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The Transformative Power of Innovation

The 80th anniversary of the International Builders' Show welcomed over 1,800 exhibitors this year and more than 76,000 professionals. Jumbo pivot doors, daylighting and accessible technology were a few of the key trends.

Let’s Talk Podcasts

The next area of opportunity for social platforms is podcasts, which over half of Americans listen to. Podcasts provide a captive, engaged audience and podcast ad revenue may grow to $2.56 billion. 

By Sara Barchak | March 07, 2024

Safety. Security. Screens.

There are some surprising ways in which your screens strategy can deliver higher value, enhanced security, and even safety—both for you and your customers.

Destigmatizing Mental Health Discussions

Five times more people die of suicide in construction than other construction occupational fatalities combined. At GlassBuild America experts addressed mental health, risk factors, and creating a culture to aid suicide prevention.

How to Internet in and Around Industry Events | Part 2

Next steps, at the show and best practices for social media. Whether you’re going to GlassBuild (and you should be), or another trade show, take my hand to explore the interwebs and find ways to make it rain as both attendee and exhibitor on the magical mystery tour of social media!  

By Andrew Haring | February 16, 2024

How to Internet in and Around Industry Events | Part 1

The pre-game and preps. Whether it’s to make your GlassBuild, or other trade show, more successful, take my hand to explore the interwebs. We’ll find ways to make it rain as both attendee and exhibitor on the magical mystery tour of social media!  

By Andrew Haring | February 16, 2024

NGA Codes Report: 7 Need-to-Know Updates

NGA code experts Urmilla Sowell and Tom Culp gave a comprehensive rundown of developing codes and standards in North America. The session, originally presented at the 2023 GlassBuild Main Stage, gave updates and insights on Energy Star 7.0, bird-friendly glass, energy efficiency and EPD production, heat treatment and edge grinding, and much more.

January 30, 2024

Tenured Celebrations

The labor challenge likely will continue for years to come, but once we get people truly invested in this industry and what we do, they’re our greatest spokespeople. 

Investments Abound. Labor Rears its Ugly Head.

The past five years have been a wild ride. Extreme demand, both waxing and waning, rocked the industry. Supply chain complications strained companies as they raced to acquire enough materials in a timely manner, for which they often paid premium prices. Labor shortages continue to challenge companies. And yet, we persevere. 

Reassessing 2023

As we move into 2024, I'm reflecting on 2023 and the conversations I had with customers. Roadblocks remain in the adoption of software and technology in the industry, but I try to counter this by understanding the customer's resistance. 

By Chris Kammer | January 26, 2024