Industry News

Newton, MA – As METALCON marks its 35th anniversary in 2026, an expanded education and training program will give professionals from across the entire metal construction ecosystem new opportunities to build skills, improve performance and prepare for the year ahead. Taking place Oct. 7–9, in Orlando, FL, this year’s program will emphasize practical training, market intelligence, technical education and business-focused learning.

Cary, NC --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Cornerstone Building Brands, a leading manufacturer of exterior building products in North America, has announced the launch of its new Armacoil™ jobsite coil, now available across the company’s Metal Solutions network in Texas and Florida.

Washington, DC – Architecture firm billings declined modestly in April as broader economic instability continued. The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index® (ABI) fell from 49.8 in March, when billings were essentially flat, to 48.3 in April, signaling that more firms reported declining billings than rising billings. National architecture firm billings have remained below the 50-point growth threshold since January 2023.

Allentown, PA – ATAS International Inc. is proud to recognize two outstanding leaders who recently completed the six-month leadership development program through the Manufacturers Resource Center’s Manufacturing Leadership Institute.

Arlington, VA – Construction firms added 17,000 jobs in May, as pay for craft workers climbed faster than for production workers overall, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of newly released government data. Association officials noted that demand for new data centers and other nonresidential projects has enabled contractors to add workers and boost pay faster than employers overall.

Lake Forest, IL – Kingspan Light + Air North America (KLA) announced a strategic partnership with Life Safety Services (LSS), a nationally recognized provider of fire and life safety inspection, testing and repair services. The partnership marks a significant step in expanding KLA’s capabilities beyond products, reinforcing its commitment to supporting building performance across the full lifecycle of commercial assets.

Chesapeake, VA – Mitsubishi Chemical America’s (MCA) ALPOLIC Division, a leader in premium metal composite material (MCM) manufacturing, is proud to introduce its non-combustible metal composite material, ALPOLIC™/NC-US, exclusively for the American market.

Moundridge, KS – Kansas Manufacturing is growing fast, but the need for skilled workers is growing even faster. The Bradbury School of Manufacturing and Innovation (BSMI) at Central Christian College of Kansas (CCCK) in McPherson is set to launch in the fall, creating new pathways for students and strengthening the future of manufacturing across the state.

Itasca, IL – The Roofing Alliance proudly celebrates its 30th anniversary, marking three decades of advancing the roofing industry through education, research, philanthropy and workforce development.

Colorado Springs, CO – S-5! is launching a 14-stop national roadshow in response to the growing need for more accessible, hands-on training that connects contractors and installers directly with manufacturers. The “On Tour With S-5!” initiative kicks off in June in Florida, with events continuing throughout the U.S. in July and August, bringing practical product demonstrations, technical discussions and networking directly to contractors, EPCs, installers and other industry professionals.

Washington, DC – The Equipment Leasing & Finance Association (ELFA) has released its May 2026 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI), revealing confidence in the equipment finance market is 59.9, an increase from the April index of 54.6. The index provides a qualitative assessment from key executives in the $1.3 trillion equipment finance industry.

Grayslake, IL – Sheet Metal Supply, a leading fabricator serving the metal construction industry, was named a recipient of the Acuity Insurance Safety Award.

Coshocton, OH – MFM Building Products, a manufacturer of a full envelope of waterproofing and weather barrier products for the building industry, recently achieved a listing for the company’s Ultra HT Wind & Water Seal® underlayment from the California State Fire Marshall for use in Wildland Urban Interface (W.U.I.) areas.

Davidson, NC – 3A Composites Americas, a leader in architectural aluminum cladding, has announced a new Tech Talk Resource, which explores the rigorous processes the company uses to ensure the highest quality and color consistency for ALUCOBOND® PLUS aluminum composites material (ACM) panels.

Newton, MA – At the only event where the metal construction industry comes together to make decisions, build partnerships and shape what’s next, METALCON’s keynotes will deliver timely perspectives on resilience, uncertainty and opportunity this October in Orlando.

Cary, NC –(BUSINESS WIRE)– Cornerstone Building Brands, a leading manufacturer of exterior building products in North America, has announced Michael Pulcanio as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective immediately. In this role, Pulcanio will lead all human resources functions and drive talent strategy, organizational development and culture initiatives across the company.

Allentown, PA – ATAS International is proud to introduce MultiFin, the newest panel series in their vast product offering.

Cleveland, OH – The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) honors member companies that demonstrate exceptional performance in maintaining workplace safety with their annual Safety Awards. These awards are given to Building Systems members as well as Associate members for their performance during the previous calendar year. Safety Awards for the 2025 year were presented during the 2026 MBMA Spring Meeting held April 22-24 in Colorado Springs, CO.

Vacaville, CA – All Weather Insulated Panels (AWIP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance insulated metal panels and building envelope solutions, has launched its new all-in-one digital Building Visualizer, GlimpseXR an innovative tool designed to help clients more easily explore, understand, and specify insulated metal panel (IMP) assemblies.

Colorado Springs, CO – Bay Insulation Systems and EXPI-DOOR Systems were awarded with the 2025 MBMA Associate Member Superior Safety Award at the 57th Annual MBCEA Conference and MBMA Spring Meeting, held in Colorado Springs. Both Bay Insulation Systems and EXPI-DOOR Systems are members of The Bay Family of Companies, and each received the award in recognition of achieving zero recordable incidents across their operations during the 2025 calendar year.