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 ReadingHe was never really Bernie. I would wince the few times I heard someone say “nice to meet you, Bernie,” after being introduced to him. I knew he was Bernard
Continue ReadingWhile jumbo glass has been around for a while now, the number of companies that manufacture it has increased rapidly. You’ll see offerings from so many companies that I bet
Continue ReadingLast week was a very busy one in the glass and metal news business. Late on July 31, the news that Kawneer’s parent, Arconic, was seeking to sell Kawneer and its
Continue ReadingI was out of the office on an extended Fourth of July trip last week and got back yesterday morning. So what’s the first thing I wanted to do? Run
Continue ReadingGlasstec was a great show—and now that it’s over, I’ve had a little time to reflect. So if you’ll forgive me for my jetlagged pontifications, I’d like to share my
Continue ReadingThere’s a uniquely American ritual at glasstec. Whenever you run into someone from the U.S.—and there is a very healthy contingent here by the way despite the concerns about airline
Continue ReadingEveryone has his or her own indicators of the future. Whether it’s of good things to come or bad things to watch out for, we have a unique set of
Continue ReadingI woke up this morning at 3:33 a.m. Eastern time. For reasons I’ll explain, I’d already been thinking about the number 33. Then, true story, it was the first thing
Continue ReadingYou may have seen the recent announcements in some of our print and online publications about the appointment of Holly Biller to the Women’s Leadership and Networking Council of the
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