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Look Back/Look Forward Pod & Blog

Fresh off the show, I wanted a podcast that hit on the next show (glasstec) and a highlight from GlassBuild. First up… Jason Isackson from Sentinel Facades joined me. Jason and Sentinel burst onto the scene at GlassBuild and made an impact with custom hockey jerseys and a coffee bar. Their product line also caught some attention because of the system approach, and Jason broke that whole thing down. Fun to get to know him a bit. Then, I go to a pair that I have known for a long time and have immense respect for.

By Max Perilstein | October 14, 2024

Circularity offers opportunities, and raises questions.

One of the major themes at this year's glasstec, held Oct. 22-25, is circularity. Marc Everling speaks to prominent glass industry leaders about the realities of reusing glass construction materials and creating material transparency.

2024's Record Heat: Driving Innovation in Window Technology

The summer of 2024 was the fourth-hottest summer on record for the contiguous United States, with an average temperature of 73.8 degrees Fahrenheit, which is 2.5 degrees above normal. The states of Arizona, California, Florida, Maine, and New Hampshire experienced the warmest summer in their recorded histories this year. Globally, it was the hottest summer since global records started 1880, and the months of June, July, and August 2024 were about 0.2°F (0.1°C) hotter than any other time in NASA's recorded history.

GlassBuild Dallas Recap

GlassBuild 2024 is in the books, and it was a great one. Even though many companies right now are slower than normal and backlogs lighter, the attitudes were flying along the line of “we’re going to make the best of it and do what we can to keep moving forward.”

By Max Perilstein | October 07, 2024

Creating a Better Future Through Retrofitting and Replacing

Replacing and retrofitting window, curtainwall, storefront and entrance systems present our industry with an ongoing, important opportunity to improve the energy efficiency of existing building envelopes while retaining the desired and historic appearance. 

By Tammy Schroeder | September 29, 2024

AI Risk Considerations

Much to the chagrin of a science fiction author existing in the 1950s, artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly becoming an integral component in the modern workplace. It can help revolutionize operations, enhance productivity and foster innovation. 

By Sara Barchak | September 29, 2024

Finally GlassBuild Time!

If you ever followed pro wrestling, “The Rock” (a wrestler before he became a movie star) would come into the ring and exclaim… “FINALLY… The Rock has come back to… (insert city)” and that is what is on my mind right now. FINALLY. FINALLY… GlassBuild is back. FINALLY… we are in Dallas and all of us getting together to learn and network. 

By Max Perilstein | September 29, 2024

Discover New Growth Opportunities at GlassBuild 2024 in Dallas

You only have 2.5 days to accomplish everything at GlassBuild 2024. Be strategic about the companies, seminars, and people you network with. Also, take chances and try new companies or suppliers by planning your route and making appointments ahead of schedule!

By Chris Kammer | September 24, 2024

GlassBuild Pod Preview and More

New Podcast episode for your GlassBuild preview and/or trip in. Because it’s a special occasion, it’s also a massive podcast with four segments. Most people watch and listen in chunks anyway, so I figured for this one, why not go big heading into the biggest show of the year?

By Max Perilstein | September 23, 2024

Demountable Partitions

One common claim associated with demountable partitions is their flexibility, particularly in terms of reconfiguration. However, a closer look reveals that this flexibility might not be as practical as it seems. 

By Steven Albert | September 13, 2024