We are getting close to BEC time! Obviously, I am very excited because I love seeing everyone and I love to learn. This year, once again, the programming team of volunteers and NGA staff are delivering top-notch stuff.
As the calendar turns and we bid farewell to another year, the time for celebration is fleeting. The dawn of a new year brings with it a renewed sense of purpose and urgency. 2025 is no different.
Last week was a big and busy one in our industry, and I am all for it. I was in California for the NGA Glass Conference: Carlsbad. As noted, it was my first NGA Glass Conference in a while, so I was curious and excited to experience it.
The newest episode of the From the Fabricator Podcast is now out! This time out I kick it off with Steven Acker of Wicona/Hydro. Steven has seen it all and then some in a very stellar career in our industry, so we cover that. We also talk repurposing of buildings and the first ever Acker Building Index (my “ABI”- not the one below) hits on where things are going in our world. Impressive guy and company!
A few weeks ago, I posted a blurb about an article in the Wall Street Journal about bullet-resistant glass, the confusion in the marketplaces, and misuses of the product and segment. It was a powerful piece and very eye-opening; hopefully, schools and institutions will pay closer attention to what they’re doing with the glass/doors/windows.
Last year's glass industry trade shows showcased a variety of new innovation and trends for the industry. From technology to unmake IGUs, to the expansion of VIG, here's a recap of the major trends coming out of GlassBuild and glasstec.
We’re now a few weeks into the new year and the time has come to make my fearless industry predictions for 2025. Not everyone will like these, but they are what they are, right? Here we go.
The first episode of 2025 for the “From the Fabricator” podcast is now live! This time out we kick it off with Marc Deschamps of Walker Glass. We spend a good amount of time in the bird-friendly glass realm, and Marc’s insights are always spot on. Then, Scott Lowe of The Beck Group joined me. Scott is the C.R.O. there, and Beck is a 112-year-old award-winning architecture and building company. (They’ve designed and built some incredible projects.) So that was fun to hear from someone from the design and contracting stage. Plus, Scott likes glass! Obviously, he has great taste.