MARS GLASS COMPANY
“ One of my mentors trusted me with that project soon after I started my business,” recalls Amir.“ It was a big step, and I’ ll never forget the feeling of completing it successfully. That experience, and knowing that both my mentor and community believed in me, gave me the confidence to keep moving forward.”
Since then, Mars Glass has taken on a growing portfolio of large commercial projects across the Bay Area, including glazing work at the Federal and State Buildings in both San Francisco and Oakland.
Spatial design glass installation at San Francisco Zoo.
younger generations get into the trades.“ I’ ve seen so many trades go out of business because there was no one to carry on their work – we need new people entering this industry in order to continue to build and maintain our infrastructure.”
Big Projects and Rewarding Work
Mars Glass’ first major breakthrough came in 2022 with the installation of more than 2,000 square feet of oversized glass storefront at the Hotel on Powell Street in San Francisco.
For Amir, the most rewarding projects are those that directly benefit the community in which he lives. Earlier this year, Mars Glass provided glazing services for the new 24 / 7 Behavioral Health Stabilization Center at 822 Geary Street— a transformative city initiative designed to offer urgent care and compassion for people in crisis.
“ After we wrapped up our work, the general contractor sent us a kind message recognizing our scheduling, safety, communication, professionalism, and documentation,” says Amir.“ As a small business, it’ s not always easy to move at the pace of the big firms, but we do everything we can to deliver. And when the GC is organized and communicative too, it makes the entire job smoother.”
That project also carried a deeper, personal meaning.“ It was just a few blocks from
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