March 2021

Watch these episodes on demand: Construction Industry After COVID-19, Changes in Commercial Real Estate and the Glazing Industry, Key Glazing Codes & Standards, State of the Industry.

The new president of Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope brings a mix of technical acumen and business expertise to North America’s largest glass and metals company.

For this Women in Construction week, check out the latest stats on the state of women in the glass and glazing industry.

The challenging 2020 is over, but many hurdles remain in 2021. The Top Glass Fabricators report provides an important look at the state of glass fabrication in North America, identifying sales trends, market demands and headwinds the segment is facing.

New design trends in the decorative glass market call for larger sizes, custom designs, vibrant colors, new inks, multi-functional products and more. Successful glass fabricators keep a close watch on emerging trends, track relevant changes in codes and standards, and implement factory best…

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope launched the StormMax® Hurricane-Resistant Storefront series, a fully upgraded framing system that stands up to wind, water and projectiles, achieving Category 5 storm protection. The series is offered in three models—FG-5700 StormMax®, FG-5750 StormMax® and FG-5750T…

An impressive structural glass wall highlights the new David A. Tepper Quadrangle, or Tepper Quad, at Carnegie Mellon University.

A glance at one economic indicator for glass industry leaders to track as they look to identify opportunities for growth and potential challenges ahead.

4 code & regulatory takeaways from the NGA Glass Conference

Glasswerks owner discusses his 47 years of glass in Southern California 

The requirements for glass railings and guards have evolved over the past several building code cycles, and the 2021 International Building Code further clarifies the requirements with defined terms. Use these FAQs to navigate the changing requirements as states and local jurisdictions adopt new…

Recruiting and retaining a more gender-diverse workforce has been a longtime concern for the glass industry. Now, it is possible the gains that have been made could be threatened by the pandemic.  

As a confluence of forces has made holistic sustainability a priority for new commercial construction, architects need to balance cost and long-term durability of specified components to make it a reality.