And the Winners Are: Guardian Glass Recognizes Glaziers and Fabricators through Commercial Project Awards

Living, working and operating in a pandemic for more than a year now has changed a lot about the way things are done. One thing that hasn't changed, is the importance of recognizing exceptional work and achievements—even if it's celebrated over Zoom. That's what Guardian Glass did last night, when it presented its 2021 Commercial Project Awards. More than 40 projects were nominated from work completed in 2020, and Guardian Glass honored the glaziers and [more]

PRO Act Passes the House but Fate in Senate Remains Unknown

The Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act passed in the U.S. House of Representatives (HR 482) March 9, seeking to redefine what constitutes an independent contractor. That move has everyone from union leaders, to small businesses trying to figure out what it means for their companies and organizations. The bill will now be debated in committee before it comes up for a vote in the Senate. The subject of contractor versus employee is one that’s [more]

The Process of Innovation

It is a curious thing when discussions on building facades can translate to personal growth. Innovations aren't considered successful from conception through creation just for being new and state-of-the-art. For something to be innovative, it has to have overcome obstacles. For people to be successful, the term implies overcoming obstacles and adapting in the face of difficulty. In the context of construction, that was the main focus of the last two discussions in the most [more]

Glasswerks Acquires Assets of CCBP Glass Manufacturing and J.E. Berkowitz

Southern California-based Glasswerks LA Inc., a full-service fabricator of architectural glass, has acquired the glass fabrication assets of Columbia Commercial Building Products (CCBP) and J.E. Berkowitz (JEB). Both companies were previously part of Consolidated Glass Holdings (CGH). This acquisition marks the latest investment as the company solidifies its national presence. Through this purchase, Glasswerks has added multiple tempering lines, insulating glass (IGU) lines, a laminated line and substantial supporting assets to its current production. Glasswerks is [more]

March PPI Numbers Remain Strong for Glass Industry

The seasonally unadjusted prices for materials used in glass and glazing manufacturing were positive in March both compared to February 2021, and in year-over-year price changes, according to the latest Producer Price Index (PPI) from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). In March, the monthly PPI for flat glass in the commodity category was up 2.1% and 4.9% from March 2020. According to the BLS, the commodity classification "organizes products and services by similarity or [more]

NSG Group Makes Changes in an Effort to Return to Pre-COVID Levels

Nearly two months after the company reported a year-over-year revenue decrease amid the COVID pandemic, Nippon Sheet Glass Co. (NSG Group) has announced the results of its cost-savings measures including its "Voluntary Retirement Program in Japan" and the sale of certain non-current assets. According to the company, these cost-saving actions will help NSG return to its pre-pandemic financial levels. According to the company, the voluntary retirement program resulted in 131 applicants volunteering to retire early. With some exceptions, the [more]

Pushing Change: Minimizing Noise Through Glass Innovations

A year into a pandemic that shifted life from being "anywhere but home" to "nowhere but home," it's hard to remember just how active and loud society was. The world for the past year has been quiet, but life is just starting to pick up where it left off. The once constant noises of cars, planes, trains, motorcyclists, party music and social gatherings are slowly returning, but innovations in glazing are helping to keep them [more]