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The Other Shoe Dropped

If last week was the earthquake, then this week was the aftershock. And a heck of an aftershock indeed.

By Max Perilstein | June 20, 2022

Energy-efficient Windows Offer Reason for Optimism

Putting more energy-efficient windows, doors and skylights into service depends on functioning, resilient global supply chains. While fenestration product manufacturers still face challenges meeting demand, post-pandemic consumer attitudes may offer some relief.

CREATING RECYCLING INFRASTRUCTURE FOR A CIRCULAR ECONOMY

Windows that are removed from buildings at the time of replacement or demolition can be recycled. Attendees of the NGA Glass Conference: Chicago, taking place July 18-20, 2022, at the Renaissance Chicago North Shore hotel, will discuss how to encourage architectural glass recycling.

By Karen Wegert | June 14, 2022

The Friday Stunner

Wow. Well on a day that it was announced U.S. Inflation was at its highest rate in 40 years, another bombshell was dropped by a major float glass company.

By Max Perilstein | June 13, 2022

Evidence of Growth

The Top Manufacturers Report and List shows just how much the industry is growing in a tricky business landscape.

Starting the Conversation on Mental Health in Construction

The unique challenges the construction industry faces, and how employers and colleagues can help.

Use Value Engineering to Maximize Function and Lower Costs

Our industry is faced with a dilemma: How do we help our clients work around the financial constraints, maintain the functional and aesthetic goals, and ensure that the building is completed on time? The answer is value engineering.

By William Green | June 10, 2022

Raising Awareness of the Glazing Trade

When I attended Trades Night, an event designed to spread awareness about construction trades to high school students, I found career professionals ready to demo the most exciting parts of their profession.

Kitchen Confidential and Industry Sub-cultures

I've been reading about the life of Anthony Bourdain, the celebrity chef. It didn’t take me very long to start drawing comparisons from the restaurant world to other industries—such as the glass and fenestration industries.

By David Vermeulen | June 06, 2022

Great People, Resources, Cities and More

The latest “From the Fabricator” podcast is now live. Once again, I feel like the luckiest person around with getting to know new and ultra-cool people in our industry and then sharing their knowledge with all of you. Thank you for checking it out! 

By Max Perilstein | June 06, 2022