About Us
The Window and Plate Glass Dealers Association of New York is a professional trade association designed to meet the needs of glazing contractors in the New York region. The Association is comprised of the industry's most sophisticated union glazing contractors, committed to sharing best practices, new technology, and design innovation with the goal of improving our industry and the greater construction industry.
The Association provides collective bargaining support for our members in addition to training and education for our members and their workforce. Our contractors provide the highest quality glazing services available in the marketplace, including setting, removing, cutting, and handling all forms of glass, as well as the caulking of all glass, metal, and stone. Our members and the craftspeople they employ have created a tradition of excellence and have been renowned for their work on several landmark and historic sites throughout New York City and the region.
Our Work
Member contractors and the professionals they employ are highly trained and skilled in the art of installing ornamental metal and glass. Using state-of-the-art technology and equipment, our member contractors are committed to providing creative and innovative solutions to the most complex glazing projects. In today's competitive construction environment, it is critical that glazing contractors install and maintain cost-effective fixtures that endure for generations. We take pride in our ability to provide the highest quality services and products while remaining cost-conscious and promoting efficiency in everything we do.
The members of the Window and Plate Glass Dealers Association of New York have developed strong partnerships with general contractors, construction managers, architects, engineers, and building owners throughout the City and remain committed to providing the best possible solutions for creating, installing, and maintaining structural and decorative glass works.
Our Services
Construction Services
Our members provide a diverse array of glazing services, including the construction of:
- Curtain Walls
- Storefronts
- Entrances
- Ornamental Glass Work
- Skylights
- Structural Systems
Specialty Glass Products
Many of our contractors specialize in the manufacturing, distribution, and installation of specialty glass products including:
- Light Diffusers
- Glass Walls, including Atrium Glass Walls and Folding Glass Walls
- Glass Stairs
- Curtain Wall
Member Benefits
Membership in the Window and Plate Glass Dealers Association of New York provides numerous benefits to contractors, including:
- Collective Bargaining Representation
- Legislative Advocacy
- Safety and Training
- Professional Development Seminars
- Networking and Business Development Support
Safety & Training
Our member contractors understand that superior training results in highly qualified workers, and we ensure that our workers receive ongoing training and skill upgrades. The union tradespeople that our members employ complete a minimum of four years of training and complete the OSHA 10 safety certification course. The members of the Window and Plate Glass Dealers of New York are committed to the safety of our workforce and the members of the public, and we work to ensure that accidents do not occur. We share best safety practices among our members and work together to create ongoing jobsite safety awareness.