Latest Articles in Retail Glass
Five final rules to work by
January 1, 2009
Customers are the lifeline of a business. Last month, we took a look at the first five rules business owners should follow to obtain customer feedback. Here, we’ll examine the final five.
Architects are free to dream big with glass
December 4, 2008
Commercial architects now have the flexibility – literally – to get creative with their building designs and energy savings.
December 4, 2008
A look at two strengthened glass detectors: EDTM SG2700 from EDTM Inc., Toledo, Ohio, and Merlin TGI from Bohle America Inc., Charlotte, N.C.
December 1, 2008
All major manufacturers of aluminum storefront systems, and all insulating glass fabricators and manufacturers provide written instructions for the proper installation of their products. Experience has shown me that many glass shops don’t know about those instructions or choose to disregard them.
November 30, 2008
No, we are not talking about words from a popular Christmas carol, but rather the real potential for hearing loss among your employees, particularly those who are exposed to high levels of noise from machinery.The Occupational Safety and Health Administration requires an employer to provide hearing protection to employees who are exposed to certain noise levels. Common sense or your insurance ...
November 21, 2008
Risk management and loss control have become sophisticated subjects involving detailed analyses of potential risks, oftentimes with the use of computer modeling. But don't let the small stuff slide. Slips, trips, and falls can create ill will to your customers or clients, and result in lost time if your employees are injured.There are some checklists that cover everything from frayed carpet to ...
November 14, 2008
The owners of a high-end home in Southern California wanted to push the design envelope with their grand entry staircase. They wanted to build twin staircases rising up from the entry, they wanted the staircases to be glass, and they wanted the glass to be blue.
November 14, 2008
If you are located in an area that is frequented by winter storms, you know it is not too early to make sure you are prepared for winter snow removal. Whether you have your own equipment and do it yourself, or you hire a snow removal contractor to do the work for you, now is the time to review your plans or inspect your equipment to make sure you are ready.For a handy checklist for either ...
November 14, 2008
When it comes to tax deductions, solid documentation is vital. The lack of credible evidence can lead to the “red-flagging” of your tax return, a possible audit, and considerable taxation, interest and penalties. Statistics show that deductions for travel, auto and entertainment are at the top of the Internal Revenue Service's target list.
November 7, 2008
It takes only one employee complaint or lawsuit to wreak havoc on a company of any size. The financial consequences, include legal fees, depositions and settlements; and other repercussions include bad publicity for the company, negative impact on employees and clients as well.The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission received 82,792 complaints and charges in 2007 and reports that ...
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