Buying & Tech Insights

Adding value to commercial, retail, and multi-family construction projects is essential for maintaining profitability. But cost savings that impact schedules and quality don’t make for wins. As the glazing market continues to innovate products and methods, exterior glazing line items have become opportunities to add project value with value engineering.

The technical nature of fire rated assemblies—including glass and glazing systems—can put companies at risk for specification errors that cause change orders, procurement delays, and even failed inspections. Having a clear working knowledge of fire rated products is one strategy to keep projects on schedule and budget.

Know your materials to make the best business decision for today and for tomorrow.