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New York is for the Birds: New York Requires Bird Friendly Glass

New York Requires All New Construction to be Bird-Friendly: Here’s what that means for glaziers Some big news! New York City will have a major impact on the glazing industry in the city, and potentially...

Why Renting Equipment For Glazing Projects is Better Than Buying

This article is a companion to our course module on shop glazing. The point of the article is to explain why renting heavy equipment for glazing projects is a better option than buying. First off,...

Solved with BIM: Using Clash Detection to Solve Exterior Design Issues (a case study)

BIM is not just for your glazing projects; it can be an amazing tool for any component of the building cladding systems. This case study involves a parking deck with post-tension cables and decorative metal...

A Short Guide on the Proper Installation and Maintenance of Panic Bars

And How Door Hardware Maintenance can be a Source of Recurring Revenue for Glazing Contractors If you’re like most glazing contractors, you might not put a lot of thought into doors and door hardware after...

What Engineers Look at, and What they Don’t (look at).

Buildings with large glass curtain walls offer vibrant interiors full of natural light that can help boost occupant morale. So it’s no wonder the use of glass in building enclosures has grown significantly over the...

How Sunshades can Reduce HVAC Costs and Improve Building Aesthetics

Buildings with large glass curtain walls offer vibrant interiors full of natural light that can help boost occupant morale. So it’s no wonder the use of glass in building enclosures has grown significantly over the...

“By Others”: Transitions Between Enclosure Systems

Article Summary - Link to Full Article is Below In this article, Nicholas A. Piteo and Emily V. Wychock -- Professional Engineers with Simpson Gumpertz & Heger -- discuss building enclosure continuity and how to...

All-Glass System Showcase: Applications and Challenges

Examples of All-Glass Systems Module 24 (Introduction to All-Glass Systems) walked you through some examples of All-Glass products. In this short article, we share some useful links to examples that showcase All-Glass system applications and...

School Security: Making smart door choices

Door hardware, particularly locks, must be carefully chosen to ensure safety and security -- not just during lock down situations, but every day. The growing frequency of active shooter events in America has put school...

LearnGlazing.com Podcast by LG Studios – Interview with Bob Baumann of Driven Fabrication – Ask a Fabricator