Industry News

Las Vegas, NV / ACCESSWIRE — The International Roofing Expo (IRE) in Las Vegas achieved "unprecedented success and solidified its position as the premier platform for advancements in the roofing and exteriors industries," said the IRE's official post-show release. "With 15,000 industry professionals in attendance, the three-day event showcased the strength and unity of the industry, surpassing all expectations."

Laurel, MT - Wood’s Powr-Grip (WPG), a leading U.S. manufacturer of tools and equipment for handling insulated metal panels, glass and other materials, is marking its 60th year in business in 2024.

Minneapolis, MN – The Coil Coatings division of Sherwin-Williams has released a collection of printed metal coatings colorways, Emulate, for product and design professionals. The collection derives inspiration from mimicking the beauty of nature and aims to bring an enhanced look of natural building materials in wood, stone and metal to enable architects and product manufacturers to complete their vision in a new way.

Cleveland, OH - The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) creates free, downloadable resources for architectural students and their professors. The newest resource is an 18-page folio that explores the design and construction of Austin FC soccer club’s St. David’s Performance Center in Austin, Texas.

Nashville, TN – Holcim Building Envelope has named Lauren Pagano as Senior Vice President of the Adhesives, Coatings, and Sealants (ACS) business unit, which encompasses Gaco and a portfolio of recognized brands for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Pagano will provide leadership for the business unit, including responsibility for strategy, marketing, sales, operations and technology, supply chain, customer service and planning.

Washington, DC - Expectations that mortgage rates will continue to moderate in the coming months, the prospect of future rate cuts by the Federal Reserve later this year, and a protracted lack of existing inventory helped provide a boost to builder sentiment for the third straight month in February.

Washington, DC – Architecture firm billings remained soft entering into 2024, with an AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score of 46.2 in January. Any score below 50.0 indicates decreasing business conditions.

Washington, DC - Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) announces that it has released an artificial intelligence (AI) technology guide for the construction community, which includes definitions, construction use cases and considerations. The purpose of the guide is to provide a level of knowledge to ensure contractors can be active participants in the construction AI conversation.

Norcross, GA - IMETCO (Innovative Metals Company, Inc.), a leading manufacturer of premier metal products for the building envelope, recently introduced Batten‑Tite™ architectural metal roof panels, designed for slopes of 3 inches or more and for vertical wall applications. The system’s batten-style ribs are 1-7/8-inches high and are available in custom widths up to 44-½ inches.

Chicago, IL – The Metal Construction Association (MCA) is proud to welcome three new members to its Board of Directors. The new members are D.J. Highnote, product advisor/vice president at Roof Hugger; RC Antal, director of insulated metal panels at ATAS International; and Jules Dekovics, national sales manager at Exceptional Metals.

Arlington, VA — The construction industry added 11,000 jobs in January despite bouts of exceptionally cold or stormy weather that delayed projects in numerous regions, according to an analysis of new government data the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials noted that firms are boosting wages and taking other steps to attract more workers as firms try to keep pace with relatively strong demand.

Rochester, NY AND Calgary, Alberta — Renoworks Software Inc. (TSXV: RW) (“Renoworks”), a leading end-to-end visualization platform for the home remodeling and new home construction industry, announces a new integration with EagleView, a leading geospatial data, analytics, and intelligence company who utilizes proprietary aerial imagery.

Tontitown, AR - Central States introduces Central States Board & Batten siding for residential and light commercial structures, available in 15 painted and three wood grain finishes.

Chicago, IL — The Metal Construction Association (MCA) presented its annual Larry A. Swaney Award to Tom Seitz, and its first-ever Lifetime Achievement Award to industry legend Dick Bus. The awards were announced January 30 during MCA's 2024 Winter Meeting at the Scottsdale Plaza Resort & Villas in Scottsdale, AZ.

Chesapeake, VA – Mitsubishi Chemical America’s (MCA) ALPOLIC Division, a leader in metal composite material (MCM) manufacturing, is pleased to announce the addition of Mike Coghlan as the Regional Architectural Sales Manager for the North Central area.

DeLand, FL – Kingspan Insulated Panels North America has announced the launch of its new 3D viewer. This innovative tool will allow architects, general contractors and installers to virtually view construction details for Kingspan’s insulated metal wall panels (IMPs) from any angle, take apart and assemble panels, and choose from various colors to find the best combination for projects in real-time.

Muskegon, MI - Lorin Industries Inc., a global industry leader in the innovation and production of coil anodized aluminum, announces the launch of its new batch anodizing line. This capability, combined with the long history of anodized coil processing, allows Lorin to satisfy the needs of its current coil to coil customers with batch anodized parts.

Nashville, TN – Elevate Commercial Roofing Systems & Lining has named Frank Palmer as Senior Vice President of Sales. Palmer will be responsible for the growing portfolio and sales of Elevate™, GenFlex™ and GenTite™. The appointment is part of a recent reorientation of the Elevate U.S. Sales team to reinforce the business’s commitment to delivering an exceptional customer experience at every touchpoint.

Washington, DC — The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) remained below 50 for December, indicating soft business conditions to close out 2023. The score of 45.4 remained essentially flat from November. Any score below 50.0 indicates decreasing business conditions but there are encouraging signs of the pipeline.

Lutz, FL - Roof Hugger has relaunched its website to help customers more easily navigate the site. The new www.roofhugger.com is a comprehensive resource for metal-over-metal retrofits with a wealth of information and tips for owners, contractors and specifiers.