Massive industry news to start the post. Steve Weidner, President and Head of Architectural Glass at Pilkington NSG here in the US, announced his retirement. Steve has been at this for more than 45 years and, quite frankly, still brings the same energy and zest now as he was when I first met him 30 years ago.
This week, I'm preparing to head down to Dallas for the Texas Glass Association luncheon (a trip that was postponed last month). I'm looking forward to catching up with the great folks there.
A new episode of the From the Fabricator podcast has dropped and it’s got guests that may not be on people’s radar right now, but should be or will be soon. I started with Nick Davy and Adrian Winoto, the Smart Material company, Andluca. They are two fascinating guys who have studied the past and are creating that true next-generation product line. Very excited about their potential and it was an enjoyable conversation, despite me ripping on a certain glass segment, which I admit is a blind spot for good reason, lol.
The North American flat glass industry is navigating a complex landscape shaped by multiple challenges. One challenge that cannot be ignored is the increasing demand for improved energy efficiency and cost-effective production.
Well, that was a heck of an experience. BEC 2025 was genuinely fabulous from start to finish. So, on this post, I will offer a little flavor of my own and link to others who have the space to go deeper. Then I’ll drop into my annual run of who’s who from the room. Buckle in, this is going to be a long one.
VIG, dynamic glazing and PV integration. These are just a few of the rapidly advancing, high-performance glass technology that are promising to change the glass industry. Let's talk about some of the emerging technologies that show how high-tech glass can be.
BEC Conference kicks off this week! Stay tuned for my complete recap next time. In other news, my new pod has had some great feedback, and I share some top takeaways from the International Builders' Show that just wrapped.
Key changes to the new LEED v5 include separate credits for energy efficiency and carbon emissions, revamped Materials and Resources credits, and new credit opportunities for fenestration.