Integrating artificial intelligence will help the flat glass industry to optimize processes, reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions, and increase international competitiveness.
The Paris games feature one permanent centerpiece—The Paris Olympics Aquatics Centre, a striking example of new sustainable construction, complete with a sweeping timber structure and glass façade.
For nearly 40 years, CEO Bill Sullivan has built a legacy at Brin Glass Company, starting from the ground up. Since 1984, Bill’s leadership skills and perseverance helped the Brin team navigate through unthinkable challenges. From the economic crisis of 2008 to the hardships of a global pandemic, Bill has continually succeeded in building relationships with clients, co-workers, and vendors alike.
Over the last decade, glaziers have been gradually eliminated from interior glass installations because work that was traditionally specified as Division 8 and is now being specified through Division 10. This change has tended to benefit furniture dealers over glaziers. But glaziers are well-positioned to take back the market and compete in a new way. This 3-part blog series will show you how.
This week all thoughts to my friends in the Houston area after the devastation from Hurricane Beryl. There are still tons of people without power and a long road ahead for clean-up. I think we as a world sometimes become desensitized to hurricane damage anymore because it, unfortunately, happens yearly, but for those, it affects, it is real. There are a lot of incredible folks in Houston and surrounding areas, and they’re big-time supporters of our industry. I’m hoping for all of them to hang in there and get through this quickly.
Glass Magazine's new senior media sales consultant, Holly Robinson, visited glass and glazing companies in California and Nevada. Check out updates from Pulp Studio, FHC, Panda Windows and Doors, and more.
I hope everyone had a good holiday run and we’re back at it. So, the best way to get moving is with a new episode of the From the Fabricator podcast. This time out, two pretty fascinating people that bring some exciting approaches to our space. Starting out with Jason Douglas of HB Fuller. Super sharp guy, his path and skill usage are very cool and his takes on what is going on in our world were strong. Plus, the main product we discussed from HB Fuller has really taken off and become a big part of the insulating glass unit conversation.
The ASHE and Health Facilities Management 2024 Hospital Construction Survey reveals that nearly half of upcoming specialty hospital projects will focus on behavioral health centers or psychiatric hospitals. These facilities prioritize safety and healing, utilizing natural light and outdoor access to enhance mental health recovery. Window selection is crucial in such environments, with considerations for resistance against escape attempts, self-harm, and tampering.