About Benowitz International Glass

I have spent more than 45 years in the glass and glazing industry, working as both an entrepreneur and a corporate Vice President of Sales. I have owned and operated a glass company, worked with building owners and architects, supported glazing contractors, and managed major projects throughout the United States and internationally.

That experience has given me a working knowledge of nearly every part of the business, from architectural specifications and contract documents to sourcing, pricing, lead times, fabrication, and installation requirements.

One of the strategies I developed early in my career was combining offshore manufacturing with domestic glass supply. It proved especially effective on large projects where price, quality, and schedule all had to work together. Using this approach, I helped complete 64 five-star hotel projects across the country, involving thousands of heavy glass shower doors.

My background includes extensive experience with domestic and offshore monolithic, laminated, and tempered architectural glass. Today, I work with multiple domestic and international suppliers, which gives Benowitz International Glass Products the flexibility to address both short lead times and competitive pricing.

I also have extensive experience with Construction Document Technology and architectural contract documents. This allows me to work directly with owners, architects, general contractors, and glazing contractors to understand specifications, identify potential issues, and find practical alternatives.

Every project is different. Specifications, schedules, budgets, and availability can change what makes sense from one project to the next. A large part of what I do is reviewing those requirements and determining where an alternative product, manufacturer, or specification can reduce costs or improve availability while still following the architectural contract requirements of the project.

After more than four decades in the industry, my focus is still straightforward: know the products, understand the project, solve problems, and help customers get the job done on time, bringing the archiect's design to life!