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April 2026

Understanding Glass Reflectivity in Modern Buildings

Understanding glass reflectivity is essential for achieving desired aesthetics and performance goals. This guide explores the science behind reflectivity, its effect on energy efficiency and how to select the right glass for architectural projects. 

Meet the Experts at GFAB

Leading partners in glass fabrication head to Chicago for the NGA Glass Fabricator Conference (GFAB).

2026 Top Glass Fabricators Report

Leading businesses predict slim growth and slow recovery in the year ahead.

Great Glazing | One River North 

Canyon-inspired façade of One River North features high-performance Vitro Architectural Glass.

Product Solution | LPKF NovaPrint 

The LPKF NovaPrint uses Laser Transfer Printing, or LTP, technology to transfer ceramic frits directly to glass  in a non-contact process, eliminating the need for screens, as well as expensive print heads.

Meet the Expert: Sebastian Dick

Areas of expertise: project delivery and process optimization, shop floor operations, product ownership and portfolio strategy.

Meet the Expert: Dave Miller

Areas of expertise: workflow automation, glass fabrication, system integration.

Meet the Expert: Jeff Spicer

Areas of expertise: financially structured automation planning, long-term service partnerships, operational flow and accountability.

Meet the Expert: Nate Huffman

Areas of expertise: advanced quality inspection technologies, process optimization and cost-of-quality reduction, business development.

Meet the Expert: Scott Mashuda

Areas of expertise: lower middle market M&A advisory and deal execution, private market M&A intelligence for founder-led companies; human-centered legacy transitions.

Meet the Expert: Cliff Green

Areas of expertise: glass fabrication machinery, operational optimization, and customer plant design and development assistance; technical support, troubleshooting and equipment performance improvement; spare parts sourcing, installation services and long-term equipment…

Clear Views and Safe Skies

Bird-friendly glass solutions protect birds without compromising aesthetics, performance.

NGA Installing Committee Advances Critical Industry Initiatives at GlassBuild 2025 

The National Glass Association’s Installing Committee met Nov. 4, 2025, during the Glazing Executives Forum at GlassBuild America in Orlando, to address pressing challenges facing glazing contractors and installers. 

Identifying and Measuring Roller Wave Distortion

A step-by-step guide to inline and offline inspection systems.

Is Your Business Cyber-Safe?

Small businesses face growing cyber threats from phishing, ransomware and hacking attacks.

Navigating Business Sales

From noncompete clauses to consulting agreements, understanding critical sale terms can protect buyers and sellers.

Glenny Glass Celebrates 175 Years in the Glass Industry

Midwest fabricator attributes longevity to family ownership.

Handling and Cleaning Decorative Glass

Decorative glass demands specialized care at every stage.

Cracking the Division 10 Market

Industry experts offer strategic insight to position glaziers to recapture interior partitions work.

Sitting with Uncertainty 

Top Glass Fabricators remain resilient.

The Table Is Big Enough

Women leaders on breaking barriers in glass and construction.