GlassBuild America: The Glass Window & Door Expo

20/07/2025

SOON! ⏰ GLASSBUILD AMERICA REGISTRATION WILL OPEN!!
Mark your calendar now. Registration opens July 24th.

⏭️ Built on What's Next
GlassBuild America 2025 is heading to Orlando for the first time this November — and it’s bringing fresh energy, exciting features and can’t-miss opportunities.

Here’s what’s new this year:
✅ GlassBuild America Skills Challenge
Glaziers, it’s your time to shine. Test your skills in two hands-on competitions on the show floor: the hashtag Shower Challenge and the Are You AGMT Glazier Certification Ready? Challenge.

✅ The Latest Products and Technology
Discover hurricane-resistant glass and energy-efficient windows — engineered to meet regional challenges, built to perform anywhere.

✅ Stronger Connections
Meet the right people in the right setting, including at events like the Family Business Breakfast, where industry peers gather for focused conversations on succession planning, exit strategies and more.

✅ Smarter Strategies
Get expert insights on the Main Stage and during the Glazing Executives Forum as leaders from Viracon, Allegion US, YKK AP America Inc. and more break down today’s biggest challenges — and what it takes to navigate them.

✅ Orlando Debut
GlassBuild heads south! Enjoy this sunny, action-packed destination.
GlassBuild is built on innovation — and this year’s event is no exception.

06/06/2025

Exhibitors-- PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY!

You can get your products in front of buyers!!

The GlassBuild America Product Showcase is your opportunity to promote your products for free ahead of the show.

Submit your products today through the exhibitor portal.

Deadline to be included in print is July 15.

Contact us with any questions!

20/02/2025

01/02/2025

BEC---- BOOK YOUR STAY!!

Hotel is coming up on February 5th!

Go to: https://www.glass.org/bec-conference-2025 and scroll down to the middle of the page under "Book Your Stay" and click that link to easily make those arrangements!!

The event may be a month away and you have plenty of time to register for that- but if you want the show hotel and rate- THAT has to be done by 2/5/25!

Thank you!

We look forward to seeing you in Las Vegas!!

06/01/2025

SCHOOL SECURITY WORKSHOP
-- NGA GLASS CONFERENCE: CARLSBAD
+ EARLY BIRD ENDING SOON
Join us at the NGA Glass Conference: Carlsbad, which will take place February 3-6, 2025, at the Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa, just North of San Diego. Gather to further the ideas, resources, and relationships that will improve our industry.
School security is a significant issue, and the glass and glazing industry continues to increase its efforts. This conference will feature a dedicated workshop on all issues surrounding this subject. Take part in the dialogue and make your voice heard!
ALSO- EARLY BIRD pricing ends on January 7th. Don't miss out on these savings.
For more information and accommodation information see:
https://www.glass.org/event/nga-glass-conference-carlsbad

07/10/2024

THANK YOU GlassBuild SPONSORS!
It was a great event made better by your support.
We appreciate all you do for our industry!

A+W Software North America AmesburyTruth Bovone North America Inc. CRL Deceuninck North America Diamon-Fusion International, Inc. (DFI) Door Hardware Nerds Dow
Excel Glass Systems FHC Frameless Hardware Company LLC
GEALAN Fenster-Systeme GmbH Glassfab Tempering Services
Guardian Glass North America Hartung Glass Industries IGE Glass Technologies, Inc. Infinite Recycled Technologies Interglass Interlayer Solutions Inc. ITA - Italian Trade Agency Jordon Machinery Lattuada North America Inc. MAPPI INTERNATIONAL SRL North American Specialty Laminations (NASL) hashtag NuCoat ODL, Inc OEMME S.p.A. OZ MACHINE USA Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope Polaris Soft Close Hinge Q-railing - North America Quanex Roto North America Salem Fabrication Technologies Group, Inc. HHH Equipment Resources SCHOTT Smart Glazier Software Turkish Glass Ultrafab Inc. VEKA - North America Viprotron North America Vitro Architectural Glass YKK AP America Inc.

02/10/2024

Join us in the Hall C Lobby 1:00-2:30 for a magic after party designed to celebrate our GlassBuild community! We've got games including golf simulation, a chicken toss, fortune teller booth and a virtual reality plank walk, along with Southern-inspired food and beverages! We're already looking forward to the next !

02/10/2024

Don't miss the Women in Glass + Fenestration Keynote and Networking Breakfast this morning 9:30-11 at the Main Stage! Building on standing-room-only crowds in 2022 and 2023, keynote by Nicole C. Calhoun plus opportunities to network https://bit.ly/3N0dTMD

02/10/2024

A recap of day two at the starts with Best in Show Awards. Congratulations to all the winners! https://bit.ly/3fwWhdWnews/congratulations-glassbuild-2024-best-show Fifty students from a nearby high school were with us for the entire day as part of NGA’s effort to raise awareness of the glass and glazing trades and help the industry recruit new workers. https://bit.ly/3fwWhdWnews/students-visit-glassbuild-america-experience-career-opportunities-glass-window-and-door Keynote speaker Emily Pilloton-Lam shared her experiences working with young people on construction projects to serve local communities. "I believe that young people are incredibly talented and underestimated when it comes to being able to do real-life impactful work." https://bit.ly/3fwWhdWnews/building-next-generation
Rounding out the day, NGA's Jenni Chase and Jeff Dalaba, director of program development, AGMT Glazier Certification left attendees with a “to-do list” for establishing a successful and lasting internal training program. https://bit.ly/3fwWhdWnews/how-develop-successful-internal-training-program And Dave Argus of Karas & Karas Glass and Cal Beyer of SAFE Workplaces discussed how to create a recovery-safe workplace for recovering addicts. https://bit.ly/3fwWhdWnews/recovery-safe-workplaces
All stories available from https://bit.ly/3fwWhdW

01/10/2024

The Podcast Studio has been ON AIR with inaugural episodes yesterday and today, hosted by NGA's Laurie Cowin, Katy Devlin and Sara Neiswanger. Pictured guests: Steve Dean, Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope; Amy Rapson, ODL; Bob Keller, Miter; Kevin Seiling, Veka; Ric Schmidt, Viprotron; Adam Wilson, Quanex; Chris Beard, John Burns Research and Consulting. Episodes will be distributed in audio on top podcast platforms and in video on YouTube.
The studio enclosure on the 2024 floor in Dallas was designed and fabricated by sponsor Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope (OBE). The two glazed walls of the enclosure feature high-performance Reliance-LT Curtain Wall and digitally printed i-Glass, from OBE.
Learn more about the podcasts: https://bit.ly/4gCsz24

01/10/2024

Our official publication presents the Glass Magazine Awards 3:45-4:15 on the Main Stage at to the best products and glass applications the commercial, retail & fabrication markets offer. Learn more & celebrate the winners! https://bit.ly/3A4P8LZ

01/10/2024

Best in Show Awards at go to exhibiting companies that bring their "A" game in booth design and exhibit presence. Complete with live music and a parade, don't miss the exciting reveal today on the show floor 3-3:45 pm! https://bit.ly/4gH2MFR