The Glazing Industry Is Dying… Or Is It? | w/Katy Devlin | Cutting Edge Install Podcast Ep. 17

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Welcome back to the Cutting Edge Install Podcast, brought to you by Omni Cubed — where innovation meets installation and everything in between. In this episode, host Merv Campbell sits down with Katy Devlin, Chief Content Officer at the National Glass Association, for a wide-ranging and deeply insightful conversation about the future of the glass and glazing industry. From workforce development and generational change to technology, training, and advocacy, Katy shares what’s really happening behind the scenes — and what it means for contractors, installers, and business leaders on the ground. Together, Merv and Katy dive into: • How the National Glass Association supports the entire glass supply chain • The biggest workforce challenges facing glazing contractors today • Recruiting, training, and retaining the next generation of glaziers • Why visibility and pride in craftsmanship matter more than ever • How technology and smarter tools are reshaping safety and longevity in the trades • Bridging generational gaps between experienced pros and new talent • What to expect at the Building Envelope Contractors Conference (BEC) • Why collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and curiosity are key to the industry’s future From AI and jobsite technology to culture, mentorship, and career longevity, this episode is packed with practical insight, honest perspective, and real optimism for where the glass industry is headed. Learn more about Omni Cubed: https://omnicubed.com/ Learn more about the National Glass Association: https://www.glass.org/ Chapters (00:00:03) - Cutting Edge Install Podcast(00:00:47) - NGA's Mervyn Jones on the Glass Industry(00:01:31) - Katie Devlin on the National Glass Association(00:03:20) - What is the NGA and how does it support glazers(00:07:32) - What is the NGA doing to help glazing firms find,(00:13:45) - How to Bridge the Gap Between Architects and Glass Build(00:17:59) - BEC in Louisville(00:20:13) - The Glass Conference 2017: The Minutia(00:22:48) - The World of Construction: What's Going On?(00:25:05) - TRAVEL 2018(00:27:24) - BEC 2017: What Can You Do Today to Improve Your Business(00:28:40) - What are the challenges facing the glazing industry?(00:34:39) - OmniCube on the Future of Technology(00:42:42) - GlassBuild: The Need for a Dual Mentor(00:49:41) - What Keeps Katie Motivating at the NGA?(00:52:40) - Cutting Edge Installs

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