First up, great to see the new Board of Directors installed at the Texas Glass Association. Tremendous organization and top-notch people leading the way. Congrats to Kyle Sharp of Sharp Glass, President, Jody Hilton of Floyds Glass Company, Vice President, Brian Risinger of Country Glass & Mirror Inc, Treasurer, and Scott Theut of Theaut Glass Company, Secretary.
We are a few weeks away from BEC and the excitement is really ramping up. The registration for the event has been amazing and the agenda has come together nicely. Last week I hit on a few sessions and this week I want to do the same.
Because there's so little forgiveness in installing glass, and so much precision required, it's a great place to learn the necessity of project management. Matt Verderamo draws on his industry experience and outlines why planning (everything) ahead and communicating across trades is essential to good project management.
The winter lull is a good time to make sure you have a solid pipeline for 2023 window and door projects. Consider these four tips that can help boost your business in the coming year.
Temperatures are dropping, and staying low, in many parts of the U.S. Make sure installers and other field employees stay safe by following industry guidance on preventing cold-related injury and illness. Industry leaders share tips on best practices for keeping employees warm enough and safe in the field.
It’s been a while since I was able to give a review of the latest Glass Magazine, but I have finally caught up and time to take a look at an absolutely powerful January/February edition. This is “Future” issue, and I loved the cover project from Vitro that just popped right off the page. Inside the two major pieces to not miss were the World of Glass report and the 2023 forecast deep dive.
Architectural coating suppliers released color palettes taking inspiration from nature. Palettes include natural greens, cheerful accents and a range of neutrals.
The latest From the Fabricator podcast is now up! This month we kick it off with the awesome Katy Devlin of Glass Magazine and NGA. Katy is so smart and so cool, and her insights are spot on. Was fun to chop it up. Then on to three people really working hard to help their region. Kristie Rehberger of A Glasco, Nathan Seaman of Architectural Grilles and Sunshades and Adam Posik of Pacific Coast Glazing join me to talk about the formation of the California Glass Association.
While the last few years have seen major ebbs and flows, 2022 marked a return to energy and investing in community. This renewal accompanied an increased interest in innovating technologies and connecting through digital tools.