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Never Alone: Suicide Prevention

Everyone has a role to play in suicide prevention

By Laurie Cowin | September 04, 2024

Taking Back the Market | Equipping Glaziers to Compete in Division 10 | Part 3

The roles of key influencers in the sale of demountable walls, how to identify existing relationships as possible avenues into Division 10 work and develop a value proposition for competing.

By Jeff Phillips | September 04, 2024

Embracing the Future

For many small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in the glass industry, spreadsheets and paper have been the backbone of their operations for decades, but this technology comes with some drawbacks with regards efficiency and human error. Learn how software can improve outcomes.

By Chris Kammer | September 04, 2024

Blog #1,000

1,000. That is a heck of a number. It is also the number of this post. Starting with post 1 in 2005, we’ve now reached post number 1,000. I’m blown away that this bit of “therapy” I started years ago is still plugging along weekly. “Therapy,” I called it since I missed my broadcasting days and needed an additional outlet to vent as I had a monthly article in one of the trades, but this allowed me to be more active. That turned out to eventually be weekly posts.

By Max Perilstein | September 03, 2024

The Musings of a Fenestration Industry Worker and New Mother: An Update

“Well, I slept in a crib last night,” I responded to the inquiry of how everyone was doing at the start of our meeting. My husband and I have never done the co-sleeping thing with our baby, but there are times when I am just too tired to rock my daughter in the nursery chair, and instead opt to crawl my way over the railing into her crib for a nighttime cuddle session. 

By Sara Barchak | August 28, 2024

Schools Using Aluminum Products to be More Inviting

School districts serve students from diverse backgrounds and abilities. When a child feels welcomed, it not only makes a difference in their academic success, but also in their personal development. The right finish choices support schools in achieving their goals, budgets, schedules and long-term value. 

By Tammy Schroeder | August 27, 2024

Can't Miss Event

Last week I wrote about GlassBuild and the Main Stage. For this week, I wanted to immediately hit on what is happening at the Glazing Executives Forum.

By Max Perilstein | August 26, 2024

How to Create a Culture of Safety in the Glass Handling Industry

Working with heavy materials like glass can be dangerous if proper precautions aren't taken. Employers and employees alike must prioritize safety in order to create a safe work environment. Here are some best practices for creating a culture of safety in your operation.

By Merv Campbell | August 22, 2024

Triple Threat Pod

The latest From the Fabricator podcast is out and it’s a super-sized edition with three amazing guests covering a wide range of topics once again. I kick it off with Syndi Sim of q-Railing and of course the energy is there and flowing, but also lots of perspective plays and insights that I found very refreshing and helpful. Then I connect with Jenni Chase of the National Glass Association and her role within the Workforce Development realm is massive and crucial and it was good to hear about all of the work happening there and resources both in play now and forthcoming.

By Max Perilstein | August 19, 2024