GlassBuild America returns to Las Vegas this year, but while the location may be familiar, the show will offer exhibitors and attendees alike new and critical insights to support their businesses during a time of economic uncertainty
Fun new episode of the "From the Fabricator" podcast for you. It's a dive into the upcoming GlassBuild show in Vegas with two guys who have done it all at this event.
I have been at Technical Glass Products (TGP) for 24 years now—nearly half of my life and the company’s as well. TGP has been part of nearly every major milestone in my life: my engagement, my wedding, raising three children and now seeing them all off to college. I’m surprised to say these personal and professional milestones do have parallels, some expected but others caught me off guard.
The latest Architectural Billings Index is out, and, as has been the case, it was well below break-even. We are firmly in the middle of the longest slump this index has ever seen. The good news? Despite that, we truck on through the soft spots and some frustratingly disappointing business tactics and are making the most of it.
The latest issue of Glass Magazine is out, and it features the Glass Magazine Award, which I mentioned last week on the blog. Aside from that, though, it is a strong issue. Once again, some of my favorites include important pieces by Norah Dick, Rachel Vitello, Pete deGorter, and Amy Becker that cover safety, workforce, AI, and more.
Successful Life Cycle Assessments and Environmental Product Declarations both start with high-quality data and support United States Green Building Council’s LEED v5 Materials and Resources requirements. Let’s look at data gathering, the LCA consultant’s role and the importance of third-party verification.
The latest episode of the “From the Fabricator” podcast is now live, and it features two incredibly genuine people. I start with the very sharp Kristina Buckett of Dallas Flat Glass and Excel Glass Systems. Then Joe Silva joins me.