Coast to Coast

The latest edition of the “From the Fabricator” podcast is now live, and we go coast to coast with two tremendous guys.  I start in Seattle with Joe Kaiser of Herzog Glass.  Thoughtful and brilliant guy, and the chance to learn more about him and the world inside Herzog was fun.  Plus more tidbits on glazing the Space Needle.  Then to the East Coast in Pennsylvania with Michael Duncan of Viwinco Windows.  I’m not super strong on that side of the industry, so it was an excellent opportunity to learn from a significant disruptor in that space.  Michael also steps outside of the box and embraces technology and innovation- surely part of the reason for Vinwinco’s success.  Good stuff from both men - I'm thrilled they gave me the time. So please check it out!  Thank you very much.

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FHC-Frameless Hardware Company sponsored this episode- much appreciation to them for the support!

Elsewhere…

-- Recently, my good friend Andy Russo took on a new position at a company called NxLite.  I knew just a tiny bit about that company, and Andy was gracious enough to invite me down for a tour of their plant, which was about an hour+ from my home in Michigan.  This tour was certainly impressive- a very well-organized setup.  NxLite is applying coatings to glass, polycarbs, and other hybrid substrates that can push our product lines into new frontiers and also make some product areas more effective and efficient. There is serious potential here- and I am happy for Andy as this is perfect for him to push and grow.  As an aside, I did see Andy and his cohort from NxLite, Lisa Green, at GlassBuild while they were stationed in the Quanex booth, and they were getting a lot of attention.  Very cool. Congrats, Andy- looking forward to seeing what’s next!  Also, in a cool moment when I saw Andy and Lisa, I saw the King of Continuous Improvement, Dave Alexander of Miter Brands.  I have not seen him in a very long time, so that was a pleasant surprise.

-- I am behind on the news that the NGA announced a Glass Engineering Curriculum for university-level students. This is a significant and swift step to get our products in front of students who may not be aware that the glass industry is an option.  More information can be found HERE, but kudos to the NGA Advocacy & Tech team, led by the awesome Urmilla Sowell, for this effort!

-- I’ve written a bit about Britt & Tilson and their battle following the catastrophic storm and flood last year in Asheville, NC.  They have done what many people thought was impossible, as they’ve worked their way back.  They put together THIS quick video that gives you a feel for what they went through, but also a peek inside their hearts.  Billy Britt and team are truly top-notch people, and I’m overjoyed that they are on the positive road back.

-- Some Dodge news- The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI) fell 7% in October to 283.3. Despite the slowdown, planning activity remains significantly higher than it was at this time last year.  So, we’ll take it. Recreation and public buildings were the leading positive movers. And as for the US Government shutdown (which is now over and hopefully won’t happen again at the end of January), it appears to have had only a minimal effect on the construction space. Hard to believe, but we'll take that too.

-- ConstructConnect held its fall outlook, and there wasn't anything particularly newsworthy, except for a couple of notable items: one positive and one negative.  Good- inquiries on the ABI are still positive. That vibes with the forecast of a better 2nd half of ’26.   Bad - an update on the “stress index,” and with that, the number of abandoned projects has increased significantly in the last several months.  These are jobs that are not on hold, but during pre-con, the decision is to scrap them.  Not a great piece of data.  And probably not a surprise either.

-- One to watch, if you saw Seth Madole of Viracon's tremendous presentation on the glass supply chain- it was mentioned about a tightening of supply. Well, a driver of that is solar, and First Solar has just announced a new plant in South Carolina, set to open late 2026. If the stars align and we get busy during the second half of 2026, we may experience a very tight time to obtain glass. More to follow on this one.

-- Last this week… No blog next week as we head into the BEST holiday of the year with the United States Thanksgiving! – So, I’ll be back the week of 11-30 – and that one + two more posts and the blog year is done!  As always, I end each year with the annual Glass Industry MVP award. So stay tuned!   In any case- wishing you and yours a happy and festive Thanksgiving!!

LINKS of the WEEK

Ok – a lot is going on with this one.  Rollercoaster with a seatbelt malfunction.  Thank goodness for quick thinking. https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/missouri-couple-saved-young-girl-s-life-after-blood-curdling-scream-alerted-them-that-her-seatbelt-had-popped-open-on-roller-coaster/ar-AA1PL3c8?ocid=msedgntp&pc=ACTS&cvid=690abf5dca724e29b553d5dd5aa27562&ei=17

 A bit of a clickbait story- but pretty cool find- 1000-year-old Pictish ring. (and no, until I read this story, I had no idea what a Pictish ring is!) https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/archaeology/a65982581/archaeologist-finds-pictish-ring-implications/

Baby alligator found in Massachusetts in the Charles River… hmmm I wonder if that was brought there by GlassBuild folks… LOL https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/11/13/baby-alligator-captured-Charles-River-Boston/3801763054403/

PROJECT of the WEEK

Jen Marsik Friess of Guardian Glass always comes through, and she did again by dropping this stunning project my way.  This is the Cascadian, Seattle’s first LEED Platinum-certified life science building. This nine-story structure features open, flexible office space that capitalizes on daylighting provided by Guardian SunGuard™ SNX 62/27 triple-silver coating on UltraClear™ and clear glass.  Perkins&Will designed the Cascadian façade with a striking aesthetic of alternating vertical spandrel and vision glass fabricated by Vitrum™ Glass Group and installed by Walters & Wolf.  An absolute showstopper!  Congrats to all involved!

GlassBuild 2025 Recap

I’m completely beat… GlassBuild finally arrived, and the three days passed in a flash. So, it’s now time for my annual gigantic recap, including what I saw and heard at the show, and, of course, a lot of name drops.  I was VERY lucky to run into many amazing people.  So, settle in, this is traditionally my longest blog of the year…

Overall, I’d say the show was a success.  Exhibits looked great, crowd was solid, vibes were positive despite a lot of the noise out there. Glass Magazine via the NGA social accounts had coverage, and of course, Glass Magazine Weekly will have a ton of recaps.  News-wise, the most significant breaking piece came from Vitro, VIG Technologies, and LandVac with the announcement of a new VIG plant to be built in North America.  That is monumentally big news and now really pushes VIG farther than it’s ever gone before.  Kudos to Michael Spellman, who conceived this plan a while back, and despite encountering roadblock after roadblock, persevered until he reached this point.  Most people would’ve thrown in the towel, but Michael, to his credit, never did, and the industry will benefit because of that, as well as because Ricardo Maiz and Vitro saw the potential here.  Brilliant by all.

Connor Lokar of ITR once again had audiences mesmerized as he ran through what the forecast is looking like. I think many were surprised by some of the more positive tones that were delivered- so that’s good.  Tara Lukasik of Glass Magazine did a great job of covering it, and her piece can be found HERE. I was excited to watch Joshua Johnson speak on workforce development, and he certainly did not disappoint.  Smart companies will be eager to work with him to help build their labor force. And... I was honored to be a part of the prestigious Glass Magazine Awards, the supply chain panel, and Best in Show; I am genuinely grateful to have had those opportunities!

Ok, on to the people and other aspects of the show! I’d say the Skills Challenge area was a big hit.  The AGMT part, which included a curtain wall purposely built incorrectly in several places to test people’s knowledge, was brilliant, and the layout was perfect and professional.  The Shower Door side was also buzzing with some similar approaches that had people really digging in.  Big-time Congrats to the Shower Door Co-Op, which really shone on site.  Shannon McKinney, Brad Leamon, and the award-winning Christina Elia + many others I am missing.  They are really onto something here, and it's making a difference.  Also, I heard their Top Golf event was incredible, and someday I’ll have to attend one!

Networking is my life, and this show provides me with numerous great opportunities to expand and grow.  People I have seen or connected with on LinkedIn whom I had never met in person, all of a sudden, are standing in front of me.  Fantastic people like Ryan Shoemaker (Champagne Glass) and Brandon Maestas (Baron Glass) were two individuals I was thrilled to meet in person right off the top.  My guy, Ted Baumgardner of Guthrie AI, was turning heads thanks to the great ferns in his booth… well, that and an unbelievable setup that showed people how Guthrie AI can help.  Along with Ted getting to meet Tuneer De and Joaquin Barrandeguy was incredible, and they fed me breakfast and lunch each day. (Mini Twix bars were what I was living on- taken from their booth!) And I was fortunate to run into the whip-smart Gin Benner of AGNORA- I have always been a fan, and to finally say hi in person was outstanding.

It was great to see “Winners” there, such as Kevin Roth of Privacy Glass Solutions, who won a Glass Magazine award and was coming off a family wedding as well.  Meanwhile, the trio from Andluca, Nick Davy, Adrian Winoto, and Mark Pereira had the Glass Magazine award too, and the vibe about their product (SafeFlight UV) was strong.  Also, in the congrats category- Ahlam Alqudah Qaimari, fresh off a great and deserved promotion, the gang at IGE Glass Technologies, who blazed more trails with a slew of new groundbreaking products, and Kevin Hardman, who got another great new business launched, and as I joked with him – he now somehow stuffs 28 hours of work into the 24-hour day!

Got to see some legends too.  Obviously, Andrew Haring (FHC) fits that role to a tee, though he’d deny it.  The “Beards” -Brandon Bellegarde & Tyler Faulk (Drafting Marketplace) get that nod, as do Kyle Sword and Dr. Kayla Natividad (NSG Pilkington).  Add in the “Mayor of Glasstown” Jon Johnson (AROW Global), the awesome Stanley Yee (Infinite Recycling Technologies), the classy Jennifer Lang (Minneapolis Glass), and the sales GOAT Art Huard (NVOY), and there are folks there who constantly do great things for our world.

Communication is key —and I love the people who do that —so getting a few minutes with some of the best in our world is an honor… or, in one person’s case, honour.  Heather West, the “PR Gold Standard,” is always a positive presence. I'm so bummed that I had such a short visit.  The same goes for the marketing guru Rich Porayko- he owes me a snazzy Fenestration Canada pin. And I’ll stay in Canada, and the marketing and comms wizardry that comes from Walker Glass is always top-notch.  Danik Dancause is always a joy, and I’m a massive fan of Marion Pynn.  She is absolutely fabulous.  By the way, they threw a party that I actually attended (rare for me), and it was so packed- I couldn’t even get their attention.  That’s a nice win for folks who know how to do it!

Youth!  I saw/met/visited with some serious up-and-comers.  I love Brock Naylor and Alex Reed of Reed Rubber- their energy is infectious.  Sebastian Rittig also brings that momentum, as well as Graham Green (NSG Pilkington). Plus, the legend Rick Alexander (Tom Brown) should’ve been listed above, but I’m putting him here because he brought his new protégé, Christina Ricci. She was extremely focused and impressive.  All of these folks make me excited for our future.

Before I continue with who I saw/visited/learned from, I have to mention who I missed and how bummed I was to do so. The nicest guy in the industry, Tom O’Malley (Clover Architectural), was there, and I never connected.  The ultra cool Sean Farrow of Advanced Glass Industries I saw from a far but couldn’t get over to say hi.  Billy Britt of Britt-Tilson Glass made an appearance, and his comeback post-nightmare flood is inspiring- just hated not seeing him.  And I surely hated missing a chance to see the soon-to-be-retired Jim Ventre of Gardner Glass.  I suppose I have an excuse to visit Jim in South Carolina now. My great pal Dan Danese (AIG/Trulite) didn’t make the show- and that was a massive hole for us.  Gotta get him to Vegas! Of course, I didn’t see Ty Clem as is sadly usual, and somehow I never saw Keith Daubmann. Last, I did not see the classic Jeff Dowd of Gatsby Glass.  He and I spoke ahead of the show, and I was thrilled that not only did Jeff say he was attending the show, but Gatsby was bringing 10 new people to the show, and that the company is rolling with 15 locations opened in the last year.  Super stuff.

Getting to talk with the more intelligent and more talented is a plus for me, hoping it rubs off on me somehow.  Like Shelly Farmer- one of the best to ever sell, along with her new boss at Glasshape, Andrew Forrest.  Impressive guy.  The terrific trio of Travis Nevins, Matt Fox, and Jason Lamberth of IUPAT does a ton for our space, and I’m always picking up new things when I’m around them.  Travis, by the way, was outstanding in his D8 vs D10 talk.  Super to run into Troy Johnson and Jon Close of Apogee Architectural Metals.  Unless something crazy happens, Troy will be my special solo year-end guest on the podcast- and will be my 200th all-time guest too. Michael Saroka of Goldray and Devin Bowman of TGP/Allegion are both absolute stars out there- so I’m tickled when I get any time there.  And Dan Shields- I owe an apology too as we were talking, and I got distracted and pulled away- not a good move by me in front a great guy like that.

The opportunity to reconnect with past coworkers is a must.  This year, I had a few surprises.  It's the first time I have seen the uber-talented Ken Passmore (Trulite) in years—such a good guy. Additionally, during my visit, I had the opportunity to meet DJ Weil and Eric Reynolds.  Nice folks.  “Big Red” Mike Dishmon (Vitro) is my guy- he doesn’t have a statue outside of Phillips Arena for nothing.  Jeff Ziesche of JAZ Sales and FHC took care of me as always, with a Buc-ees run - that is a good friend! Plus, Vincent Guerrero of Mac Glass.  He’s always been a favorite of mine, and he was rocking great swag from his company - way to represent, my friend. Last but certainly not least- I had a quality 45 seconds with Scott Goodman of CRL, and I was grateful for all of it, as Scott is an all-timer in my book.

Almost done here… while working the Best in Show process, I got to see Luc Boileau of Herzog Glass.  So bummed I couldn’t stop and chat. Thrilled that he made the trek from Seattle to be at the show.  I also saw Danielle Whatley and Oscar Lopez of Texstar Glass during that same time, and luckily, I got to run into them later and talk.  Danielle is amazing (anyone who can break the internet qualifies), and Oscar is a sharp and cool cat- it was nice to visit for a few minutes. Staying in Texas, the top-shelf trio of Brian Risinger, Joe Lambertson, and Michael DeFrank of Country Glass were there, and I got a few minutes with them both at the Glazing Executives Forum and down on the floor.  Those guys devoured every bit of the show- makes sense why Country Glass is so good.  The same goes for Emily Yukish of Specified Systems - pure talent and class - and she also made sure she didn’t miss a thing.

I did see the Industry Front Man, Carl Christ of DFI.  I wish I had a tiny bit of his energy and drive.  And if I could get the same from Syndi Sim of Q-Railing, I’d be set for life.  It's been years since I last saw and talked with David Corle of HMI, and he hasn’t aged a day; he's still off the charts talented.  Great operators on hand that I got to say hi to included one of my all-time favorite duos, Mike and Joyce Cully of United Plate Glass. Thrilled to see them.  Brian Shaw and Troy Johnson of Streamline were hustling on the floor as their company is getting close to launching, so I am glad they took a moment (that they probably didn’t have) to talk with me.

A terrific event is coming up in the spring with the 2nd Glass Symposium in Atlantic City, and visiting with the brains behind it- Pat O’Connor and Lisa Godlewski (Glass & Metal Alliance) was an absolute pleasure.  This symposium will be a can’t-miss, and part of that is from the skillset Pat and Lisa have- just serious chops there, folks. The curtainwall crackerjack Jose Rodriguez was working the room- he’s going to do something next that will be epic.  I just know it.  Kudos also to the remarkable Taylor Anderson of Anderson Aluminum for doing a spectacular job of moderating the Glazing Executives Forum.  Not an easy gig!

Before I go- a salute to the women and men from the NGA who worked tirelessly to get this show off the ground and make it fly.  Lots of meetings, lots of “Teams” chats, and tons of energy expended, and I think they all delivered once again. I am in awe of the talent and effort there.

So there ya go… I am sure I missed many- and I am sorry.  For three days, I run like a madman, and I love getting to visit with each and every one I see.  THANK YOU for supporting the industry by attending GlassBuild! It truly is appreciated.

PROJECT of the WEEK

A favorite company of mine is Steel Encounters, and I had the opportunity to visit with Bruce Murray and Curtis Beplay from there while at the show.  I have a long-standing relationship with Bruce and have been impressed with Curtis's educational efforts.  So, time spent with them was well worth it.  And also, well worth it?  This project! It’s in progress, and it is looking absolutely tremendous. This is the University of Utah's Spencer F. & Cleone P. Eccles Health Sciences Education Building. A real showstopper.  Way to go, Steel Encounters team- keep doing it all up!

It's TIME!

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Finally.  GlassBuild America week!  If you are at the show, please feel free to grab me to say hi. I often am in 1000 different directions, and I miss seeing people… I look forward to it.  What else am I looking forward to?  I’ve already discussed the supply chain panel and economic presentation, but other items on the list include seeing Joshua Johnson talk about the “workforce you are missing.” If he has half the energy in person that he shows online, this is going to be a great piece.  The shower door design challenge is a must. I am a fan of many of the people who will be there.  The family business networking breakfast is on my list, as well as seeing the hurricane glass demos.  There is really something for everyone this year —and with over 600 booths, my challenge of getting around to see them all will be a tall one!  Travel safely, everyone, and let’s have a fantastic show while continuing to build our industry!  (And as always, my post next week will be focused on the show recap and who was seen and what was learned!)

Elsewhere…

-- ICYMI- the latest From the Fabricator podcast is a perfect one to catch on the way to Orlando, as it features two people who will be prominent at the show.  Seth Madole of Viracon, with a key role on a Supply Chain panel, and Kevin Black of Flexijet, who is a must-visit on the floor.  Both guys were great to talk with and are examples of folks who make our industry run. 

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Thanks to FHC-Frameless Hardware Company for sponsoring this episode! And speaking of FHC- they had news this week with the announcement of a new state-of-the-art FHC Super Center in New Jersey. Congrats!!

-- Congrats to Jeff Spicer and Raul Hernandez at IGE for reaching their 20-year milestone with the company.  Both guys are good people, and I’ve enjoyed getting to know them over the years.  IGE had a nice write-up about these guys HERE, and it’s worth the read!

-- Also in the 20 range… Tab Glass is celebrating its 20th year in business.  Kristin Thomas is possibly the most under-the-radar superstar in our space.  Not only is it hard to get her out in front of events (or my podcast- maybe in 15 years I’ll get her on…lol) because her focus is on her company, but she’ll also quickly deflect any and every compliment to her team, which of course they do deserve.  Class act! In any case, kudos to Kristin and team on an incredible run, and here’s to many more great years ahead!

-- Speaking of “under the radar” at NGA, there’s a guy named Wayne Nelson.  For a significant portion of my time as part of NGA, Wayne has been that steady influence and clutch performer.  Whenever Wayne had a task, you knew it would be done perfectly and without issue or delay.  Well, Wayne is calling it a career and retiring- with his last day being this past Friday.  NGA will miss his efforts and, by extension, so will the industry. Huge shoes to fill there.  Congrats, Wayne, on a great run at NGA and all the best in your next phase of life!

-- Interior glass and D8 vs D10 is a BIG issue.  So, I invite you to read below and then take a survey.   Should demountable glass walls be classified under the MasterSpec Division 8 or Division 10? What challenges do demountable walls and similar installations pose? NGA Installing Committee Task Group: Interior Demountable Wall Systems – Division 10 Requests Your Input.  

Last this week… the great Kyle Sword of NSG Pilkington delivered really cool news.  Toledo, aka the “glass city,” is getting a glass and space program at the University of Toledo.  It will be part of the Northwest Ohio Glass Innovation Hub. Obviously, I expect it to take off like a rocket (pun intended for a few may get), and any time we can add more focus to our world- especially at the collegiate level- is a very good thing.  I am confident this program will be very good, and I look forward to watching its progress go!

LINKS of the WEEK

Turning nuclear waste into glass?  First I am hearing on this… very curious. https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/hanford-site-moves-forward-project-turning-nuclear-waste-into-glass/GJ6I7LZKJJEN3EO2M2UBURWXEM/

New “smart glasses” for your Amazon delivery person?  https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/transportation/smart-glasses-amazon-delivery-drivers

 A message in a bottle!  100 years old and real.  More than just a great song from "The Police" I guess. https://www.ap.org/news-highlights/spotlights/2025/wwi-soldiers-messages-in-a-bottle-found-on-australian-beach-more-than-100-years-later/

PROJECT of the WEEK

Out to the west coast… Located in Encinitas, CA, this is the Fox Point Brewing Co. and is San Diego County’s first farm-to-tap brewery. This is a project that was glazed by So Cal Glass Inc. Nice work - the glass fabrication was done by GLASSWERKS (will the elusive Randy Steinberg be at GlassBuild?) and Vitro manufactured the primary glass. It’s a beautiful and stylish project that showcases our products as the building's key feature.  Kudos to all involved!! And if Fox Point brews Diet Dr. Pepper… I’ll make sure and visit.  LOL.

Successful in Many Ways

A new episode of the “From the Fabricator” podcast is now up, and this was a learning edition for me.  First up, Seth Madole of Viracon.  Seth has been a key cog in the Viracon machine for years, and it was great to get his insight into successful business approaches and, of course, the supply chain, which falls under his responsibilities at Viracon.  Lots of good stuff from a first-class person.  Then I talked with Kevin Black of Flexijet. Kevin is also a fantastic person and talent, and I loved his take on attracting youth to our space —if more people did it, we could fill more holes.  Plus, Flexijet was a product I knew little about until recently (thanks to smarter guys than me, Ryan Shoemaker of Champagne Glass and Abdeali Karimjee of Precision Glass Industries), and I am fascinated by it. Looking forward to seeing it in action at GlassBuild.  Two people, two differing worlds and roles,  but two people who shine in our space.  Check it out and THANK YOU for the continued support!

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Elsewhere…

-- Seth and I talked about the indexes (he had a great take on the ABI), so it made sense that both the ABI and the latest start info were released this week.  The ABI I expected to stay flat sank badly instead, to 43.3, one of the lowest tallies ever.  So obviously things aren’t great in Architect land.  Project inquiries, which are a key metric for me, stayed above water again at 50.1.  On the starts side, the news was a little better, but for the first time in a while, the inflation adjustment was added, which took some wind out of our sails.  Still non-residential and commercial posted positive scores- we did know things were busting out a little more, so this was a nice confirmation (no matter the reach) for me. The grind continues, folks… let’s be smart out there, ok?

-- Another industry titan was lost recently.  Don Thomas, a longtime customer of mine in Michigan and the father of two very successful leaders in our industry, Brian Thomas at Super Sky and Tim Thomas at Erie Architectural, passed away.  Don was pure class and did things the right way.  Qualities that his sons picked up and carried on 10-fold.  My condolences to Brian, Tim, and the Thomas family on their loss. 

-- Good and huge news…I have written a few times about Acelab, the best outlet for connecting architects with building material manufacturers.  I’m a fan. I even had their founder, Vardhan Mehta, on my podcast very early on in their journey (October 2022). Anyway, they announced a very nice series A funding play (14 million!), which will allow them to keep going and growing.  This is huge, and it is really the future in that space.  I am so happy for Vardhan and the team- good folks! Congrats!

-- More good news about great people… Walker Glass announced 3 moves with 2 of my all-time favorites involved.  Marc Deschamps is now Vice President, Products and Business Development, and Charles Alexander is now Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing.  Marc and Charles are terrific people who are fiercely dedicated to our industry and obviously their company.  I love seeing them both gaining more honor, which is deserved.  In addition, Walker announced Angelo Grippo as the new Vice President, R&D and Technical Services.  I don’t know Angelo, but I do know Randy Brooks, CEO of Walker, and his brilliant business acumen tells me Angelo is probably a great talent too.  Congrats to all!

-- And last this week… did you know that on October 25th, 2005, I posted for the very first time on this blog?  Twenty years later, here I am.  I’ve celebrated past milestones before (last year was 1000 posts, etc.), so I won’t go crazy with memories, etc.- but just a simple thank you to everyone who was on then, picked it up years ago, or picked it up recently.  It means a ton.  And please —if you see me at GlassBuild, grab me to say hi.  I love meeting/catching up with people from our space and expanding the network!

LINKS of the WEEK

This is fascinating.  A driverless WAYMO taxi gets pulled over… how did the cops handle it?https://apnews.com/article/waymo-no-driver-traffic-ticket-0a0dffb19bf38c5ee85681a6f83591ff

Well, how about this... Chat GTP helped a woman win the lottery https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/10/16/lotto-Michigan-Lottery-Powerball-ChatGPT/2361760633593/

Michael J Fox has a new book out with a comical take on his role in the cult hit “Teen Wolf” – which was the movie right before he broke out in “Back to the Future” https://nypost.com/2025/10/17/entertainment/michael-j-fox-on-why-he-felt-like-a-whore-on-the-set-of-teen-wolf/  ((Real ones know his turn as Alex P Keaton was the breakout though))

PROJECT of the WEEK

Out to the west coast, and this beauty was posted by Patrick Sullivan of Pacific Coast Glazing. He noted a design-assist project for the UCI Mesa expansion.  The glass and glazing look spot on, and I assume everyone involved in this is pretty happy- or at least they should be.  Patrick did not note who the various suppliers were on this one, but I did see in the comments that my pals at Architectural Glazing Solutions (the wonderful Pompeo family) had a product on there.  Good stuff!  Congrats to everyone on this one!