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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In the construction industry, mental health is often stigmatized and overlooked. Procore hosted a webinar that emphasized the importance of creating a safe and supportive workplace culture that prioritizes mental health and well-being. Moderated by Procore's Director of Industry Transformation, Sasha Reed, the panelists consisted of Fred Mills, founder, The B1M, Brian Murray, CEO, Ryan Companies and Alison Mirams, former CEO, Roberts Co.