Tag: Supply
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FGIA to Host Supply Chain Panel & Testing Talk at GlassBuild
FGIA will host two educational sessions during GlassBuild America: The Glass, Window & Door Expo, covering important and timely topics like the current state of supply chains and field testing for commercial fenestration systems. FGIA staff will also be on hand at the Industry Pavillion, booth 27096, November 4-6 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando,…
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FGIA Panel Shares Strategies to Reduce Supply Chain Disruptions
A panel discussion about supply chain disruptions and how to navigate related challenges took place at the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Fall Conference in Indianapolis. Panelists for the October 7 discussion, “Innovative Strategies to Mitigate Impacts from Supply Chain Disruptions,” included José Colón (Intertek), Chip Gentry (Quaker Window Products) and Mark Imfeld (Association…
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FGIA Panel Shares Strategies to Reduce Supply Chain Disruptions
A panel discussion about supply chain disruptions and how to navigate related challenges took place at the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Fall Conference in Indianapolis. Panelists for the October 7 discussion, “Innovative Strategies to Mitigate Impacts from Supply Chain Disruptions,” included José Colón (Intertek), Chip Gentry (Quaker Window Products) and Mark Imfeld (Association…
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Sheet Metal Supply Debuts New Board & Batten Profile
Sheet Metal Supply has added a Board & Batten metal panel option to its growing envelope offering. The Board & Batten profile, fire and pest resistant, is for vertical applications. It’s available in all SMS color offerings, plus copper, zinc, exotics and woodgrain finishes. SMS also has a full line of supporting trim in matching…
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Expert Panel Tackles Supply Chain Challenges at FGIA Conference
A panel of experts will offer a view of the current supply chain landscape, how to navigate it and what solutions can be put in place at the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) 2025 Fall Conference, taking place October 6-9 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Moderated by FGIA Executive Director Janice Yglesias, panelists will share the…
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Amid tariff, job and supply concerns, multifamily pros prioritize occupancy
For years, apartment operators have circled late 2025 and 2026 as a time when new apartment deliveries would begin to slow, allowing them to tamp down on concessions and even increase rents in high-delivery markets. As expected, new deliveries are falling. At the end of August, 686,000 units were under construction, a 20.2% year-over-year drop,…
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Five steps to mitigating the domino effect of supply chain insolvency
A fractured supply chain can unhinge projects, particularly those operating without a contingency plan. Chris Bristow shares tips to mitigate potential damage. Supply chain insolvency in construction can trigger a wave of disruption and shake up project timelines on a grand scale. The ripple effect can decelerate progress, with repercussions that can impact more than…
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Five steps to mitigating the domino effect of supply chain insolvency
A fractured supply chain can unhinge projects, particularly those operating without a contingency plan. Chris Bristow shares tips to mitigate potential damage. Supply chain insolvency in construction can trigger a wave of disruption and shake up project timelines on a grand scale. The ripple effect can decelerate progress, with repercussions that can impact more than…
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Leap Adds ABC Supply for Real-Time Pricing and Ordering
Leap, the complete platform for roofers and remodelers, today announced a new direct integration between Leap CRM and ABC Supply Co. Inc., the largest wholesale distributor of roofing and select exterior building materials in North America. The connection gives contractors a single workspace to browse ABC Supply’s branch catalog, pull accurate pricing and availability into…
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Supply Chain Secrets Behind Successful Construction Projects
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Ever wonder why some construction projects finish on time and under budget while others turn into expensive disasters? The answer usually isn’t about the workers or the weather – it’s about how materials get sourced and delivered. The difference between a smooth project and a nightmare often comes down to supply chain decisions that most…