Industry News

Washington, DC – Architecture firm billings held steady in March, indicating market stability despite global economic concerns. The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) scored 49.8, reflecting near-equal shares of firms reporting increases and decreases. This marks the closest the index has come to the 50-point growth threshold for member firms of the American Institute of Architects since early 2023, offering cautious optimism.

Wausau, WI – Apogee Architectural Metals has named Mike Pedersen as vice president of design and technical services. Part of the Apogee Architectural Metals Leadership Team, he will lead engineering and technical services across the organization, strengthening the integration of design, product performance and project execution to better support customers and partners across North America.

Beloit, WI – Low-slope roofing manufacturer MuleHide has promoted Matt Bost to regional director - Southeast. He had served as the company’s territory manager for West Central and Southwest Florida since joining MuleHide in 2022.

Davidson, NC – 3A Composites Americas, a leader in architectural aluminum cladding, has announced the launch of the ALUCOBOND® PLUS Matte Series: Perspectives in Design. The new collection of seven finishes is in direct response to evolving global design trends, marking a significant shift in the architectural community toward more refined aesthetics.

Cleveland, OH T – The Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) has elected Chris Zuzick as its 2026 Chair of the Board. Zuzick is the vice president of Waukesha Metal Products in Sussex, WI. Brian Murphy, president of Eagle Metals in Leesport, PA, will serve as vice chair and treasurer. Both Zuzick and Murphy will serve one-year terms.

Atlanta, GA – Kingspan Insulation North America, a leader in high-performance building envelope solutions, celebrated the completion of a new rooftop solar installation at its Mendota, Illinois manufacturing facility with a ribbon-cutting event alongside project partners REC Solar and Dynamic Energy, marking another milestone in the company’s ongoing commitment to renewable energy and operational sustainability.

Schaumburg, IL – The passing of the gavel between the outgoing Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Chair of the Board, Rob Grommesh (Cardinal Glass Industries), and the incoming Chair, Mike Turner (YKK AP), took place during the 2026 Annual Conference in Huntington Beach, California.

Schofield, WI – Airolite has announced the launch of its new C800CH architectural canopy, combining modern styling with structural efficiency, and featuring a tie-back-free design and crisp 90-degree corners that create a sleek, floating appearance. The streamlined profile enhances curb appeal while simplifying installation.

Vacaville, CA – All Weather Insulated Panels (AWIP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance insulated metal panels and building envelope solutions, is proud to announce its participation in the Metal Building Contractors & Erectors Association (MBCEA) Annual Conference, taking place April 22–24, 2026.

Mason, OH – Clopay Corporation, a leader in closure products for commercial, residential, industrial, institutional, and retail applications, announces the TruCycle™ Service Door and TruCycle™ Security Grille. These two new ultra high-cycle, low-maintenance solutions are designed to offer high-cycle durability at a fantastic value

Charlotte, NC – American Buildings has announced the recipients of its 2026 Excellence in Design Awards. This competition, created to showcase the varied applications and evolving boundaries within the metal buildings industry, provides Authorized Builders with an opportunity to demonstrate their creativity and craftsmanship. The program highlights how metal building systems accommodate a wide range of customer requirements, regardless of project scale or intricacy.

Wausau, WI – Apogee Architectural Metals has appointed Rama Menon as vice president of product management and marketing. He will focus on growing and sustaining the company’s North American market leadership for its Alumicor, EFCO, Linetec, Tubelite and Wausau Window brands.

Arlington, VA – Construction employment climbed by 26,000 jobs in March, with gains in both residential and nonresidential segments, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials noted that the gains were welcome news, but the fact construction pay continues to be well above other sectors is a sign firms are struggling to find enough qualified workers.

DeLand, FL – Kingspan Insulated Panels North America, a leader in high-performance building materials, has announced the completion of its newly renovated and expanded North American headquarters in DeLand, Florida.

Chicago, IL – Atlas Tube, a Zekelman company, has expanded its Shuriken® Structural Nut Keeper line, introducing additional size options and integrations within the HSS Connections Hub™ to make it easier than ever to use Hollow Structural Sections (HSS) in steel projects.

Wilmington, DE – Tenmat, a recognized leader in passive fire protection, is pleased to announce the completion of another successful NFPA285 test incorporating Tenmat’s FF102/50 Intumescent Fireblocking and Hoover Architectural Solutions, LLC’s (HAS) Reynobond® 4mm FR Aluminum Composite Material (ACM).

Hatfield, PA – Laminators Incorporated, a leading full-service manufacturer of architectural specialty, sign, and OEM solutions, announces that its AdaptaClad™ RS system has achieved expanded NFPA 285 compliance, marking a significant advancement in the system’s validated performance within fire-resistive wall assemblies.

Washington, DC – Architecture firm billings showed signs of stabilization in February after months of decline, with an AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index® (ABI) score of 49.4—up from 43.8 in January, indicating only a slight majority of firms reported declining billings.

Beloit, WI – Low-slope roofing manufacturer MuleHide has promoted Nick Musel to territory manager - Mid-Atlantic. He joined the company in 2019 and most recently served as technical field manager.

Boucherville, Quebec – Norbec has announced the appointment of Allan Monello as Regional Sales Manager – Building Envelope and Controlled Environments, covering the Southeast United States. He is based in Nashville, Tennessee.