Industry News

Cleveland, OH - The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) has published the "Fire Resistance Design Guide for Metal Building Systems, Second Edition". This comprehensive resource for fire protection of metal building systems has been updated to reflect the latest codes and research.

Arlington, VA – Construction sector employment increased by 4,000 positions in January as gains in nonresidential construction offset the decline in the residential sector, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials cautioned, however, that tightening labor market conditions may undermine future construction industry hiring.

Allentown, PA - ATAS has promoted Kyle Ferenc, CSI, to Midwest District Sales Manager, effective January 1st. His district includes Illinois, Wisconsin and Minnesota, and while overseeing Product Representatives, he will provide a vision for the expansion of that market. This district was created due to the growth ATAS is experiencing in that area, and due to the addition of ATAS’ fourth manufacturing facility which opened in University Park, IL in 2021.

Vacaville, CA – All Weather Insulated Panels (AWIP) is excited to announce its participation in the 2025 International Roofing Expo (IRE), the premier event for roofing and exteriors professionals across North America. The show will take place from February 19-21 in San Antonio.

Chicago, IL – The Metal Construction Association (MCA) presented its Patrick R. Bush Service Award to David Stermer and its Larry A. Swaney Award to James Bush. The awards were announced on January 21 during MCA's 2025 Winter Meeting in Cape Coral, FL.

Moundridge, KS — Alliance Machine & Engraving, a member of The Bradbury Group of companies, has announced the hiring of Heather Iddings as the newest member of its Technical Sales team. Iddings will be responsible for sales in the composite, rigid plastic and coated fabric markets.

Colorado Springs, CO – S-5!, one of the world's leading developers of metal roof attachment solutions, will be debuting its new and improved ColorGard® 2.0 snow guard system at the International Roofing Expo (IRE) in San Antonio from Feb. 19-21. Along with the product launch, S-5!’s Founder and CEO will present Understanding Metal Roofing: Part I and II, providing an opportunity for attendees to earn valuable continuing education credits.

Newton, MA — PSMJ Resources, Inc., the global authority on research, education and advisory services for the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry, together with METALCON, is calling on industry partners to support the PSMJ Disaster Rebuilding Fund, a 501(c)(3) organization focused on rebuilding communities affected by natural disasters.

Portland, OR - For installers and contractors, trying to compete in a commodity business is a race to the bottom. So, how can the trades get away from competing on price and tap into growth segments that are ripe with higher margins and unrealized potential? That's the focus of a special Metal Roofing Alliance panel discussion at this year's International Roofing Expo, to be led by Stephanie Dailey, a popular social media personality who's also a licensed general contractor.

Beloit, WI – Charles Gring has joined low-slope roofing manufacturer MuleHide as territory manager for Eastern Pennsylvania. He will be the company’s lead contact with contractors in the territory, which includes Philadelphia, Harrisburg and Allentown. He will ensure projects are completed efficiently and according to specification; work with contractors and ABC Supply Co. Inc. branch teams to develop the best solutions to meet property owners’ roofing needs; and provide ongoing product, technical and sales training for contractors and ABC Supply associates.

Bethlehem, PA - The Metal Building Contractors and Erectors Association (MBCEA) 2025 Building of the Year competition is now open for entries. Member companies that served as construction manager, general contractor or subcontractor for buildings completed after January 1, 2024, may enter. Entries are due by February 26, 2025, and awards will be presented at MBCEA’s 56th Annual Conference, May 7 – 9, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Details and entry information is available at www.mbceaawards.org.

Washington, DC – Architecture firms reported a significant decline in billings in December as the AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) fell from 49.6 in November to 44.1 in the final survey of 2024. Any score below 50.0 indicates decreasing business conditions.

Chicago, IL – The Metal Construction Association (MCA) is proud to announce the results of its 2025 board of directors and executive committee elections, held during the 2025 MCA Winter Meeting in Cape Coral, FL. Elected to serve as the new chair of the board was Chandler Barden of Cidan Machinery.

Green Bay, WI - Bay Insulation Systems announces the winners of its YETI cooler giveaway held during METALCON 2024 in Atlanta, GA. The winners are: Cam Michael from Bigbee Steel, in Muscle Shoals, AL; and Rosie Salazar from All Metal Building Systems, in Dothan, AL.

Minneapolis, MN – Sherwin-Williams Coil Coatings has announced significant enhancements to its Roofing Passport program. Since it launched in 2020, the Roofing Passport Program has revolutionized the metal roofing industry with its fully automated estimation and ordering system. The latest updates further improve the program’s workflow and collaboration between contractors, partners and manufacturers.

Washington, DC – The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) has released the January 2025 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI). Overall, confidence in the equipment finance market increased for the third consecutive month to 69.6, up from the December index of 68.8, and the highest level since July 2021. The index reports a qualitative assessment of both the prevailing business conditions and expectations for the future as reported by key executives from the $1.3 trillion equipment finance sector.

Green Bay, WI - Bay Insulation Systems announces the addition of Michael Gatlin as the new District Sales Manager for North Central Mississippi and West Tennessee. He is responsible for maintaining existing business relationships and pursuing new opportunities within his territory.

Bethlehem, PA - The Metal Building Contractors and Erectors Association (MBCEA) Mid-Atlantic Division presented two students, Will Hance and Cade Hutchison, with $6,000 scholarships each. The presentation took place at the annual Holiday Social held December 13 in Blue Bell, PA.

Vacaville, CA – All Weather Insulated Panels (AWIP) has announced the appointment of Telisha Yosten as the new Plant Manager at its East Stroudsburg, PA location. The company describes Yosten as "a dynamic and results-driven leader with a proven track record of optimizing operations and building cohesive teams."

Colorado Springs, CO – S-5!, one of the world's leading authorities on metal roof attachment technology, has been named one of the “Best Workplaces” in Colorado Springs, as determined by an employee survey conducted by the Gazette newspaper in partnership with the Colorado Springs Chamber & Economic Development Corporation and Monster.com.