When it comes to creating, designing and building, architects play a crucial ole to the glass Industry. They have to be aware of the different types of glass and the different performance characteristics of each. They also work closely with contract glazing companies to see that their designs are built as they are envisioned. Ever wonder what they think of glazing contractors? Borrowing a popular shorthand phrase for describing relationships between two different sets of people, you might ask if one is from Venus and the other from Mars. For years, contract glaziers have cited the architects' lack of product knowledge, unclear designs and specifications as some of their biggest complaints. But what do architects think about the contract glazing companies with which they work? USGlass asked several glass-savvy architects for their thoughts.
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