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The Future Is Here

A visit to the YKK AP Technologies Lab generates excitement about the potential of robotics in construction.

By Laurie Cowin | October 08, 2024

Building for the Future: Part II

AI can offer a lot to the glass and fenestration industries. It can streamline efficiency by doing everything from calculating the best deliver route to freeing employee time for higher-skilled tasks.

By Chris Kammer | October 07, 2024

GlassBuild Dallas Recap

GlassBuild 2024 is in the books, and it was a great one. Even though many companies right now are slower than normal and backlogs lighter, the attitudes were flying along the line of “we’re going to make the best of it and do what we can to keep moving forward.”

By Max Perilstein | October 07, 2024

Creating a Better Future Through Retrofitting and Replacing

Replacing and retrofitting window, curtainwall, storefront and entrance systems present our industry with an ongoing, important opportunity to improve the energy efficiency of existing building envelopes while retaining the desired and historic appearance. 

By Tammy Schroeder | September 29, 2024

AI Risk Considerations

Much to the chagrin of a science fiction author existing in the 1950s, artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly becoming an integral component in the modern workplace. It can help revolutionize operations, enhance productivity and foster innovation. 

By Sara Barchak | September 29, 2024

Finally GlassBuild Time!

If you ever followed pro wrestling, “The Rock” (a wrestler before he became a movie star) would come into the ring and exclaim… “FINALLY… The Rock has come back to… (insert city)” and that is what is on my mind right now. FINALLY. FINALLY… GlassBuild is back. FINALLY… we are in Dallas and all of us getting together to learn and network. 

By Max Perilstein | September 29, 2024

Discover New Growth Opportunities at GlassBuild 2024 in Dallas

You only have 2.5 days to accomplish everything at GlassBuild 2024. Be strategic about the companies, seminars, and people you network with. Also, take chances and try new companies or suppliers by planning your route and making appointments ahead of schedule!

By Chris Kammer | September 24, 2024

GlassBuild Pod Preview and More

New Podcast episode for your GlassBuild preview and/or trip in. Because it’s a special occasion, it’s also a massive podcast with four segments. Most people watch and listen in chunks anyway, so I figured for this one, why not go big heading into the biggest show of the year?

By Max Perilstein | September 23, 2024

Discover New Growth Opportunities at GlassBuild 2024 in Dallas

You only have 2.5 days to accomplish everything at GlassBuild 2024. Be strategic about the companies, seminars, and people you network with. Also, take chances and try new companies or suppliers by planning your route and making appointments ahead of schedule!

By Chris Kammer | September 16, 2024

Demountable Partitions

One common claim associated with demountable partitions is their flexibility, particularly in terms of reconfiguration. However, a closer look reveals that this flexibility might not be as practical as it seems. 

By Steven Albert | September 13, 2024