Fenestration companies should invest in detailed project case studies, not just as marketing tools but as a way to recognize team achievements, build internal morale, and demonstrate technical credibility to external audiences. A compelling case study should cover the challenge, solution, team effort, results, and visuals—transforming technical complexity into a narrative that honors both the people and performance behind the work.
Aging windows in older buildings pose an overlooked health risk because deteriorating paint containing lead can release contaminated dust. Despite this, windows fall outside the kind of time-based inspection and maintenance frameworks that govern other building safety systems, unlike programs such as New York's facade inspection law.
I’ve got a great new episode of the “From the Fabricator” podcast out and ready for your listening pleasure. This time out, two really fascinating and talented people who have found our industry and, for one, I think it’ll be home for a long time, and, for the other, he’s ours forever, thankfully!
Color plays a major role in defining a home’s personality, curb appeal and overall aesthetic. As designers and homeowners gain access to more options beyond standard white PVC systems, color has become an increasingly important factor in window and door selection.
As you may have picked up, there’s a lot happening at GlassBuild this fall. One of the areas that has me pretty stoked is that there’ll be a program celebrating family-owned businesses! The family-owned business has been around for more than 100 years and is still going strong, serving as the backbone of our space. Getting folks together to honor it will be amazing.
I’ve got a special new episode of “From the Fabricator” this time out. A solo guest episode with Lakisha Woods, President & CEO of the National Glass Association. Lakisha has been in office for almost a year, and I thought timing-wise, it was the perfect opportunity to catch up with her, see how the year has gone, get her impressions of our space, and find out some of the new stuff coming down the road… and there is a lot!
So, if you only read this blog via Glass Magazine Weekly, I did have a post last week with a special episode of From the Fabricator, a classy family celebrates an open house, a couple of good people moves and much more. With the holidays this past week, this is more of a quick hit, catch-up post. And on the shorter side. So here goes!
From time to time, I get the question about advocacy. As in, what sort of advocacy is happening in our industry? I think there is a perception that the only path to advocacy is through face-to-face or 1:1 meetings with members of the legislative branches of government. And while that is a form, I believe some of the best advocacy happens at the grassroots level. From volunteers and from leaders within industry-focused trade organizations.