Artificial intelligence (AI) dominates discussions these days, including at GlassBuild America, where software companies have begun to promote the use of AI for value-adding features.…
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Changing a Product? Launching a New One? Do Your Due Diligence
There are many things that go into a high-performing finished fenestration product. Sound manufacturing practices, a commitment to maintaining quality and consistency are a few…
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Why Your Supervisors Are the Best Innovators
“True competitive advantage is unlocked, not in the boardroom, but where strategy meets the daily work—through the empowered hands and minds of front-line supervisors. Focusing…
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Smart Marketing Will Make the Difference in 2026
According to a recent [DWM] report, the housing market is in a slump. Single-family home sales are slowing down this year, mainly due to a…
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2026 Forecast for Remodeling
fter a modest rebound in 2025, experts predict the home remodeling and construction markets will shift to a slower but still record-setting growth phase in…
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Housing Starts Climb as Costs Keep Buyers on Sidelines
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) posted several updates last week reporting both good and bad news for the housing industry. While starts for…
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What the Outlook for Housing Means for Building Products
The U.S. housing market has faced its fair share of difficulties in 2025, including high costs, economic uncertainty and significant demographic shifts. That’s the gist…
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Inside Perspectives: Manufacturing Careers Earn High Marks from Within
With tariffs bearing down on trade relations and imports, all eyes are on American manufacturing these days. Economic pundits have opinions about how that will…
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Home Builders Are Feeling the Squeeze. Will Remodeling Come to the Rescue?
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) shows growing economic uncertainty stemming from concerns over tariffs and elevated costs for…
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Remodeling to Remain Strong Despite Key Obstacles
The residential remodeling market grew to more than $600 billion in 2022, in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Things then took a slight turn…