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  • The Seven Myths of Exit Planning
    These common misconceptions can derail any succession strategy
    April 30, 2013
    As a business owner, a good exit plan is crucial to profitably transferring ownership of your company. Yet, during conversations with hundreds of successful business owners, I have discovered some common misconceptions surround the exit process.Myth #1: “I will just sell my business and retire.”Fewer than 20 percent of businesses for sale actually sell, according to a study by the American...

  • Your profits: Pop quiz
    Does your management system drive sales, profits and employee accountability? Find out here.
    May 7, 2012
    The following quiz is designed to get you thinking about your company, its management and culture. 

  • Smart estimating
    Tips for contract glaziers and common mistakes to avoid
    October 21, 2009
    Estimating is one of the most important jobs of the contract glazier, particularly in a slow construction environment with fewer jobs and greater competition. Estimating too high can cost a company a job, and estimating too low can lead to bankruptcy.

  • BIM adoption cycle
    September 23, 2009
    Classical Technology Adoption Life Cycle model: a trend developed from research in the 1950's was well documented by a Business Week best seller of the mid-90s titled “Inside the Tornado” by Geoffrey Moore. This book on technology adoption in businesses foretold much of both the boom and bust of doc.com and it held true across many industries in the area of computer technology.If...

  • Recommendations for contract glaziers adopting BIM
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    September 23, 2009
    This is the first article in a two-part series addressing the rapidly growing adoption of Building Information Modeling in the glass industry. Read part two in the December issue.Read the online-only sidebar, BIM adoption cycleBuilding Information Modeling adoption will immediately affect glass companies in how they respond to requests for proposals on progressive projects. Long term, it will...

  • BIM watch
    Bringing building information modeling into the glazing industry
    August 4, 2009
    Have questions about BIM?E-mail Will Ikerd for answers. Selected questions and responses will be posted on GlassMagazine.com.Building Information Modeling will fundamentally change the glass and curtain wall industry before 2015. This bold claim is based on the observation that BIM is a process that acts as an enabling catalyst to three major building industry drivers that especially...

  • Storefront Q & A
    August 3, 2009
    Alvaro Correa, project manager for West Tampa Glass, Florida, and Mike Tracy, business development for Trainor Glass, Alsip, Ill., discuss the most challenging aspects of storefront jobs.Q&A with CorreaQ&A with Tracy

  • Top tips for custom glazing jobs
    July 28, 2009
    I define custom glazing jobs as projects where the glazing is the first of its kind, has rarely been used, or is specially made for your application. In today’s economy, you need to ask yourself if it's worth taking a risk like this before you start. If you do not feel qualified, don’t do it. You will only get burned.The project: Glass room atop 40 Bond St., New York City,...

  • Challenging storefronts
    July 15, 2009
    Read the related storefront Q&A with Alvaro Correa of West Tampa Glass, Tampa, Fla.Q&A with Mike Tracy, business development, Trainor Glass, Alsip, Ill.What are the challenges you see when it comes to storefront jobs?Achieving the architect’s design intent while giving the customer the highest value and most efficient system in regard to environmental considerations, such as...

  • Special inspection
    Third-party inspections for building envelopes
    April 15, 2009
    In many parts of the country, development of commercial projects remains strong. However, while the climate is good for business, it also can strain certain aspects of the development for developers, architect and general contractors. If you haven’t encountered a special inspector yet, or haven’t heard the term, chances are you will soon.
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