcomed, it not only makes a difference in their academic success, but also in their personal development. The right finish choices support schools in achieving their goals, budgets, schedules and long-term value. 

By Tammy Schroeder | August 27, 2024

Never Alone: Suicide Prevention

Everyone has a role to play in suicide prevention

Can't Miss Event

Last week I wrote about GlassBuild and the Main Stage. For this week, I wanted to immediately hit on what is happening at the Glazing Executives Forum.

By Max Perilstein | August 26, 2024

A Look at Luxury

How Stately Doors and Windows entered and continues to grow in the high-end luxury market.

By Laurie Cowin | August 23, 2024

How to Create a Culture of Safety in the Glass Handling Industry

Working with heavy materials like glass can be dangerous if proper precautions aren't taken. Employers and employees alike must prioritize safety in order to create a safe work environment. Here are some best practices for creating a culture of safety in your operation.

By Merv Campbell | August 22, 2024

Triple Threat Pod

The latest From the Fabricator podcast is out and it’s a super-sized edition with three amazing guests covering a wide range of topics once again. I kick it off with Syndi Sim of q-Railing and of course the energy is there and flowing, but also lots of perspective plays and insights that I found very refreshing and helpful. Then I connect with Jenni Chase of the National Glass Association and her role within the Workforce Development realm is massive and crucial and it was good to hear about all of the work happening there and resources both in play now and forthcoming.

By Max Perilstein | August 19, 2024

Building for the Future

The AI revolution is at our doorstep. This two-part series will look at what AI can do for your manufacturing business.

By Chris Kammer | August 16, 2024

Taking Back the Market | Equipping Glaziers to Compete in Division 10 | Part 2

How glaziers can get back into this market segment: the channels through which Division 10 demountable wall systems are sold, what A&D firms consider in partners, and how glaziers can benefit from this work.

By Jeff Phillips | August 16, 2024

Let’s Destigmatize Mental Health

Construction and manufacturing have solid plans for physical health and safety. Now it’s time to get serious about mental health.

By Laurie Cowin | August 13, 2024

Industry winners

I celebrate the winners of the annual Glass Magazine Awards, which show us what glass and glazing can do. Plus, a look at struggling ABI indicator, and an important discussion on mental health in the construction industries.

By Max Perilstein | August 12, 2024