Category: Industry Highlight

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• The Glass Paradox: Rising Demand, Increasing Complexity, & a Shrinking Workforce

  

  Modern glass systems are doing more than ever before, but the skilled workforce needed to install them is under pressure. For architects, developers, and GCs, that creates risk far beyond labor, impacting design intent, schedule, quality, building performance, and long-term asset value.

• Chesapeake Glazing Recognized as a 2026 Best Place to Work

  

  Being named a Best Place to Work means more when it comes directly from your people. Read about why this recognition matters to us.

• Chesapeake Glazing Featured in National Glass Association Spotlight

  

  What does it actually take to build the next generation of glaziers? This NGA spotlight takes a closer look at how we’re approaching it.

• 5 Months, 4 Apprentices

  

  With nearly 40% of the glazing workforce expected to retire in the next 10 to 20 years, developing the next generation isn’t optional. Here’s what that looks like in practice at Chesapeake Glazing.

• Chesapeake Glazing Earns National Safety Excellence Recognition

  

  Recognized among just 52 contractors nationwide, Chesapeake Glazing’s National Safety Excellence Award highlights a systems driven approach to safety, backed by consistent field execution and measurable performance.