Glazing Executives Forum 2022

Hear from Installing Committee Chair Matt Kamper of Woodbridge Glass and NGA staff on committee activities and opportunities to get involved. Also learn about NGA initiatives specifically designed for contract glaziers and full-service glass companies. Open to all installing companies | Room S233-S232

Presented by Vic McConnell, partner with Smith Cashion & Orr, PLC
Contract glaziers are facing a daunting and unpredictable construction environment, with supply chain problems, material shortages, increasing lead times and rising costs. How can companies of all sizes protect themselves and ensure they aren’t left holding the bag for rising costs and delays?

Presented by Utah Glass Association Trainers Tim Hall and Dave Olsen of Steel Encounters; and Jeff Lynch of Midwest D-Vision Solutions
As the labor shortage continues to challenge the industry, learn how you can foster employee loyalty to your company in this panel discussion.

Presented by Madeleine MacRae, founder of MM MacRae Coaching & Consulting
If a recession is on the horizon, how can glazing companies prepare? How do current market conditions surrounding inflation and supply chain issues impact strategy? Learn what you can do today, what you should avoid and how you can implement these strategies immediately with simple actionable steps!

Get one-on-one time with the morning’s speakers for Q&A sessions on contracts, employee retention and best business practices. 

Presented by Katy Devlin, Editor in Chief, Glass Magazine
A look back at the progress of contract glazing companies over the past 30 years as seen in Glass Magazine’s Top Report.

Presented by Connor Lokar, speaker and senior forecaster, ITR Economics
Connor Lokar of ITR Economics is a regular headliner for the Glazing Executives Forum. He’ll return to give his fast-paced, to-the-point predictions for construction business-cycle trends to help executives plan for the coming 6-12 months.

Reception will take place on the trade show floor in the Industry Pavilion