Tara Lukasik

Rancho Cucamonga

Managing Editor at Window & Door Magazine

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Tariffs, Labor Challenges and the Future Economic Outlook

1 month ago | windowanddoor.com | Tara Lukasik

In ConstructConnect’s latest Construction Economy Outlook Spring 2025 webinar on May 8, economic experts Kermit Baker, chief economist, American Institute of Architects; Ken Simonson, chief economist, Associated General Contractors of America; and Michael Guckes, chief economist, and Fonda Rosenfeldt, vice president content acquisition, ConstructConnect, presented their insights about the ongoing economic landscape affecting construction.
Current Issue | Window + Door

Feb 18, 2025 | windowanddoor.com | Rachel Vitello |Laurie Cowin |Tara Lukasik |Norah Dick

In its largest edition in 16 years, GlassBuild America welcomed more than 9,400 registrants and 535 exhibitors to a 200,000-square-foot show floor in Dallas. Education and programming centered on the industry's biggest challenge, labor, offering…How one company prioritizes philanthropy and encourages its employees to do the same.
The 2025 Forecast: Top Takeaways

Nov 25, 2024 | glassmagazine.com | Tara Lukasik

Editor’s Note: The following is based on forecast presentations from Dodge Construction Network’s 2025 Annual Outlook, ConstructConnect’s Fall 2024 Economic Outlook, the American Institute of Architects’ Consensus Construction Forecast, Deloitte’s 2025 Engineering & Construction Industry Outlook, and Connor Lokar’s annual economic forecast keynote from GlassBuild America 2024. Last year presented several significant challenges for the construction industry, particularly in the commercial sector.
Q+A with Sherwin-Williams | Color, Durability and Design

Nov 4, 2024 | glassmagazine.com | Tara Lukasik

The choice of coatings for metal surfaces plays a crucial role in both the aesthetics and long-term performance of a structure. Sherwin-Williams, a global leader in coil and extrusion coatings, brings forward innovations that not only enhance the visual appeal of buildings but also ensure durability under extreme conditions.
Going all in on in-house Manufacturing

Oct 7, 2024 | windowanddoor.com | Tara Lukasik

Above: The Vision 800 oscillating tempering furnace offers customizable solutions for architectural glass. Photo: Keraglass SrLThe adoption of automation in the fenestration industry is accelerating as demand for windows and doors remains robust and the labor market remains tight. Companies are increasingly turning to automation to manage diverse product lines.
Q + A with Viprotron North America | Revolutionizing Glass Quality

Sep 4, 2024 | glassmagazine.com | Tara Lukasik

Above: The Temper Scanner 5D with True Edge™ technology by Viprotron, in use at Vandaglas Eckelt in Austria. Quality control remains a crucial step in the manufacturing of architectural flat glass. The complex production of float glass can introduce structural defects in every sheet. And architects using increasingly larger lites of glass in commercial construction require tempering for durability and safety.
Q+A with Quanex | Warm Edge Revolutionizes Glass Fabrication

Jul 15, 2024 | glassmagazine.com | Tara Lukasik

Above: The 13-story Våghuset Business Centre in Gothenburg, Sweden, features an undulating curved glass façade. Flexible warm-edge spacers by Quanex were used in the project. Photo courtesy Quanex. Warm-edge spacers have been around for generations—as far back as 1865, in fact—but the technology gained traction in the 1980s as a response to concerns over energy efficiency and condensation in insulating glass units.
Blazing Trends: The Surging Demand for Fire-Rated Glass

Jun 3, 2024 | glassmagazine.com | Tara Lukasik

Above: Multifunctional, fire-rated glazing can enhance the overall functionality of secure entry vestibules. Photo courtesy of Technical Glass Products. Balancing safety, aesthetics and functionality remains a central challenge in fire-rated glass production. The inclusion of fire-rated materials is increasingly becoming a standard requirement in building design and construction.
Q+A with Roto North America | Future-forward Hardware Solutions

May 27, 2024 | windowanddoor.com | Tara Lukasik

Roto Frank is becoming synonymous for innovative, tailored and reliable hardware systems that create added value for windows and doors. In addition to focusing on digitalization within its own company, Roto is actively helping its customers increase their efficiency using digital processes and automation. Dan Gray, director of sales for Roto North America, took the time to sit down with Window + Door to discuss Roto’s involvement in the North American market.
Addressing Labor Shortages through Outreach

Apr 25, 2024 | glassmagazine.com | Tara Lukasik

The lack of skilled labor—and too few younger people entering the trades—continues to be one of our industry’s greatest challenges.