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Posted: Jul 14, 2025

New PAC-Shield CV Roof Vent Improves Efficiency, Extends Roof Life

Elk Grove Village, IL - Petersen expands it PAC-CLAD line of architectural metal cladding systems with the launch of its new PAC-Shield CV roof venting system. It is designed to improve energy efficiency, prevent ice dams, extend the lifespan of a roof and control moisture in steep-slope roof systems.

Posted: Jul 11, 2025

FALK Publishes EPD For Insulated Metal Panels

Walker, MI – FALK has published a new Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for its Insulated Metal Panels (IMPs), showcasing the company's commitment to transparency, sustainability and continuous improvement across its manufacturing processes and supply chain.

Posted: Jul 10, 2025

Construction Firms Add 15,000 Jobs In June

Arlington, VA – Construction sector employment increased by 15,000 positions in June as rising wages enabled the industry to add workers more rapidly than other sectors, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials noted that construction firms remain eager to add workers despite uncertainty about tariffs, taxes and labor policies.

Posted: Jul 09, 2025

ATAS Employees Construct Farm Shelters For Volunteer Initiative

Allentown, PA - Using ATAS International’s metal materials and plywood, a team of the company's volunteers built lean-to shelters and reconstructed the existing pig shed at the Flint Hill Farm Educational Center. It was part of the Volunteer Challenge, an annual event organized by the Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley.

Posted: Jul 08, 2025

Beckers Working With Anodyne To Develop Renewable Chemicals

Berlin, Germany - By working to develop renewable Hexahydrophthalic Anhydride (HHPA), Beckers and Anodyne Chemistries aim to lay the foundation for advanced coating solutions with an essential low-carbon feedstock.

Posted: Jul 07, 2025

All Weather Insulated Panels Introduces DM40-F+ with InnovaCELL™ Technology

Vacaville, CA – All Weather Insulated Panels (AWIP), a leader in innovative construction solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of its DM40-F+ with InnovaCELL™ Technology, a transformative fire protection solution that combines fire safety, cost-efficiency, and sustainability. Designed with the future of building in mind, the DM40-F+ offers a 1-hour fire rating in a lightweight insulated metal panel, ideal for exterior applications.

Posted: Jul 03, 2025

CFSEI Honors Larry Williams With 2025 Distinguished Service Award

Falls Church, VA - The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) has announced that Larry W. Williams, former Executive Director of the Steel Framing Industry Association (SFIA), is the recipient of the 2025 CFSEI John P. Matsen Award for Distinguished Service.

Posted: Jul 02, 2025

METALCON Sessions To Address Building With Weather Events In Mind

Newton, MA — Whether or not you believe the number of disastrous weather events are increasing or worsening, you must acknowledge the importance of improving building methods with weather events in mind. The term for it is building resiliency and it will be a topic of several presentations as this year's METALCON.

Posted: Jul 02, 2025

Tariffed Construction Material Prices Increased In May, ABC Says

Washington, DC - Construction input prices increased 0.2% in May compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data. Nonresidential construction input prices increased 0.3% for the month.

Posted: Jul 01, 2025

FALK Expands Trim Capabilities With New Equipment

Walker, MI – FALK is always working to serve its customers better. That’s why the company has added the SWI Marxman Pro Slitter & Decoiler to its in-house trim shop - boosting the manufacturer's capacity, speed, and precision to ensure customers get the high-quality trims and flashing they need, exactly when they need them.

Posted: Jun 30, 2025

Business Conditions Show Slight Improvement For Architecture Firms In May

Washington, DC – The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) remained in negative territory in May with a score of 47.2, but was up from 43.2 in April. Any score below 50 indicates a billings decline, although this month’s score indicates that somewhat fewer firms reported a decline in billings in May than in April.

Posted: Jun 30, 2025

Equipment Finance Industry Confidence Rebounds From Tariff Pressures

Washington, DC – The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) has released the June 2025 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI). Overall, confidence in the equipment finance market is 58.2, a return to historically more positive levels after dramatic lows in April and May. The index reports a qualitative assessment of both the prevailing business conditions and future expectations as reported by key executives from the $1.3 trillion equipment finance sector.

Posted: Jun 27, 2025

Spin-Off From Holcim Complete, Amrize Debuts as Independent, Publicly Traded Company

New York and Zurich – Amrize has announced the completion of its spin-off from Holcim, and its debut as an independent, publicly traded company. To commemorate the availability of its shares on both the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the SIX Swiss Exchange (under the ticker symbol AMRZ), company officials were at the NYSE on Monday, June 23 to ring the opening bell.

Posted: Jun 26, 2025

The Roofing Alliance Announces 2025-2026 Leadership

Itasca, IL - The Roofing Alliance proudly announces their Board of Trustees for 2025-2026. Greg Hudson of Georgia-Pacific Gypsum, Atlanta, Georgia, will serve as president and Sherri Miles of Miles Roofing Inc., Chesapeake, Virginia will serve as vice president.

Posted: Jun 24, 2025

METALCON Accepting Applications For Annual Top Product Awards

Newton, MA — METALCON, the premier global event for the metal construction and design industry, announces its Fifth Annual Top Product Awards, honoring the most innovative products, technologies and solutions shaping the future of the industry.

Posted: Jun 23, 2025

Construction Sector Adds 4,000 Jobs In May

Arlington, VA - Construction sector employment increased by 4,000 positions in May as rising wages enabled the industry to add workers more rapidly than other sectors, according to an analysis of new government data the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials noted that the industry has been adding jobs each month for over a year, but the increases have slowed amid recent market uncertainty.

Posted: Jun 20, 2025

Airolite Introduces New Architectural Equipment Screen

Schofield, WI – Airolite has expanded its line of architectural equipment screens with the addition of Louver Type SV5375, an inverted, vertical-blade, 5.375-inch-deep louver screen designed for applications requiring cost-effective sight barriers.

Posted: Jun 19, 2025

New Colors Added To COASTALUME™ Palette

Wilmington, DE - DuPont and U.S. Steel have announced the addition of five new colors available for COASTALUME™, a specialized steel designed for use in coastal environments.

Posted: Jun 18, 2025

SAF Announces Key Leadership Promotion And Organizational Updates

Lithia Springs – Southern Aluminum Finishing (SAF), a global leader in metals distribution, fabrication, and finishing, is proud to announce the promotion of a longtime team member and share several organizational updates following a historic year for the company. Among the year’s highlights, SAF celebrated the grand opening of a new manufacturing facility in November, reinforcing its commitment to growth and innovation.

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