Don't miss the premier event for glazing contractors to learn, network, and tackle industry challenges. The Glazing Executives Forum will be held on Sept. 30, in conjunction with GlassBuild America in Dallas.
Event Highlights
- Exclusive Construction Forecast: Gain insights from keynote speaker Connor Lokar, senior forecaster for ITR Economics.
- Spotlight on Business Management for Glaziers: Sessions on risk management, estimating best practices, and leveraging technology for marketing and recruitment.
- New Workshop Tracks: Participate in focused groups on AI at Your Glazing Company, Shower Enclosures Solutions Share, and Effective Recruitment Strategies.
- Networking Opportunities: Enjoy a networking beer break and group lunch.
- NGA Installing Committee Meeting: Hear about committee activities and opportunities to get involved, plus NGA initiatives for contract glaziers and full-service glass companies.
Separate registration fee required. Find more information and register today.
Schedule
8:00-9:00
Installing Committee – breakfast included
9:30-9:45
Opening Remarks
9:50-10:20
Risk Management
- Speaker: Matt Johnson, attorney, The Gary Law Group
10:35-10:55
Using Technology to Build Your Team
- Speaker: Stefanie Couch, founder, GRIT Blueprint, Build Women
11:00-11:15
Networking Break
11:20-11:50
Estimating Best Practices
Speakers:
- Joe Lambertson, executive vice president, Country Glass & Mirror Inc.
- Christopher Medina, estimator, Grand View Glass
- Eric Miller, CEO, TRUE
12:00 pm
Lunch
12:40 pm
Annual Construction Forecast
- Speaker: Connor Lokar senior forecaster, ITR Economics
- Keynote sponsored by YKK AP
2:00 pm
Beer Break & Networking
2:45-4:15 pm
Workshop Tracks
Afternoon extended workshop/solutions share tracks. Registrants choose one track.
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Workshop Track 1
AI at Your Glazing Company
Don't miss an interactive AI workshop tailored for the glazing industry, led by professional brand marketing and technology expert Stefanie Couch. Attendees will learn to leverage AI tools for enhanced business operations, guided by practical demonstrations and hands-on exercises. Bring your laptops, as participants are encouraged to work alongside Couch to explore AI solutions for your glazing business strategies. -
Workshop Track 2
Shower Enclosures Solutions Share
Join other shower enclosure installation professionals for a conversation and solutions share about the top challenges and opportunities facing companies today. The workshop session will be led by Danny Donahue of FHC, with support from the National Glass Association's advocacy and technical team. Don't miss an opportunity to connect with peers in the field and to help set the course for development of industry-wide resources for shower enclosure companies. -
Workshop Track 3
Effective Recruitment Strategies
Attendees to this workshop will leave with immediately actionable take-home strategies and tools for recruiting new employees and building up the next generation of glaziers. The session will be led by Jenni Chase, vice president of workforce development for the National Glass Association. Learn how to recruit at technical schools, high schools, and via social media. Participants will come away with a recruitment tool kit, including stickers, postcards, and a copy of NGA's new resource, A Guide to Recruiting at High School Career Fairs.
