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GlassCast: Ric Schmidt of Viprotron stresses the importance of quality

Viprotron's president talks how AI uses data to better automation, why quality is important, and how producing bad glass can hurt more than your profits.

Minimize the Risk of Injuries When Handling Glass

Glass is a fragile building material, and needs special handling. Having the right equipment is key in order to protect employees and prioritize safety.

By Merv Campbell | November 13, 2024

The Recipe for Effective Leadership in Multi-Generational Teams

Six steps to succeed in the dynamic industries of glass and fenestration.

By Stefanie Couch | November 11, 2024

How to Bridge Generations Through Reverse Mentoring

What reverse mentoring is, plus three steps to implement it in your organization.

By Stefanie Couch | November 11, 2024

Effectively Lead Multigenerational Teams

How to lead teams through reverse mentoring

2024 MVP Season Begins

For those of you who may be new to this blog, since 2013 I have awarded a yearly MVP award at the end of the year. We’re now a month away from that happening, and once again a ton of folks to choose from. I try not to select anyone who has been listed before, either as a runner-up or the actual MVP, so that makes it tougher than normal but also allows me to spread the recognition around. The process for who hits that list for 2024 is now underway, and I look forward to seeing who ends up on top!

By Max Perilstein | November 11, 2024

Market Update from Dallas

Top takeaways on the state of the market from Katy Devlin at GlassBuild in Dallas.

New Pod and a Mix of News and Notes

The latest edition of the From the Fabricator Podcast is now live! Two really interesting guests with regard to backgrounds, approaches, and products.

By Max Perilstein | November 04, 2024

What’s Next in Sustainable Design?

It’s that time of the year when many of us start seeing reports and lists of trends in the construction industry. As has been the case in previous years, it seems sustainable design remains a top concern—and for good reason. While sustainability is often at top of mind, this year, it seems like the way project teams are accomplishing environmental benchmarks has entered the mainstream.