ConnexFM2026 Session: Demo Lab - Glass Security & Safety
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- Facility Manager - Free!
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This hands-on demo lab gives facility professionals a practical look at how different types of safety and security glazing perform in real-world conditions. During this live workshop, attendees will see side-by-side demonstrations of security window film, annealed glass, laminated glass, tempered glass, polycarbonate, and wired glass to understand how each responds to impact, breakage, and forced entry scenarios.
Using real glass samples, safety equipment, and live testing tools, the session will show how glass behaves under stress and how security film can help hold shards in place, improve occupant safety, and reduce damage during incidents. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of how to evaluate glazing options, select the right protection for different facility types, and make more informed decisions about safety and security upgrades.
Tim Byrne
CEO
OD Byrne
With over 26 years of involvement in ConnexFM, Tim Byrne is a respected leader and longtime advocate for vendor-retailer collaboration in the facilities management industry. As the first Canadian vendor member, he has helped shape the association’s culture, growth, and cross-border influence.
Tim is the founder of Stadia Industries (glazing and door specialists) and CEO of OD Byrne Contracting, a national general contractor known for quality service, strong branding, and people-first leadership. He currently serves on the ConnexFM Thought Leadership Council, where he hopes to contribute practical insights and bold ideas to support the association’s strategic evolution.