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Taking Glazing Online: Glazier's Tool Field App For Service Glass Companies

A Q&A with Steven Albert, sales manager of the service and maintenance division for S. Albert Glass Co., a D.C.-area contract glazier, about Glazier’s Tool, an all-in-one app for the jobsite.

April 25, 2022

4 Reasons to Book Your Glassbuild 2022 Trip Now

In-person events of all sizes are returning, and what does this mean? It means get ready for GlassBuild 2022. I want to give your four reasons why GlassBuild 2022 cannot be missed.

By Pete de Gorter | April 25, 2022

Top Glass Recap

Top Glass happened this past week, and it really was a tremendous event and opportunity to once again bring everyone back together in person. It was also good to get to Canada for the first time since 2019 and see and catch up with so many.

By Max Perilstein | April 25, 2022

Do You Want to Grow Your Glass Company?

Of all the many things we discuss each week on the Shower Door Professionals live-stream, the topic of how to grow a glass business is probably the most popular. The first question to ask is whether you want to grow your business.

By Chris Phillips | April 19, 2022

Why Fenestration is a Crucial Part of a Sustainable Future

If we work together, we can foster real change and create a more sustainable fenestration industry. It’s going to require participation at all levels from members and participants to federal partners and green building groups. But the time is now to lead the way and be part of the solution to build a sustainable future.  

The Role of Glass in 2022, and Beyond

February 2022 kicked off the International Year of Glass, or IYOG 2022, as designated by the United Nations (UN). This designation allows us in the industry to highlight the transformative aspects of this essential building material.

By Chris Kammer | April 18, 2022

Life and Business Lessons

Exciting new podcast for this month is now live! Went from coast to coast in a few different sides of our business and really walked away with a lot of insight. 

By Max Perilstein | April 18, 2022

Disruption Alert: Transparent Solar

A conversation with Ubiquitous Energy about the opportunity for renewable energy and how solar windows can enable smarter homes.

About Innovation

As we discussed labor and supply challenges, product trends, manufacturing capabilities and more, I kept noticing the overriding theme of innovation. Innovation in how to mitigate labor and supply chain struggles, innovation in product development and innovation in manufacturing processes.

How to Prosper In Adversity

These market conditions can’t last forever. When we do finally return to something resembling normal, the skills we have learned along the way will be highly beneficial for ongoing success.