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September 1, 2010The diversity and color of the field for the legendary Le Mans 24-hour race is matched by the product range of Sotraver, a local glass processing company. On an industrial estate located in the south-west of the city, Sotraver produces a huge variety of products, primarily using machines manufactured by Bystronic glass: Alongside laminated glass, customers can acquire the most diverse types...
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August 30, 2010Spotlight on Las VegasSpecial GreatGlazing series for GlassBuild America 2010, Sept. 14-16 at the Las Vegas Convention CenterGlass close-upThe basics: Even the elevators stand out at the stunning glass-clad Aria Resort & Casino in the Las Vegas CityCenter. The 61-story hotel, with 4,003 guest rooms, earned Gold Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and... -
What is the secret to a good, working customer relationship?August 25, 2010CommercialJohn D'Amario, director of sales, C/S Erectors d/b/a CSE Facades, San Ramon, Calif."Some people would say I’m the last person qualified to answer this question, particularly in today’s 'buyer’s market,' where customers can be like the schoolyard bully. At a certain point, you have to give that bully a swift kick to earn his respect. Some customers appreciate a person who...
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August 23, 2010Spotlight on Las VegasSpecial GreatGlazing series for GlassBuild America 2010, Sept. 14-16 at the Las Vegas Convention Center Photography ©Brad Feinknopf 2009 The basics: The Vdara Hotel & Spa, part of the 67-acre Las Vegas CityCenter, features a sleek patterned glass façade, enclosing the crescent shaped building. Large, horizontal windows offer sweeping views of the city... -
Glaziers, solar integrators or electricians? Industry members discussAugust 20, 2010As the solar market takes off and the building integrated photovoltaic market gains traction, solar panel installation opens up a big business opportunity for glass and glazing professionals. However, the question regarding who should install these solar panels remains undecided.There are two major types of photovoltaic module construction: standard, pre-framed modules and custom laminates (see "...
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August 16, 2010Video courtesy of YKK AP, Austell, Ga."The spans at first level were very high: 23 feet to the first support point. That's why the frames are so heavy, because you have so much internal steel to carry those loads." — Robert M. Rushing, Pre-construction Department manager, Architectural Aluminum Techniques, Orlando, Fla.The basics: Amway Arena in Orlando, Fla., the new home of the Orlando Magic,... -
August 9, 2010Photo by Matt Wargo, Architectural & Interior Photography, Philadelphia. The basics: The 100,000-square-foot King's Court English House Residence Hall at the University of Pennsylvania, originally built in 1915, underwent a major façade renovation in 2009, making it the most environmentally friendly and sustainable residence hall on the campus, according to a Wausau Window and Wall... -
August 2, 2010"The various cladding materials came together really nicely. ... It was a little tricky, and required a lot of layout and coordination, but most of the work we do is pretty detailed. We try to go after jobs like this. ... This project is almost like a catalog of all of the facades we do."—Jake Johnson, head project manager, United Panel Technologies Corp.The basics:The 55-room Nolitan luxury... -
July 25, 2010“Performance is critical. The project was tested for air, water, structural, floor displacement and seismic movement with repeated air and water tests between each requirement. This included both static and dynamic water tests on the windows, and on the unitized curtain wall. A full, two-story mock-up of the curtain wall, including the pre-cast, was assembled to match the descriptions... -
What industry trend is your company looking to capitalize on most in the next six to 12 months?July 22, 2010CommercialGil DiMaio, president, CBO Glass, Alden, N.Y. "The June 2010 issue of Glass Magazine [states] that 55 percent of glazing firms reported a decrease in sales [in 2009] and the average [decrease] was 15 percent. Discussing the average volume among glass and glazing trade contractors reveals that, within our segment, some revenues are down 25 percent to 30 percent. As a...
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NGA's newest e-mail publication delivers step-by-step auto glass removal and replacement instructions directly to your e-mail box twice a month.For subscribers who archive copies of Glass Magazine, and previously AutoGlass magazine, you can still print hard copies of the installation instructions for reference in the shop. Now, technicians with access to email in the field will also have install...
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The June 2009 issue of Glass Magazine and GlassMagazine.com will feature the 18th annual list of the year’s highest earning glazing contractors. To ensure your company’s place on the list, make your submissions before March 13.Go to the online submission form.
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This feature is part of an ongoing series of "Poker Play" articles on how owners and managers can improve their businesses. Companies that under-perform with respect to sales or profitability have one thing in common: Employees are not focused on what it takes to succeed as a company, says Richard Voreis, CEO, Consulting Collaborative, Dallas. Oftentimes, this is the result of poor...
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