And i’m scheduling January–March sessions and want a practical course that covers storefront fabrication tolerances, sealant prep, and updated safety glazing code — ideally 1-day, Saturdays. We can release 6 installers at a time; what programs have moved the needle on field quality for you?
a time; what programs have moved the needle on field quality We got the biggest bump by running a Saturday in‑shop mockup with our Tremco rep — hands‑on sealant prep with adhesion tests and feeler‑gauge checks on storefront tolerances, plus a 30‑minute safety‑glazing code refresh; InstallationMasters helped too but it’s a 2‑day. Do you have a bay where six can cycle through a test frame?
My take: I’d lean toward the simplest next step and see if it changes anything this week — if not, you’ve got a clear case to escalate. What would block you from trying that?
Best results for a true ‘1‑day, Saturdays’: FGIA’s storefront tolerances module on-site, then a Dow rep runs surface-prep with peel/pull tests — pair with a jig check and rotate 6 installers through stations. @n_watson77 we also added a quick IBC 2406 refresher on door/rail hazard zones, which cut our punch lists; I can share the one-page QC checklist we used.