Twenty years after losing her younger brother to suicide, Glass Magazine's Melanie Dettmer reflects on grief, silence and the quiet acts of coworkers that helped her carry it. She makes the case that this industry — for all its toughness — already has the instinct to show up for people; what's missing is permission to talk about it.
Automation is attainable for smaller fabricators. Whether your foundation is ready for it, that’s an entirely different question. To find out if you’re ready, here’s what you have to evaluate before you take the next step.
Automation is attainable for smaller fabricators. Whether your foundation is ready for it, that’s an entirely different question. To find out if you’re ready, here’s what you have to evaluate before you take the next step.
Switchable glass has long fallen short of expectations, with hazy clear modes, unnatural-looking privacy modes, slow transitions and inconsistent durability limiting its use mostly to interior office settings. A new approach called polymer-stabilized cholesteric (PSCT) technology fixes these issues with minimal polymer, better durability and low energy use, opening the door to broader applications in health care, hospitality, workplaces, storefronts and homes.
Protective glazing systems are engineered assemblies (glass, framing, anchors, sealants) that help hospitals, behavioral health facilities and schools maintain daylight and occupant well-being while resisting hurricanes, forced entry and other threats. Because performance depends on correct installation and coordination, glazing contractors are essential to ensuring these systems deliver on safety, operational continuity and long-term institutional resilience.
As noted previously, for the summer the blog will take a different look. I still hit the news, but with it being slow in that area, having a series of catch-up interviews is a great way to not only fill space but also bring relevant updates to the market from some wonderful and classy people. The first effort is below!
Environmental Product Declarations are becoming essential for fenestration manufacturers seeking to comply with USGBC's LEED v5 Materials and Resources credit, but developing them requires careful planning around scope, product category rules, and manufacturing data. This guide outlines five key steps — from defining scope and selecting a PCR to mapping processes and partnering with an LCA consultant — to help manufacturers navigate their first EPD with confidence.
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.