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Employee Spotlight Juan Mendoza
Employee Spotlight Juan Mendoza This month, Kensington Glass Arts (KGa) would like to spotlight our 1st Shift Supervisor, Juan Mendoza. Prior to his employment at KGa, Juan worked as a CDL Truck Driver in Mexico. Juan started at KGa in 2005 working in our cutting department. Through Juan’s hard work, […]
Construction Safety Week & KGa
Construction Safety Week This week, September 14th — 18th, 2020, marks Construction Safety Week. Construction Safety Week was rescheduled for the year 2020 due to coronavirus. In light of the pandemic, Kensington Glass Arts (KGa) had to re-evaluate how we are keeping our employees safe. In this article, we want […]
How To Prepare for Bird-Safe Glass
How Maryland Companies can Prepare for Bird-Safe Glass Legislation Recently, Howard County in Maryland voted to pass CB11-2020, an act that will require new construction projects to submit documentation that design meets bird-friendly standards from the global Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building certification program. Birds fly […]
Fabrication, News, Projects, Safety
Top 5 Reasons to Install Glass Cubicles
KGa’s Top 5 Reasons to Install Glass Cubicles With the coronavirus pandemic, many offices are looking to re-design their space to better fit the needs of the changing world. Many are looking for office solutions that can protect their employees from disease while keeping a collaborative environment. Enter glass cubicles. […]
Employee Spotlight, News, Women in Construction
Employee Spotlight on Elena Montenegro
Employee Spotlight | Elena Montenegro Accounting Manager This month, Kensington Glass Arts (KGa) would like to spotlight our Accounting Manager, Elena Montenegro. We have previously interviewed Elena during our Women In Construction Week. However, we wanted to take the opportunity to deep dive into Elena’s employment journey with KGa. Read […]
News, Projects, Safety, SUCCESS STORIES
How to Fix Your Open Office Plan
How to Fix Your Open Office Plan In the 1940s, the concept of the open office plan first appeared. The philosophy of an open office is that it encourages creativity, collaboration, and saves money on real estate costs. By the 1990s, the open office became the standard for emerging technology […]
How to Use Glass for Design
Using Glass for Interior Design Whether you are an architect constructing a new building or looking to remodel your office, it is likely you have researched different design elements to bring your facilities together. One common design element that you may consider is the use of glass. Glass can be […]
Employee Spotlight, Fabrication, SUCCESS STORIES
Employee Spotlight Benjamin Luis-Guzman
Employee Spotlight Benjamin Luis-Guzman Glass Mechanic This month, KGa would like to spotlight Benjamin Luis-Guzman, one of KGa’s glass mechanics. Benjamin began his employment at KGa in June of 2016 as a glass helper. Benjamin was eventually promoted to the glass mechanic position because of his hard work ethic. Since […]
News, Safety, Service Department
How Glass Cough Guards Shield from Illness
How Glass Cough Guards Protect Your Employees from Coronavirus While the coronavirus pandemic continues to loom over us, the infection rate has slowed in the Mid-Atlantic region. As such, many offices are sending their employees back to the office – including Kensington Glass Arts. However, many employers wonder how they […]
Staying Safe in the Summer Heat
At Kensington Glass Arts, Inc., we are aware that many of our employees must work outdoors during hot conditions. In addition, many of us enjoy having fun in the sun during the summer. However, it’s important to consider the risks of heat-related illness. Preventing heat-related illness is a top priority […]