Glass Cast

Thank you Cyncly for sponsoring this episode of Glass Cast!Don Busiek, strategic business and technology leader for Cyncly, joins NGA Chief Content Officer Katy Devlin and NGA Director of Membership Sarah Neiswanger to break down Cyncly's recent acquisition of Smart Glazer and what it means for glass fabricators, installers and homeowners. Don explains the concept of a digital thread connecting every step from order entry to delivery, why manual data reentry is one of the most expensive hidden costs in glass fabrication, and how companies that embrace digital transformation will leapfrog the competition. He also shares early beta feedback from fabricators and makes the case for why GFAB is a must-attend event. Recorded as part of the NGA Glass Fabricator (GFAB) Conference in Chicago, June 14–17.Learn more about GFAB & Register: https://www.glass.org/GFABSubscribe to NGA's YouTube Channel for more podcast episodes of Glass Cast and Window Cast.https://www.youtube.com/@NationalGlassAssociationExplore more from NGA, GlassBuild America, Glass Magazine, and Window + Door Magazine:NGA Website: https://www.glass.org/GlassBuild America Website: https://www.glassbuildamerica.com/Glass Magazine Website: https://www.glassmagazine.com/Window + Door Website: https://www.windowanddoor.com/Explore NGA & GlassBuild Socials:NGA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-glass-association/NGA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NationalGlassAssociation/NGA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationalglassassociation/GlassBuild Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/glassbuildGlassBuild Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glassbuildamerica/

Thank you LiteSentry-Softsolution-Strainoptics for sponsoring this episode of Glass Cast!Nate Huffman of LiteSentry, Softsolution and Strainoptics joins NGA Chief Content Officer Katy Devlin and NGA Director of Membership Sarah Neiswanger, to trace the evolution of glass inspection from manual zebra boards and handheld gauges to fully automated, real-time measurement systems. Nate explains what millidiopters are and why they matter, why the absence of customer complaints doesn't mean the absence of quality issues, and how inspection data is becoming both a process control tool and a competitive differentiator for fabricators. He also looks ahead to the future of smart furnaces and real-time feedback loops between inspection systems and tempering equipment. Recorded as part of the NGA Glass Fabricator (GFAB) Conference in Chicago, June 14–17.Learn more about GFAB & Register: https://www.glass.org/GFABSubscribe to NGA's YouTube Channel for more podcast episodes of Glass Cast and Window Cast: https://www.youtube.com/@NationalGlassAssociationExplore more from NGA, GlassBuild America, Glass Magazine, and Window + Door Magazine:NGA Website: https://www.glass.org/GlassBuild America Website: https://www.glassbuildamerica.com/Glass Magazine Website: https://www.glassmagazine.com/Window + Door Website: https://www.windowanddoor.com/Explore NGA & GlassBuild Socials:NGA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-glass-association/NGA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NationalGlassAssociation/NGA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationalglassassociation/GlassBuild Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/glassbuildGlassBuild Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glassbuildamerica/

Thank you IGE Glass Technologies for sponsoring this episode of Glass Cast!Learn more about GFAB & Register: https://www.glass.org/GFABMichael Spellman, founder and CEO of IGE Glass, joins NGA Chief Content Officer Katy Devlin and NGA Director of Membership Sarah Neiswanger to discuss what the modern glass fabrication plant looks like and where it's headed. Drawing on more than 40 years of hands-on industry experience, Michael explains why he's shifted from chasing individual bottlenecks to thinking in systems, how smart automation naturally improves safety and flow, and why return on investment has to drive every equipment decision on the factory floor. He also shares IGE's legacy of bringing new technology to the industry and makes the case for why every fabricator should be at GFAB this June. Recorded as part of the NGA Glass Fabricator (GFAB) Conference in Chicago, June 14–17.Explore more episodes of Glass Cast & NGA video content: https://www.youtube.com/@NationalGlassAssociationExplore more from NGA, GlassBuild America, and Glass Magazine: NGA Website: https://www.glass.org/GlassBuild America Website: https://www.glassbuildamerica.com/Glass Magazine Website: https://www.glassmagazine.com/Explore NGA & GlassBuild Socials:NGA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-glass-association/NGA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NationalGlassAssociation/NGA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationalglassassociation/GlassBuild Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/glassbuildGlassBuild Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glassbuildamerica/

Listen in on a candid conversation about the forces reshaping architectural design—and what they mean for glazing contractors. From embodied carbon and thermal bridging to smart glass and supply chain resilience, architects are navigating intense performance pressures while clients demand transparency in every material decision. This standout session from the BEC Conference 2026 left attendees with an opportunity to ponder: the glazing contractors who step up as design partners early—not just executors—are the ones winning more complex, higher-value projects.

The face of glass industry leadership is changing. The topic of business management transitions took center stage at BEC 2026, and this episode spotlights two sessions. First, Brin Glass President and CEO Priscilla Koeckeritz talked about tackling leadership change by focusing on people, culture, and the new ways of doing things. Then, hear a panel of new generation family business leaders talk through the experience of taking the reins at their family glazing businesses.Explore more from NGA: glass.org Explore more from Glass CastYouTube: @NationalGlassAssociationView below for NGA social medias, more content, and information.NGA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-glass-association/NGA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NationalGlassAssociation/NGA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationalglassassociation/GlassBuild Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/glassbuildGlassBuild Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glassbuildamerica/

Thank you TSS Glass Machinery Sales Inc. for sponsoring this episode of Glass Cast!Learn more about GFAB & Register: https://www.glass.org/GFABCliff Green, president and founder of TSS Glass Machinery Sales Inc., joins NGA Chief Content Officer Katy Devlin to explore how smart factory technology is transforming glass fabrication. From automated cutting and sorting systems to real-time production tracking, Cliff draws on more than 35 years of hands-on industry experience to explain what a smart factory actually looks like, why the U.S. market is ready for it now, and how fabricators can start adopting these solutions, one process at a time. Recorded as part of the NGA Glass Fabricator (GFAB) Conference in Chicago, June 14–17.Subscribe to NGA's YouTube Channel for more podcast episodes of Glass Cast:@NationalGlassAssociationExplore more from NGA and GlassBuild America. NGA Website: https://www.glass.org/GlassBuild America Website: https://www.glassbuildamerica.com/View below for NGA social medias, more content, and information.NGA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-glass-association/NGA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NationalGlassAssociation/NGA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationalglassassociation/GlassBuild Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/glassbuildGlassBuild Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glassbuildamerica/

In this episode, Glass Cast’s Katy Devlin sits down with Barbara Haaksma, chief marketing officer of Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope, parent of CRL, from the stage at BEC Conference, the Building Envelope Contractors Conference, in Louisville. They discuss Barbara’s history in glass, architecture and design, the key trends in glass, and what’s coming from OBE and CRL. This episode is sponsored by OBE and CRL.Follow Glass Cast on Spotify for more podcast episodes on the glass & glazing industry! Subscribe to NGA's YouTube Channel for more podcast episodes of Glass Cast!Explore more from NGA and GlassBuild America. NGA Website: https://www.glass.org/GlassBuild America Website: https://www.glassbuildamerica.com/View below for NGA social medias, more content, and information.NGA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-glass-association/NGA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NationalGlassAssociation/NGA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationalglassassociation/GlassBuild Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/glassbuildGlassBuild Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glassbuildamerica/

Join Chief Content Officer Katy Devlin and NGA Consultant Max Perilstein for an insider's preview of the 2026 Building Envelope Contractors Conference (BEC Conference), heading to Louisville, Kentucky for the first time on March 1-3. Thanks to BEC Conference media sponsor Vitro Architectural Glass. Register for the conference at https://www.glass.org/bec-conference-2026 This episode unpacks the can't-miss programming designed to address the industry's biggest challenges: workforce development, market intelligence, and technology adoption. Discover keynote presentations from Joshua Johnson on accessing the second-chance workforce, Priscilla Koeckeritz on successful leadership transitions, and Sarah Martin from Dodge Construction Network delivering critical market insights. Learn about the New Gen Panel featuring emerging industry leaders, essential energy code updates, and the new tactical Tuesday sessions covering AI integration and pre-construction profits. Whether you're navigating succession planning at your family business, trying to understand where the market is headed, or looking to incorporate new technologies into your operations, this preview reveals why BEC Conference remains the premier spring conference for glass and glazing professionals. Plus, get the inside scoop on why Louisville is the perfect destination for this quick-hitting, networking-intensive event that brings together 600-700 industry professionals for two days of education and connection.Subscribe to NGA's YouTube Channel for more podcast episodes of Glass Cast and Window Cast.Explore more from NGA and GlassBuild America. NGA Website: https://www.glass.org/View below for NGA social medias, more content, and information. GlassBuild America Website: https://www.glassbuildamerica.com/GlassBuild America Channel: @GlassBuildAmericaListen or watch on Spotify!Window Cast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2y7jqDM...Glass Cast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3W7kyCY...Listen on Apple Podcasts!Window Cast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Glass Cast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

Kristin Thomas, Vice President of Operations at Tab Glass and Window explores how workplace values and expectations are evolving—are flexibility and empathy reshaping what commitment looks like? This conversation dives into leadership, boundaries, and the balance between kindness and accountability in today’s work culture. With Melanie Dettmer, Industry Engagement Manager, and Sara Neiswanger, Director of Industry Engagement.Subscribe to NGA's YouTube Channel for more podcast episodes of Glass Cast and Window Cast.Explore more from NGA and GlassBuild America. NGA Website: https://www.glass.org/View below for NGA social medias, more content, and information. GlassBuild America Website: https://www.glassbuildamerica.com/GlassBuild America Channel: @GlassBuildAmericaListen or watch on Spotify!Window Cast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2y7jqDM...Glass Cast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3W7kyCY...Listen on Apple Podcasts!Window Cast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Glass Cast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

General Glass International celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2025, which also aligned with Glass Magazine's own 75th anniversary. GGI's VP of Business Development Stephen Balik and Director of Business Development Spencer Raymond discuss how GGI has managed to successfully stay in business for so long, as well as challenges and triumphs the company has faced throughout more than a century.Subscribe to NGA's YouTube Channel for more podcast episodes of Glass Cast and Window Cast.Explore more from NGA and GlassBuild America. NGA Website: https://www.glass.org/View below for NGA social medias, more content, and information. GlassBuild America Website: https://www.glassbuildamerica.com/GlassBuild America Channel: @GlassBuildAmericaListen or watch on Spotify!Window Cast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2y7jqDM...Glass Cast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3W7kyCY...Listen on Apple Podcasts!Window Cast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Glass Cast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

American manufacturing faces a workforce crisis: 400,000 unfilled jobs today, with nearly 2 million more projected to go unfilled by 2033. Tony Davis, National Director of FAME USA at the Manufacturing Institute, shares how apprenticeship programs are bridging this gap by combining paid work experience with associate degrees. Topics include how small manufacturers can access high-level training through collaboration, what skills will matter most in the next decade, how automation and AI are making manufacturing careers more appealing, and more.Subscribe to NGA's YouTube Channel for more podcast episodes of Glass Cast and Window Cast.Explore more from NGA and GlassBuild America. NGA Website: ⁠https://www.glass.org/⁠View below for NGA social medias, more content, and information. GlassBuild America Website: ⁠https://www.glassbuildamerica.com/⁠GlassBuild America Channel: @GlassBuildAmericaListen or watch on Spotify!Window Cast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2y7jqDM...Glass Cast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3W7kyCY...Listen on Apple Podcasts!Window Cast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Glass Cast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

Cathie Saroka, CEO and Michael Saroka, Chief Product Officer share how Goldray Glass was formed 40 years ago, how the company has continued to evolve to changing business demands and what makes them unique as they celebrate this special anniversary. Explore our channel and watch more Glass Cast & Window Cast episodes to learn more from industry experts, live from the GlassBuild 2025 show floor.Subscribe to NGA's YouTube Channel for more podcast episodes of Glass Cast and Window Cast.Explore more from NGA and GlassBuild America. NGA Website: ⁠https://www.glass.org/⁠View below for NGA social medias, more content, and information. GlassBuild America Website: ⁠https://www.glassbuildamerica.com/⁠GlassBuild America Channel: @GlassBuildAmericaListen or watch on Spotify!Window Cast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2y7jqDM...Glass Cast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3W7kyCY...Listen on Apple Podcasts!Window Cast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Glass Cast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast..

Join leaders from Erdman Automation, GED Integrated Solutions, Sturtz Machinery and Joseph Machine as they discuss trends and opportunities for the fenestration industry in machinery, automation and technology.Subscribe to NGA's YouTube Channel for more podcast episodes of Glass Cast and Window Cast.Explore more from NGA and GlassBuild America. NGA Website: ⁠https://www.glass.org/⁠View below for NGA social medias, more content, and information. GlassBuild America Website: ⁠https://www.glassbuildamerica.com/⁠GlassBuild America Channel: @GlassBuildAmerica ​Listen or watch on Spotify!Window Cast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2y7jqDM...Glass Cast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3W7kyCY...Listen on Apple Podcasts!Window Cast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Glass Cast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

NGA VP of Workforce Development Jenni Chase and NGA Director of Apprenticeship Amy Hadfield sit down with national apprenticeship expert Joshua Johnson to discuss common myths and misconceptions, the benefits of apprenticeship for employers and employees, and how NGA can help members considering an apprenticeship program for their businessSubscribe to NGA's YouTube Channel for more podcast episodes of Glass Cast and Window Cast. Explore more from NGA and GlassBuild America. NGA Website: ⁠https://www.glass.org/⁠NGA YouTube: @NationalGlassAssociationView below for NGA social medias, more content, and information. GlassBuild America Website: ⁠https://www.glassbuildamerica.com/⁠GlassBuild America Channel: @GlassBuildAmerica ​Listen or watch on Spotify!Window Cast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2y7jqDM...Glass Cast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3W7kyCY...Listen on Apple Podcasts!Window Cast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Glass Cast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

Joe Bazzano and Kevin Kennedy of Beacon Exit Planning discuss value--what it is and how to create it--in your business as it relates to exit planning and succession.Subscribe to NGA's YouTube Channel for more podcast episodes of Glass Cast and Window Cast.Explore more from NGA and GlassBuild America. NGA Website: ⁠https://www.glass.org/⁠View below for NGA social medias, more content, and information. GlassBuild America Website: ⁠https://www.glassbuildamerica.com/⁠GlassBuild America Channel: @GlassBuildAmerica ​Listen or watch on Spotify!Window Cast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2y7jqDM...Glass Cast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3W7kyCY...Listen on Apple Podcasts!Window Cast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Glass Cast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

NGA VP of Advocacy and Technical Services Urmilla Sowell and NGA Codes Consultant Tom Culp sit down to discuss a variety of topics impacting the industry and how the NGA is advocating for the glass and glazing world. Sowell and Culp also touch on a recent win in NGA's advocacy, getting two major building code proposals approved, and what's next in this space moving into 2026.Subscribe to NGA's YouTube Channel for more podcast episodes of Glass Cast and Window Cast.Search @NationalGlassAssociation on YouTubeExplore more from NGA and GlassBuild America. NGA Website: ⁠https://www.glass.org/⁠View below for NGA social medias, more content, and information. GlassBuild America Website: ⁠https://www.glassbuildamerica.com/⁠GlassBuild America Channel: @GlassBuildAmerica ​Listen or watch on Spotify!Window Cast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2y7jqDM...Glass Cast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3W7kyCY...Listen on Apple Podcasts!Window Cast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Glass Cast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

Don Busiek, General Manager and Ron Crowl, Senior Advisor of Cyncly visit with Sara Neiswanger, NGA Director of Industry Engagement on passing the baton, and leading a company into a new age of technology and innovation.Subscribe to NGA's YouTube Channel for more podcast episodes of Glass Cast and Window Cast.Explore more from NGA and GlassBuild America. NGA YouTube: @NationalGlassAssociationNGA Website: ⁠https://www.glass.org/⁠View below for NGA social medias, more content, and information. GlassBuild America Website: ⁠https://www.glassbuildamerica.com/⁠GlassBuild America Channel: @GlassBuildAmerica ​Listen or watch on Spotify!Window Cast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2y7jqDM...Glass Cast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3W7kyCY...Listen on Apple Podcasts!Window Cast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Glass Cast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

Hear Katy Devlin and CRL President Eric Kowalewski discuss product trends, what customers need, news from the company and more, all from the GlassBuild America show floor.Subscribe to NGA's YouTube Channel for more podcast episodes of Glass Cast and Window Cast.-@NationalGlassAssociationExplore more from NGA and GlassBuild America. NGA Website: https://www.glass.org/View below for NGA social medias, more content, and information. GlassBuild America Website: https://www.glassbuildamerica.com/GlassBuild America Channel: Listen or watch on Spotify!Window Cast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2y7jqDM...Glass Cast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3W7kyCY...Listen on Apple Podcasts!Window Cast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Glass Cast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

Andrew Petryk with Brown Gibbons Lang and Co. joins Window Cast to discuss the state of M&A in the building products and fenestration markets, exploring how residential and commercial construction trends have shaped deal activity from the COVID boom through today's more cautious landscape.Subscribe to NGA's YouTube Channel for more podcast episodes of Window Cast and Glass Cast.Explore more from NGA and GlassBuild America. NGA YouTube: @NationalGlassAssociationNGA Website: ⁠https://www.glass.org/⁠View below for NGA social medias, more content, and information. GlassBuild America Website: ⁠https://www.glassbuildamerica.com/⁠GlassBuild America Channel: ‪ ⁨‪@GlassBuildAmerica‬Listen or watch on Spotify!Window Cast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2y7jqDM...Glass Cast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3W7kyCY...Listen on Apple Podcasts!Window Cast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Glass Cast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

Get to know NGA's new president and CEO, Lakisha A. Woods, CAE, in this conversation with Katy Devlin, chief content officer at NGA. Lakisha shares her first industry impressions, her background, her vision for what's next, plus hot takes from the GlassBuild show floor. Subscribe to NGA's YouTube Channel for more podcast episodes of Window Cast and Glass Cast.Explore more from NGA and GlassBuild America. NGA YouTube: @NationalGlassAssociationNGA Website: ⁠⁠https://www.glass.org/⁠⁠View below for NGA social medias, more content, and information. GlassBuild America Website: ⁠⁠https://www.glassbuildamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠GlassBuild America Channel: ‪ ⁨‪@GlassBuildAmerica‬Listen or watch on Spotify!Window Cast: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2y7jqDM..⁠.Glass Cast: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3W7kyCY..⁠.Listen on Apple Podcasts!Window Cast: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast..⁠.Glass Cast: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast..⁠.

Thank you to Vitro Architectural Glass for sponsoring this episode! In this episode of Glass Cast, we sit down with Vitro Architectural Glass' MSVD Product Manager Erin Casci to discuss bird friendly glazing and Vitro's new BirdSmart Bird Safe glass option. Specifically, we delve into the development process for this product, why bird-friendly glass is so important and recent shifts in this space.Subscribe to NGA's YouTube Channel for more podcast episodes of Glass Cast and Window Cast.Explore more from NGA and GlassBuild America. NGA Website: https://www.glass.org/View below for NGA social medias, more content, and information. GlassBuild America Website: https://www.glassbuildamerica.com/GlassBuild America Channel: ‪ ⁨‪⁠ @GlassBuildAmerica ⁠​Listen or watch on Spotify!Window Cast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2y7jqDM...Glass Cast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3W7kyCY...Listen on Apple Podcasts!Window Cast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/window-cast/id1692769106Glass Cast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/glass-cast/id1692376753

The latest episode of Window Cast and Glass Cast takes us inside Kolbe Windows & Doors’ headquarters in Wausau, Wisconsin, for a conversation with Kolbe President Jeff DeLonay, Product Certification Manager John Budzynski, and LuxWall CEO Scott Thomsen. Together, they explore how vacuum insulating glass (VIG) is reshaping the residential and commercial markets.Here are five insights from the discussion:The right time for VIG is now.Comfort and energy savings drive adoptionThin is in.Aesthetics are no longer a barrier.Partnerships accelerate innovation. Listen to the full episode for a deeper dive into how Kolbe and LuxWall are shaping the future of high-performance windows and doors.Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NationalGlassAssociationListen or watch more on Spotify!Window Cast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2y7jqDM...Glass Cast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3W7kyCY...Listen to more on Apple Podcasts!Window Cast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Glass Cast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Explore more from NGA, GlassBuild America, Window+Door, & Glass MagazineNGA Website: https://www.glass.org/View below for NGA social medias, more content, and information.GlassBuild America Website: https://www.glassbuildamerica.com/GlassBuild America Channel: ‪@GlassBuildAmerica‬ Window+Door Website: https://www.windowanddoor.com/Window+Door Instagram:   / windowdoormag  Window+Door Facebook:   / windowdoormag  Glass Magazine Website: https://www.glassmagazine.com/Glass Magazine Instagram:   / glassmagazinenga  Glass Magazine Facebook:   / glassmagazinenga  

Jeff Haber of W&W Glass discusses the current state of the glass and glazing industry, including economic challenges, industry trends and the importance of focusing on core business principles to be successful.  Thank you to our BEC Conference media sponsor, Vitro Architectural Glass.

Lean manufacturing means focusing on maximizing productivity while minimizing waste within a manufacturing operation. Hear from David MacNeel, from On Point Lean Consulting, about how you and your business can leverage lean manufacturing as an edge in the competitive manufacturing landscape.  Thank you to our BEC Conference media sponsor, Vitro.

Tapping into the second-chance workforce, which involves hiring people who have been previously incarcerated, may be a viable and positive option for many glass companies. This session features leaders from ACE Glass, highlighting benefits for businesses, communities, and individuals while offering practical strategies to overcome challenges and create impactful workforce programs. Thank you to our BEC Conference media sponsor, Vitro.

For the first time ever, Glass Cast was recorded LIVE on the BEC Conference stage in Las Vegas, March 4. Season 4, episode 1 is a conversation with host Katy Devlin, VP, content and programming, NGA, Priscilla Koeckeritz, president & CEO, Brin Glass Co. and Alyssa Wolf, VP, Assured Glass Co. They discuss changes and transitions within their companies and the pain points and benefits that come along with that process.

Glass Cast kicks off 2025 with a new episode featuring Kyle Lindersmith of Burkle North America. Our Katy Devlin sits down with Kyle to talk laminating, technology and more.

Recorded onsite at GlassBuild America 2024 in Dallas, Texas. Jonathan Hafemann, Vice President, Commercialization and Growth NEXT Energy interviewed by NGA's Katy Devlin & Sara Neiswanger. Thank you to our GlassBuild podcast studio sponsors- ⁠North American Specialty Laminations (NASL)⁠, ⁠SCHOTT⁠, and ⁠VEKA - North America⁠. And thank you to ⁠Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope⁠ for providing the materials for the actual studio. For more information: ⁠www.glassmagazine.com  

Recorded onsite at GlassBuild America 2024 in Dallas, Texas. Ric Schmidt, President, Viprotron North America interviewed by NGA's Katy Devlin Thank you to our GlassBuild podcast studio sponsors- ⁠North American Specialty Laminations (NASL)⁠, ⁠SCHOTT⁠, and ⁠VEKA - North America⁠. And thank you to ⁠Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope⁠ for providing the materials for the actual studio. For more information: ⁠www.glassmagazine.com

Recorded onsite at GlassBuild America 2024 in Dallas, Texas. Shower Door Professionals Co-Op: Christina Elia, The Shower Door Guy, Shannon McKinney, DT Glass  interviewed by NGA's Katy Devlin Thank you to our GlassBuild podcast studio sponsors- North American Specialty Laminations (NASL), SCHOTT, and VEKA - North America. And thank you to Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope for providing the materials for the actual studio. For more information: www.glassmagazine.com

Recorded on site at GlassBuild America 2024, this episode of Glass Cast features Stefanie Couch, Founder, Grit Blueprint as interviewed by NGA's Katy Devlin. Thank you to our GlassBuild podcast studio sponsors- ⁠North American Specialty Laminations (NASL)⁠, ⁠SCHOTT⁠, and ⁠VEKA - North America⁠. And thank you to ⁠Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope⁠ for providing the materials for the actual studio. For more information please visit GlassMagazine.com

Recorded on site at GlassBuild America 2024, this episode of Glass Cast features Steve Dean, President, Glass and Glazing Systems, Oldcastle Building Envelope as interviewed by NGA's Katy Devlin. Thank you to our GlassBuild podcast studio sponsors- North American Specialty Laminations (NASL), SCHOTT, and VEKA - North America. And thank you to Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope for providing the materials for the actual studio. See GlassMagazine.com for more information

From BEC 2024, Tom Jackson, head of Steel Encounters, offers insights on improving employee engagement, including teaching every employee best business practices

From BEC 2024, Matt Aragon of Aragon Construction sits down with SLAM Collaborative’s Keith Fine to hear what architects are seeking in their partnerships with glaziers.

In episode 2 for 2024, hear from Syndi Sim of Diamon-Fusion International (DFI) on the upcoming presentation at GPAD focused on successful product launches. Far too often, fabricators miss the mark by overlooking essential steps necessary for a proper launch. Syndi brings some details about best practices and more in this preview ahead of Glass Processing and Automation Days - March 4-5 in Nashville.  

In the first episode of 2024, hear a conversation with glass and window industry tech expert Ron Crowl, the general manager of window, door and glass at Cyncly and current board chair for the National Glass Association. The conversation digs into AI and automation in glass fabrication, along with discussion of the upcoming Glass Processing Automation Days, coming to Nashville, March 5-6—the can't miss event for glass fabricators

From BEC 2023, David Ferret, vice president of operations for Bagatelos Architectural Glass Systems offers a pretty stark reminder about the unknowns that can happen on a project and totally derail things. He provided an in-depth look at how someone from outside the project team—in this case a fire Marshall—can stop a project dead in its tracks.   It’s a “nightmare” scenario, to quote David. And while it’s a fairly unique situation, David warned the audience that this could be a growing trend of regulators, plan-checkers, inspectors, getting in the way of projects. 

On this episode, recorded from a very popular session at BEC, Matt takes us through a recent project where the glazing team came into conflicts with the design team over the plans for the wall system.    

For episode 3, Katy Devlin and Sara Neiswanger wrap up the Generational Panel from BEC with insights from Taylor Anderson of Anderson Aluminum Corporation. Taylor speaks on the skilled labor shortage and what she and her company have been doing with their on-boarding process.

In our 2nd episode Katy Devlin and Sara Neiswanger recap more of the generational session at BEC and focus on Joey Aragon of Aragon Construction and his presentation on how they established a successful mentorship program.

Our first episode of GlassCast features a welcome from Katy Devlin and Sara Neiswanger as they break down some of the key topics from a very popular session held at the BEC Conference in Las Vegas- Five Ways to Address Generational & Mentorship Gaps. Then we go to the Conference and hear from Jeff Haber of W&W Glass (on a panel with Taylor Anderson of Anderson Aluminum and Matt Aragon of Aragon Construction w/moderator Neiswanger) going into detail on the journey W&W took to become an ESOP. Glass Cast: From the NGA is a quick hitting and timely podcast from the National Glass Association and its leading architectural glass publication, Glass Magazine. Glass Cast covers need-to-know topics vital to anyone in the glass industry—from business-first solutions to help owners build profits, to insights on market trends and challenges. The podcast is hosted by key voices from the NGA team and features interviews and presentations from glass industry leaders.