Joshua Huff

5 days ago | usglassmag.com | Joshua Huff

Aluminum prices are set to increase again after the White House announced another round of tariffs on aluminum and steel products. Aluminum is commonly used for window and door frames, storefronts and curtainwalls. The White House stated that it would increase aluminum and steel tariffs from 25% to 50% on all countries, with a target date of Wednesday, June 4, 2025.

6 days ago | usglassmag.com | Joshua Huff

Seattle’s Space Needle unveiled a new Skyliner elevator, boasting floor-to-ceiling glass that provides sweeping views of the Emerald City, Puget Sound and its inner structure. According to Space Needle officials, the floor-to-ceiling glass, double-deck elevator is the first in North America. The addition is a milestone for the iconic tower, which has undergone various renovations throughout the past decade.

1 week ago | usglassmag.com | Joshua Huff

Press Glass appointed Brett Ashley as its new president, succeeding Maciej Migalski, who had led North American operations since 2019. Ashley previously served as director of operations and has substantial experience in the glass industry. Officials say his skills have been instrumental in increasing profitability and organizational excellence with glass fabricators. “I am incredibly honored and excited to lead Press Glass at this pivotal time,” says Ashley.

1 week ago | usglassmag.com | Joshua Huff

The United States House of Representatives recently passed the budget bill, H.R. 1, which seeks to repeal or modify clean energy programs and rescind funds offered by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). According to a Princeton University analysis, the bill cancels all uncommitted funding for clean energy and climate programs enacted by the IRA and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021.

2 weeks ago | usglassmag.com | Joshua Huff

A relatively new community in Cortez, Florida, might be the model for ensuring buildings withstand increasingly intense hurricanes. The development, Hunters Point, has survived four hurricanes, Ian, Idalia, Helene and Milton, since the first occupants moved in in 2022 with minimal to no damage. This is due to the developer’s focus on constructing the buildings to survive a category five hurricane.