Norah Dick

2 months ago | windowanddoor.com | Rachel Vitello |Laurie Cowin |Tara Lukasik |Norah Dick

In its largest edition in 16 years, GlassBuild America welcomed more than 9,400 registrants and 535 exhibitors to a 200,000-square-foot show floor in Dallas. Education and programming centered on the industry's biggest challenge, labor, offering…How one company prioritizes philanthropy and encourages its employees to do the same.

Jun 26, 2024 | glassmagazine.com | Norah Dick

Glaziers face a plurality of challenges moving into 2024, with interest rates being the most impactful, according to survey respondents. Sixty-six percent of respondents marked it as a major headwind for the year ahead. Inflation, which topped the list of challenges last year, remains a top- three challenge, followed by the potential for economic slowdown. “We continue to see a pause in project starts related to financing concerns with developers,” says Brock West, president, Glass Systems Inc.

Mar 25, 2024 | glassmagazine.com | Norah Dick

Above: Employees at the factory of Tvitec | Cricursa in Cubillos de Sil in León-Spain prepare to handle a glass lite over 29 feet in length. The suction cups on the glass handling equipment can move pieces weighing more than 5 tons. Photo courtsey of Roberto Arias, Tvitec | Cricursa. Leading glass fabricators report a year of solid investment and innovation, as well as strong sales.

Mar 21, 2024 | windowanddoor.com | Norah Dick

Chris Beard, director of building products research at John Burns Research and Consulting provided insights on the residential window and door manufacturing market as a guest on the National Glass Association’s most recent Thirsty Thursday webinar. His comprehensive look at the market emphasized improving circumstances for manufacturers and home builders. “We’re seeing a sigh of relief; companies are able to catch up with backlogs, and finally do some strategic planning,” he says.

Feb 22, 2024 | glassmagazine.com | Norah Dick

If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, text 988 to speak with a trained mental health provider. Suicide is a complex and serious issue that disproportionately affects construction workers. To address this critical health crisis, 2023 GlassBuild America’s Main Stage presented an educational panel on mental health awareness and suicide prevention.