Category: Company News

• Behind the Glass: A Day in the Life of Our Shop Manager

  

  What happens before commercial glazing reaches the jobsite? Go behind the scenes with Chesapeake Glazing Shop Manager Phil Crisp to discover the experience, problem-solving, and mentorship that keep our fabrication shop moving.

• Before the First Jobsite: Inspiring Future Glaziers at The Big Build

  

  What does a popsicle stick window have to do with the future of commercial glazing? Discover how Chesapeake Glazing President Mike O’Neal joined the National Glass Association at The Big Build to inspire young minds and introduce the next generation to careers in construction.

• From the Fabricator: Mike O’Neal on Leadership, Careers, and the Glass Industry

  

  What does it take to build a lasting career in commercial glazing? Chesapeake Glazing President Mike O’Neal joins From the Fabricator to discuss his journey through the industry, workforce development, mental health, and the future of glass and glazing.

• A Friday on the Bay: Why Time Together Matters

  

  What happens when you trade job sites and desks for three charter boats and a day on the Bay? For the Chesapeake Glazing team, it meant friendly competition, a few good catches, one very tiny squid, and a chance to spend time together outside of work.

• More Than a Summer Internship: Jaxson’s First Look at a Career in Glazing

  

  What does a meaningful internship actually look like? For Jaxson, it meant applying classroom skills to real drafting work, learning how glazing systems come together, and discovering new ways to use AutoCAD along the way. His summer at Chesapeake Glazing gave him a closer look at where those skills could take him next.

• Nine Months In: What Learning a Trade Actually Looks Like

  

  Nine months into the glazing trade, Matt is already turning what he has learned into real impact, including catching a shop drawing error before it reached the field. Read more about his progress and the moment that earned him Chesapeake Glazing’s Champion of Safety and Quality Award.

• The Impact You May Never See: Why One Blood Drive Matters

  

  One blood drive can mean far more than an hour out of the workday. See how Chesapeake Glazing and Chesapeake Contracting Group came together to support a need that impacts thousands of patients every day.

• Recognized Among the Top 50 Glaziers: The Work Behind the Honor

  

  A clean glazing system does not happen by accident. Chesapeake Glazing’s recognition as one of Glass Magazine’s 2026 Top 50 Glaziers reflects the work behind the glass, from early coordination and shop drawings to field precision, quality checks, safety, and craftsmanship.

• Shawn’s Apprenticeship Time Capsule: 8 Months of Growth, Learning, and Goals

  

  Eight months into his apprenticeship, Shawn Ammons is learning more than the glazing trade. He is building confidence, gaining responsibility, and discovering what it means to grow through hands-on experience, mentorship, and the willingness to ask questions.

• Opening Doors to the Next Generation of Glaziers

  

  Chesapeake Glazing is expanding apprenticeship opportunities into Washington, DC, opening more doors for individuals ready to build a career in the glazing trade. Learn how our program is helping create access, strengthen the skilled workforce, and support the next generation of glaziers.