we invest in the
people & processes
behind every faÇade.
Through our apprenticeship program, commitment to jobsite safety, and quality control processes, we invest in the people and standards that set Façade Encounters apart.
These are the differences our partners experience when working with us.
DEVELOPING THE NEXT
GENERATION OF GLAZIERS
APPRENTICESHIP & TRAINING
FOUR-YEAR APPRENTICESHIP
Our four-year apprenticeship program is recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor and acknowledged by the National Glass Association for its rigor and excellence.
INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP
Façade Encounters is a founding member of the Utah Glass Association and a developer of its nationally acclaimed Apprenticeship program.
A SKILLED, DIVERSE WORKFORCE
All of our journeymen glaziers complete our apprenticeship program. Each year, we graduate English- and Spanish-speaking glaziers as we invest in the future of the industry.
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Planning & Prep
Every project begins with a custom safety plan that identifies risks early and sets clear expectations before work begins.
Built Safe from Start to Finish
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HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Job hazard analysis is completed before each task, ensuring risks are recognized, addressed, and controlled.
3
TRAINING & QUALIFICATION
Ongoing training and certification ensure every employee is prepared, qualified, and accountable in the work they perform.
4
DAILY REINFORCEMENT
Stretch programs and toolbox talks keep safety top of mind and reinforce awareness throughout the shift.
QUALITY CONTROL
Our craft workers literally sign off at every stage of production to verify that each unit meets established standards. We track every unit by its daylight opening throughout the process.
Our dedicated Quality Control team oversees testing and verification, holding our work to high standards and helping ensure dependable building-envelope performance for our partners.
TESTING & PERFORMANCE
We conduct our own water and pressure testing to evaluate performance and help identify potential issues before they become problems.
We also perform visual and performance mock-ups to evaluate design details, appearance, and performance.
Partners know that our standards will always be higher than even their own.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
QUALITY AT EVERY STAGE
From design and fabrication to installation, Façade Encounters tracks every unit by its daylight opening through our quality control and testing programs.
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Facade Encounters specializes in high-performance facade systems and cladding solutions. With in-house engineering, fabrication, and installation capabilities, we work closely with partners to develop and deliver solutions for complex projects.
Façade Encounters was previously known as the architectural division of Steel Encounters and is now part of Encounters Construction, a 100% employee-owned family of companies.
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