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Why Robotics Aren't a One-Size-Fits-All Solution

Automation, after all, is being pushed as THE answer to problems large or small in all industries, right along with AI.  While these are powerful tools, utilizing them in the incorrect way will set you behind. By striking the right balance between automation and human involvement, fabricators can unlock new opportunities for innovation and success in this dynamic industry.

Safety. Security. Screens.

There are some surprising ways in which your screens strategy can deliver higher value, enhanced security, and even safety—both for you and your customers.

New Pod and It's a huge week!

A great new podcast ep, plus BEC/GPAD! We're in Nashville, with the best of the best in our space, and I can’t wait to learn and listen and catch up with old friends and make some new ones as well.

By Max Perilstein | March 04, 2024

Breaking Barriers and Navigating the Glass Industry

During the first California Glass Association meeting of the year in January, I had the chance to sit down and talk to Kristie Rehberger, general manager, A GlasCo Inc., about how she got started in the industry, challenges she faces, what advice she has for other women and her future plans in the industry.

Tackling the Industry’s Biggest Challenge: Labor

As part of its new workforce development initiative, NGA has developed a free downloadable guide for companies: A Guide to Recruiting at High School Career Fairs. This how-to guide is available in the NGA store, along with stickers and postcards designed to attract student attention to the trade. 

Almost There!

Next week! Yes, next week brings on the month of March and it finally brings on BEC and GPAD in Nashville. Obviously, I am very excited on both. The chance to connect with so many has me jumping out of my skin.

By Max Perilstein | February 26, 2024

Facilitating Change for the Better

Building codes change, criteria for energy efficiency changes, methods of production and distribution change. Accepting and adapting to larger changes can happen more easily when we routinely practice small changes or break larger changes into small steps.

By David Vermeulen | February 23, 2024

Destigmatizing Mental Health Discussions

Five times more people die of suicide in construction than other construction occupational fatalities combined. At GlassBuild America experts addressed mental health, risk factors, and creating a culture to aid suicide prevention.

Destigmatizing Mental Health Discussions

Construction workers have the second highest suicide rate of any industry, and five times more people die of suicide in construction than other construction occupational fatalities combined. GlassBuild America's Main Stage welcomed a panel of experts in mental health to discuss the state of mental health in the industry, the complexity of risk factors affecting workers, and ways to create a culture that can aid suicide prevention.

Bonus pod, tough loss, 'Shrinkflation,' and more

I spoke with Matt Kamper of Woodbridge Glass and Kyle Lindersmith of Burkle for my bonus pod. Plus, my thoughts on the the Superbowl (commercials). 

By Max Perilstein | February 20, 2024