Current Issue: November/December 2024
Product Solution | Automated Window Screen Line
FlexScreen worked with Erdman Automation Corp., the premier automation company in the window and door industry, to design and build an almost fully automated manufacturing line for FlexScreen.
Q+A with Sherwin-Williams | Color, Durability and Design
How coil and extrusion coatings enhance architectural aesthetics, performance and color versatility across the built environment.
Great Glazing | Ferrari of Philadelphia
The aesthetics and durability of the materials used in the Ferrari Philadelphia dealership were carefully selected to align with the brand’s luxury image. The standout feature is the custom Ferrari Red glass wall cladding, fabricated by GGI.
New MyGlassClass Offers Fabricator Training, Enhanced User Experience
The online platform is now free to NGA members
Consider the Corner
Aluminum entry doors with tie-rod corner construction offer better serviceability, flexibility and longevity compared to welded or shear clip designs, allowing easier modifications and repairs, making them a cost-effective, durable option for…
Ensuring Glazier Safety Procedures
While care and attention in glass handling is critical, glazier safety and training should encompass fall protection and comprehensive glass and crate handling procedures.
Taking Back the Market | Equipping Glaziers to Compete in Division 10 | Part 2
How glaziers can get back into this market segment: the channels through which Division 10 demountable wall systems are sold, what A&D firms consider in partners, and how glaziers can benefit from this work.
Application Guidelines for Glass Entrance Systems
This article is an excerpt from the National Glass Association's Heavy Glass Door Design Manual, available at the NGA Store.
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.
A New Era for Everyday Maintenance
Maintaining an efficient automated commercial glass manufacturing floor requires proper equipment training, versatile maintenance teams skilled in both modern and fundamental techniques, and consistent preventive maintenance to ensure smooth…
GlassBuild Goes Big
The National Glass Association welcomed more than 9,400 registrants to GlassBuild America, Sept. 30 – Oct. 2 in Dallas, the largest edition in 16 years.
Taking Back the Market | Equipping Glaziers to Compete in Division 10 | Part 3
The roles of key influencers in the sale of demountable walls, how to identify existing relationships as possible avenues into Division 10 work and develop a value proposition for competing.
A Safer Future through Safety Planning
Glass and glazing companies should have comprehensive safety plans that cover hazard avoidance, equipment maintenance, reporting and OSHA compliance to prevent accidents and ensure proper incident response when workplace injuries occur.
Market Update from Dallas
Top takeaways on the state of the market from Katy Devlin at GlassBuild in Dallas.
Glazing Adapts to Meet Emerging Building Trends
The glazing industry continues to evolve with trends like increased use of security-rated glass, improved acoustics, timber curtain walls for sustainable design and hurricane-rated systems, all aimed at enhancing occupant safety, experience and…
Taking Back the Market | Equipping Glaziers to Compete in Division 10 | Part 1
Glaziers are well-positioned to take back the Division 10 market and compete in a new way. This 3-part blog series will show you how.
The 2025 Forecast: Top Takeaways
The latest construction forecasts reflect a challenging 2024 for U.S. construction, with reasons for optimism in 2025.
