I had noted last week that I was afforded a great opportunity while at BEC in Nashville. Troy Johnson, President of Apogee Architectural Services (Harmon) asked if I wanted to visit a jobsite that they had rolling in town. For me, timing was a nightmare with my responsibilities to BEC, but Troy and the Harmon folks were accommodating and at 6:45 AM on Day 2 of BEC, we shoved off to Nashville Yards Parcel 3a, AKA, NYP3a.
What a run in the music city for our industry with an amazing BEC and GPAD. Truly a top notch and memorable experience all the way around. So, settle in, this is my traditional extra-long recap that features thoughts and lots of name drops too!
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.
Companies that manufacture systems with aluminum-framed fenestration know they can rely on finishing partners for finishes. But those partners can also offer production benefits including higher thermal performance and even product storage.
Changes are in store for the updated International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). Revisions for air leakage on the building envelope, and significant changes to U-factors in zones 3-4 are in store, with special implications for vertical fenestration.
Automation, after all, is being pushed as THE answer to problems large or small in all industries, right along with AI. While these are powerful tools, utilizing them in the incorrect way will set you behind. By striking the right balance between automation and human involvement, fabricators can unlock new opportunities for innovation and success in this dynamic industry.
A great new podcast ep, plus BEC/GPAD! We're in Nashville, with the best of the best in our space, and I can’t wait to learn and listen and catch up with old friends and make some new ones as well.
During the first California Glass Association meeting of the year in January, I had the chance to sit down and talk to Kristie Rehberger, general manager, A GlasCo Inc., about how she got started in the industry, challenges she faces, what advice she has for other women and her future plans in the industry.
As part of its new workforce development initiative, NGA has developed a free downloadable guide for companies: A Guide to Recruiting at High School Career Fairs. This how-to guide is available in the NGA store, along with stickers and postcards designed to attract student attention to the trade.