Glass and aluminium fabricators supply windows, doors, partitions, shower enclosures, railings, curtain walls and facades for homes, offices and commercial buildings. Each job involves precise site measurements, design and quotation, cutting and fabrication, glass orders from processors, delivery, installation and snag closure. Small measurement or ordering errors become expensive remakes. On large projects, coordinating hundreds of units across floors and elevations adds complexity.
Site measurements
Each opening is measured and recorded with location, type, dimensions, special conditions and photos. Structured measurement data reduces errors and becomes the basis for quotes, cutting lists and glass orders.
Quotations
Quotes are built from configured product types — sliding windows, casement windows, doors, partitions, enclosures — with profile systems, glass types, hardware and finishes. Templates and price lists make quoting fast and consistent.
Cutting lists and glass orders
From confirmed orders, the software generates profile cutting lists and glass sizes. Glass orders to processors are tracked with specifications and expected delivery dates — a frequent cause of delays when unmanaged.
Fabrication tracking
Units move through cutting, machining, assembly, glazing and packing. Labelling each unit with its location code (for example, building, floor, opening number) ensures the right unit reaches the right opening on site.
Delivery and installation
Deliveries are planned by site and floor. Installers record each installed unit with photos and checks — alignment, sealing, hardware operation. Progress by floor or elevation is visible to project managers and clients.
Snag lists
Snags — scratches, alignment, sealing gaps, hardware issues — are recorded with photos and assigned for correction. Closure before handover avoids payment delays.
Facades and large projects
Curtain wall and facade projects involve design approvals, mock-ups, testing, staged installation and safety requirements for work at height. Tracking each stage and unit, with safety checks recorded, keeps these complex projects under control.
After-sales and maintenance
Hardware adjustments, seal replacements, glass breakages and facade inspections create ongoing service work. Maintenance contracts with scheduled visits build recurring revenue.
A practical rollout
Start with structured measurements and quotations, add cutting lists, glass order tracking and unit labelling, then installation tracking, snags and maintenance.
Common problems this software solves
- Measurement errors causing remakes.
- Glass orders delayed or wrong.
- Units installed in the wrong openings.
- Snags delaying handover and payment.
- No after-sales follow-up.
KPIs to track
- Remakes due to measurement or ordering errors.
- Glass order lead time.
- Units installed per day.
- Snags per project.
- Quote conversion rate.
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Residential customers and premium products
Homeowners investing in premium windows, sliding doors and shower enclosures expect a smooth experience: punctual measurements, clear quotes with options, realistic timelines, careful installation and clean handover. Sharing progress updates and installation photos, and following up after handover to check operation and sealing, builds the kind of reputation that generates referrals. Many fabricators find that structured customer communication is as important as product quality for winning residential business.
Glass breakage and replacement service
Broken glass requires fast, safe response — temporary boarding where needed, measurement, ordering the correct glass specification and replacement. Recording each opening's glass specification at installation makes replacement orders quick and accurate years later.
Costing and margin control
Profile, glass, hardware and labour costs vary by product and project. Comparing quoted cost with actual material consumption, remakes and installation time per job reveals where margins leak — often in remakes, wastage of profiles or underestimated installation time on difficult sites.
Working with builders and architects
Project customers — builders, architects and facade consultants — expect shop drawings, approvals, samples and test reports. Tracking these submissions and approvals per project prevents fabrication before approval and keeps documentation ready for handover.
Frequently asked questions
Can site measurements be recorded per opening?
Yes. Each window, door or partition opening is recorded with dimensions, type, location and photos, forming the basis of quotes and production.
Can cutting lists be generated for profiles?
Yes. Cutting lists for profiles are generated from configured window and door types, and glass sizes are calculated for ordering.
Can glass orders be tracked?
Yes. Glass orders to processors, with sizes, specifications and delivery dates, are tracked against each job.
Can installation progress be tracked by floor or elevation?
Yes. Installed units are recorded by location with photos, giving clear progress on large projects.
Can snag lists be managed after installation?
Yes. Snags such as alignment, sealing or hardware issues are recorded with photos and tracked to closure.
Can maintenance visits be scheduled after handover?
Yes. Hardware adjustment, sealant checks and facade cleaning or inspection can be scheduled under maintenance contracts.
Can glass specifications be retrieved for future replacements?
Yes. Each opening's glass type, thickness and size are stored, so replacement glass can be ordered accurately years later.
Can shop drawing approvals be tracked?
Yes. Submissions, comments and approvals per project are recorded, and fabrication starts only after approval.
Can remakes be tracked to control margins?
Yes. Remakes are recorded with causes — measurement, fabrication, transport or installation — showing where margins leak and what to fix.
Can units be labelled by building, floor and opening?
Yes. Each fabricated unit carries a label with its location code, so delivery and installation teams place the right unit in the right opening, which matters greatly on large projects.
Can after-sales service be scheduled under contracts?
Yes. Hardware adjustments, seal checks and facade inspections can be scheduled under maintenance contracts with reminders and visit records.
Can glass breakage calls be handled quickly?
Yes. Breakage calls are logged with photos, temporary safety measures are recorded, and replacement glass is ordered from the stored specification, so the opening is restored quickly and safely.
