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Increased Challenges Await Construction, Glazing Companies in 2023

No industry is immune to increased inflation, including the construction and glass industries. The glass industry saw companies increase prices and surcharges due to various economic pressures in 2022. The entire construction industry has felt the effects. According to Steve … Continue reading

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Cyber Security: No Industry Immune from Risk of Cyberattacks

Hackers have no qualms about whom they attack. Targets include various industries, including construction, glass, glazing and manufacturing. In fact, Brad Spiess, vice president of Union Insurance Group, says the construction industry is the third most common industry targeted by … Continue reading

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Slowdowns or Growth? What the Construction Industry Faces

The construction industry remains at a crossroads, says Ken Simonson, chief economist at Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America. The economic relief will continue, Simonsen said during a recent webinar entitled U.S. Construction Outlook: Rotation or Retreat. However, the medium- … Continue reading

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Busy 2022 for Glass and Glazing Carries Over to 2023

Architectural glass- and glazing-related construction began the year strongly, according to Key Media & Research (KMR), a leading information provider to the glass industry. Nonresidential glass and glazing activity saw its fourth straight month of double-digit-percentage growth in January, with … Continue reading

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Green Codes Update: There’s Money on the Table for Energy-Efficient Glazing

Codes are becoming increasingly stringent, but they’re only on paper and don’t do anything until used. That could soon change, thanks to the help of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Industry codes consultant Tom Culp discussed those developments during the … Continue reading

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