Dean Ruark, P.E.

Dean Ruark is vice president, engineering and product management for PGT Innovations and president of the Southeastern Region of the American Architectural Manufacturers Association.

Building a Culture of Innovation

Innovation can seem daunting, but focusing on consumer trends and customer preferences can produce next-generation glass technology.

Enforced Codes Work

Hurricane Irma made landfall in Florida on Sept. 10, 2017. It hit the Florida Keys as a Category 4 hurricane with 130 miles per hour winds before moving slowly up the Florida peninsula as it weakened in intensity. Loss estimates for the storm range from $25 billion to $65 billion, according to a…