Industry News

Chicago, IL - The American Institute of Steel Construction will present some of its most prestigious awards to 11 remarkable people at the 2023 NASCC: The Steel Conference, scheduled for April 2023 in Charlotte, NC.

Washington, DC – Demand for design services from architecture firms continued to decrease in November, according to a new report from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). The November Architectural Billings Index (ABI) was 46.6, down from 47.7 in October.

Grand Island, NE - Chief Buildings, a premier metal building system manufacturer, announces that its new manufacturing plant in Lancaster, SC, shipped its first load of finished product in December 2022.

Oakland, CA – Feeney, Inc., a manufacturer of powder coated aluminum railing, cable rail and associated architectural products, has introduced Stainless Steel Intermediate Pickets for DesignRail®.

Rosemont, IL —The Roofing Alliance announces its newest Regent Level member, All Weather Insulated Panels/Kingspan Group of Vacaville, CA.

Arlington, VA - Construction employment climbed in 38 states from October to November and 42 states added construction jobs during the past 12 months, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said the new employment data shows demand remains strong for the industry as contractors continue to search for even more workers to hire.

Washington, DC – The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) has released the December 2022 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI). The index reports a qualitative assessment of both the prevailing business conditions and expectations for the future as reported by key executives from the $1 trillion equipment finance sector. Overall, confidence in the equipment finance market is 45.9, an increase from the November index of 43.7.

Beloit, WI - Five new training centers from roofing systems and products manufacturer Mule-Hide Products Co. Inc. will give the company’s contractors, distributor partners and associates nationwide access to ongoing, hands-on education.

Allentown, PA - Metal wall cladding continues to be a growing sector in the design and construction of both residential and commercial buildings. To assist contractors who may not be familiar with installing single-skin metal wall panels, ATAS International offers installation training in three of their manufacturing locations, with a selection of several dates in 2023.

Lake Wales, FL — With manufacturing operations and employees in Florida dating back nearly 70 years, Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions™ intimately understands the urgencies and misinformation that can follow a major hurricane. As in the past, the company’s team on the ground is leveraging its expertise in the region to help homeowners and contractors navigate the rebuilding process, avoid scams and delays, and secure roofing materials that provide superior Florida-weather performance.

Portland, OR – Dealing with destruction and home damage in the aftermath of 2022's monster storm season and hurricanes like Ian is bad enough. But for unsuspecting homeowners, shoddy workmanship and inferior quality can make a terrible situation even worse. That’s the warning from the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) in the aftermath of the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season.

Muskegon, MI - Lorin Industries Inc., a global industry leader in the innovation and production of coil anodized aluminum, announces that it is hiring for multiple positions at its facility near the shores of Lake Michigan.

Coshocton, OH – MFM Building Products, a manufacturer of a full envelope of waterproofing and weather barrier products for the building industry, has recently finished a substantial expansion project that began in February 2021.

Colorado Springs, CO, – S-5!, one of the world's leading authorities on metal roof attachment solutions, recently provided protective gear for first responders through a donation to SHIELD616 on behalf of the S-5! charitable family foundation.

Moon Township, PA – CENTRIA®, a manufacturer of building envelope wall and roof panels, introduces Nova Fins, custom-fabricated metal accent fins for building façades.

Chicago, IL - The American Institute of Steel Construction will present its highest industry honor, the Robert P. Stupp Award for Leadership Excellence, to David Zalesne, president of Owen Steel Company and a former chair of the AISC Board of Directors.

Pleasanton, CA - Simpson Strong-Tie, supplier of engineered structural connectors and related products, has introduced the Strong-Drive® PPHD Sheathing-to-CFS screw. It is a multipurpose, self-drilling, pilot point screw suitable for attaching sheathing, drywall, or subflooring to cold-formed steel framing.

Arlington, VA - Construction companies added 20,000 employees in November and continued to raise wages for hourly workers more steeply than other sectors as the industry’s unemployment rate tumbled, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government data. Association officials said the data shows that firms would have added significantly more workers if they could find more people to hire.

Colorado Springs, CO - S-5!, the original inventor of engineered, manufactured, metal roof attachments, has been awarded the 2022 Gold Level Industry Advocate Award for outstanding service, participation and support of the Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) and the 2022 MBMA Innovation Project Award.

Washington, DC - The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) is accepting entries through February 24, 2023 for its annual awards program, which acknowledges outstanding achievement in creative design, technical innovation, and best practices in the use of cold-formed steel and recognizes individuals who have volunteered significant time and talent to the cold-formed steel industry.