Construction technology—the area where digital and construction intersect—is one of my favorite areas of study. The technology, known as Contech, is already becoming a dominant force in the glass and
Continue Reading“The measure of intelligence is the ability to change.”
Continue ReadingAm I the only one who is a bit insulted that glass is still considered a “commodity?” Most of the commoditized glass we see now is not made in North
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“So, what’s it like to be a woman in the glass industry?” My actual answer is that I don’t know. I’ve never been anything else. “What’s it like to be
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When you make your living reporting, as I often do, you strive to provide perfect descriptions and compelling stories. When you can do so in paragraphs, you feel good. When
Continue ReadingThe news earlier this week that Guardian Glass was raising prices on many of its product categories up to 40 percent was a stunner. But should it have been? I
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Has the North American contract glazing industry recovered from COVID? A quick crunch of the numbers says it has. Overall, 2021 sales volume for top contract glaziers was up significantly
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It was a delight to be part of the Management Conference that the Texas Glass Association (TGA) held for its members on Friday, May 13, in Round Rock, Texas. (Glass
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Finding and retaining quality employees has always been one of the glass industry’s biggest challenges. It’s consistently been the number 1, 2 or 3 largest problem cited in every glazing
Continue ReadingThe 24th edition of the Building Envelope Contractors (BEC) Conference is in the books. In addition to having a feel of normalcy about it, the event serves as a miner’s
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