Industry News

Washington, DC - Demand for design services in December increased for the third month in a row, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score of 52.5 for December reflects an increase in design services provided by U.S. architecture firms (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings

Phoenix, AZ - Petersen continues to meet the growing demand for its PAC-CLAD metal roof and wall products in the Western United States by hiring representation to service U.S. islands in the Pacific Ocean. The firm BEST Hawaii (Building Enclosure Specialist Team Hawaii) will support architects, installing contractors and others involved in the specification and installation of exterior metal cladding products on all Hawaiian islands and Guam.

Glenside, PA - Georgia Web, the manufacturer of ProfileVent® ridge ventilation products for Ventco®, announced the promotion of Randy Smith to be the company’s Executive Vice President.

Bethlehem, PA - Steve Webster, Metal Buildings Institute (MBI) President, announces a new online location for the Quality and Craftsmanship Training Series. The original 11-module series is now available at www.metal-buildings-institute.org, located under the Products drop-down tab as Quality and Craftsmanship 101.

Pittsburgh, PA - On January 22, Triangle Fastener Corporation (TFC) announced the passing of Randy Allen, 65, a former employee who’d retired from the company at the end of 2019 after 10 years of exemplary service. Allen was well-known throughout the metal construction industry, an active member of several trade associations and a familiar face at industry meetings and trade shows.

Washington, DC – The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) has released the January 2020 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI). Overall, confidence in the equipment finance market rose for the third consecutive month to 59.9, an increase from the December index of 56.2.

Cleveland, OH - The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) announces the addition of Covertech Flexible Packaging to its ranks as an Associate member. Covertech Flexible Packaging provides innovative and cost-effective rFOIL Reflective Insulation solutions. Established in 1990, the company is located in Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada.

Pleasanton, CA - Simpson Strong-Tie, supplier of engineered structural connectors and building products, has announced the release of its 2020 Connectors for Cold-Formed Steel Construction catalog.

Washington, DC - The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) will host a webinar on “Cold-Formed Steel Classroom: Connection Design 101” on Thursday, February 27, 2020 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST. The webinar is designed for architects, engineers, building officials and contractors.

Colorado Springs, CO – S-5!, a recognized authority on metal roof attachment solutions, will introduce its new GripperFix technology in February at the International Roofing Expo (IRE) in Dallas. Additionally, Rob Haddock, S-5!’s Founder and CEO, will present Understanding Metal Roofing: Part I and II during the show, providing the opportunity for attendees to earn continuing education credits.

Olathe, KS - At the Fall 2019 Reflective Insulation Manufacturers Association International (RIMA-I) meeting in Houston, TX, elections were held for new board members. Executive officers and other board members' terms expired at the end of 2019.

Cleveland, OH - The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) presented several awards at its Annual Meeting, held December 3-4 in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Grand Rapids, MI - Mill Steel Co., one of the nation's largest distributors of flat-rolled carbon steel, has announced the development of a new website for its recently rebranded metal framing company, Mill Steel Framing. The new website, www.millsteelframing.com, offers simplified navigation, a responsive layout and a variety of user-friendly features.

Moon Township, PA - CENTRIA®, a leading innovator and manufacturer of advanced building envelope wall and roof panels, integrated components, and coating systems, announces a new addition to its Versawall® product line: Versawall Non-Embossed.

Lewisville, TX – Metl-Span's Kevin Franz, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, CSI, CDT, has earned certification as an accredited Building Enclosure Commissioning Process Provider and Commissioning Authority+Building Enclosure with the designation of BECxP and CxA+BE from the College of Engineering at the University of Wisconsin.

Elk Grove Village, IL - Petersen expands its line of PAC-CLAD standing seam roof products with the addition of the T-250 panel. Combining structural performance with architectural aesthetics, architects will enjoy the bolder profile of the T-250, installing contractors will appreciate the bi-directional installation capabilities and building owners will benefit from the panel’s impressive strength.

Portland, OR —Homeowners spend billions re-roofing their homes, with the residential roofing market predicted to hit $8.2 billion in 2020 (based on 2018 research by FMI).

Morrisville, VT - Alpine SnowGuards, a leading manufacturer/supplier of rooftop snow management systems, announces that it has constructed a real-world testing facility for its products on a new building located at its headquarters in Morrisville, VT. Alpine will also initiate testing of its entire snow guard product line in 2020.

Schaumburg, IL - The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and the Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance (IGMA) have officially combined into one organization called the Fenestration & Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA).

Rolla, MO - The Wei-Wen Yu Center for Cold-Formed Steel Structures (CCFSS) at the Missouri University of Science and Technology has extended the deadline for abstracts in response to its call for papers for the biennial International Specialty Conference on Cold-Formed Steel Structures. The new deadline for abstracts is January 15, 2020, with final papers due by April 3, 2020.