In a recent Q&A with Glass Magazine Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope CEO, Mark Adamson shares how we’re strengthening our business around what matters most: delivering exceptional service, expanding our local presence, and creating a true one-stop shop for glass, metal, and hardware solutions. Full article: https://lnkd.in/dUvMAtbc
About us
At Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope® (OBE), we believe the work of our employees truly matters. From apartments in New York to office buildings in Toronto, stadiums in Dallas, and universities in Atlanta, our teams contribute to the projects that shape the world where we live, work, heal, and play. Our vision is to be the first-choice provider of value-added, glazing solutions. We are North America's leading vertically integrated manufacturer, fabricator and distributor of architectural hardware glass and glazing systems. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, OBE is a world-class building products company with a significant presence in every major metropolitan statistical area in the U.S. and Canada. OBE manufactures high-performance architectural glass products and aluminum framing systems and distributes complementary branded hardware and glazing supplies. OBE delivers products to a broad customer base of architects, glaziers, contractors, and developers serving diversified residential and commercial construction end-markets. With over 6,700 employees, we operate 85 manufacturing and distribution facilities in five countries.
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http://www.obe.com/
External link for Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope
- Industry
- Wholesale Building Materials
- Company size
- 5,001-10,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Dallas, TX
- Type
- Privately Held
- Specialties
- Curtain Wall, Window Wall, Architectural Windows, Entrance Doors, Storefronts, Skylights, Architectural Glass, architectural hardware, Showers, Custom-Engineering, Hurricane resistance, Sun controls, Blast Mitigation, impact resistance, Security glazing, retrofit, and adaptive reuse
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Updates
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As behavioral health environments continue to evolve, safety, durability, and dignity must work together. Graham is excited to introduce the GT6300 Human Impact Fixed Window - engineered to withstand real-world human impact while supporting calm, light-filled spaces, with an integrated, energy-controlled sash retention feature that mitigates ligature risks and delivers safety. ✔ Built to withstand multiple 2000 ft-lb impacts ✔ Tested in accordance with AAMA501.8 behavioral health standards ✔ Integrated anti-ligature design for patient protection ✔ Optional integrated blinds for maintenance-only access ✔ Thermal performance with U-values as low as 0.22 Learn More: https://lnkd.in/eQ7B4q6u
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We’re looking forward to Facades+ Boston on July 23! Our team can’t wait to connect with everyone. Don't miss our panel discussion alongside Bruner/Cott featuring the exciting Harvard Gund Hall project! See you there! #FacadesPlus #BostonArchitecture #BuildingEnvelope #BrunerCott #GundHall #HarvardGSD #FacadeDesign #Oldcastle
Facades+ returns to Boston on July 23. Read the full story in The Architect's Newspaper: https://lnkd.in/e2EVd9c6 Bruner/Cott
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As America marks 250 years of independence, Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope joins in honoring the foundation this country was built on: resilience, determination, and the drive to keep building forward. This Independence Day, we recognize the service members and communities whose strength and sacrifice continue to define the American spirit. In celebration, U.S. locations will be closed July 3rd. Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful 250th Independence Day. 🇺🇸 #America250 #IndependenceDay #FourthOfJuly #OBE
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Bird Guard Glass by Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope is helping reshape what’s possible in architectural glazing, protecting birds while delivering the aesthetics and performance designers demand. We’re proud to have been named an Architizer A+ Jury Winner , recognizing the innovation behind a product that’s making an impact on projects across the industry. The future of glass isn’t just about what you see, it’s about what you protect. #OBE #Innovation #Architecture #BirdFriendlyGlass #BuildingEnvelope #ArchitecturalGlass
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The best vendor partnerships start with a clear vision. Last week, the Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope, CRL and Guardian Glass North America sales leaders met to share insights, discuss our corporate strategy, our growth plans, and how we’re raising the bar for our customers together. At Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope we’re not waiting for the market to define what’s next we’re helping lead it. Bringing our partners into that vision ensures we’re aligned, moving faster, and creating more value where it matters most.
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The conversations are bigger, the ideas are bolder, and the future of building is on display at AIA ‘26! The Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope team is in the heart of the action, connecting with architects, designers, and industry leaders to showcase solutions that help bring ambitious projects to life. From performance-driven glazing systems to innovative façade technologies, we’re excited to share what’s next for the built environment. If you’re attending AIA, stop by and meet the team. Let’s talk about the projects shaping tomorrow.
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Behavioral health spaces demand more than design - they require uncompromising safety. That's why the new GT6300 Human Impact Window is designed to eliminate potential hazards while maintaining a restorative environment, so safety and healing go hand in hand. GT6300 offers architects a solution that prioritizes patient safety without sacrificing design intent. Tested in accordance with AAMA 501.8 and engineered to withstand repeated human-impact events, GT6300 helps reduce injury risk through an integrated anti-ligature design built directly into the window system. Explore Purpose-Built Protection: https://lnkd.in/eQ7B4q6u
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Introducing the new Reliance™-TC SS High-Thermal Screw Spline Curtain Wall System from Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope. Engineered to meet today’s demanding energy codes, Reliance™-TC SS delivers exceptional thermal performance, fabrication efficiency, and installation flexibility all in one innovative system. Smarter performance. Simpler execution. Check out our Blog for more details: https://lnkd.in/eQHPJcmz #OBE #CurtainWall #FacadeDesign #BuildingEnvelope #ArchitecturalGlass
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OBE Academy gives you the flexibility to complete CE coursework on your time. Explore courses on glass and glazing systems, energy performance, and more—designed for real-world applications. Get your training done easier, today: https://lnkd.in/gMjD4mb2 #CECredits #AIACredits #OBEAcademy
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