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From 1984 to 1991, 55 new float glass plants were designed, built, and placed in service throughout the world. Of these plants, nine were built in North America, including seven in the United States. The construction worldwide of approximately 30 to 50 additional float glass plants is planned or projected for completion between now and the end of the century. Many are planned for locations, such as in Asian and eastern European countries, where the sponsoring entities are likely to award contracts to outside bidders for plant design, construction, and construction supervision services. Such services include the specifying, ordering, and procuring of equipment and supplies for use in such plants.

In the design and use of architectural glass, the glass design professional must consider carefully the performance characteristics of the six basic types of glass and their differences as they relate to the various construction requirements. This is the view of the Primary Glass Manufacturers Council (PGMC), an organization committed to assisting design professionals with glass performance characteristics, design objectives and building code requirements.

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