MBCEA Releases 2024 Building Of The Year Video

Bethlehem, PA - The Metal Building Contractors and Erectors Association (MBCEA) has released a new video, MBCEA 2024 Building of the Year, on its YouTube channel, @MBCEA. The video is a comprehensive look at this year’s winning project undertaken by APX Construction Group of Mankato, Minnesota, the Truck Center Companies new sales and service center in Mankato.

“Our newest video provides a detailed look at the Truck Center Companies project,” said Sasha Demyan, MBCEA Executive Director. “The 2024 overall winner shows how versatile metal buildings can be and won out over an outstanding group of entries. This video is a valuable resource for anyone who is interested in metal buildings and what is possible with a great team.”

The video features interviews with several key players who worked on the new facility. Jamie Jacobs of APX Construction Group discusses the Truck Center Companies’ need for a new sales and service center and the resulting building. Architect Dana Hlebichuk, AIA, with Widseth Architects, discusses the challenges of the project and the solutions they crafted. Kurt Pesch of Metallic Building Systems, the metal building provider, also talks about the inherent flexibility of metal building systems as well as the aesthetic value of the metal roof.

In addition to the MBCEA 2024 Building of the Year video, MBCEA’s YouTube channel features more than 40 videos. Topics include past building of the year winners and contest information, MBCEA membership details and benefits, AC478 accreditation, the Annual Conference, and more. Visit https://www.youtube.com/@MBCEA to see the complete library. For additional details on the building of the year contest and the upcoming 2025 edition, which is now open to MBCEA members, visit MBCEA.org.

About The Metal Building Contractors And Erectors Association

The MBCEA was formed in 1968 to serve the needs and support the interests of metal building contractors and erectors. Its three main goals are: to provide programs and venues that enhance education opportunities for metal building contractors and erectors; to develop programs to enhance the image of metal building contractors and erectors, and the metal building industry; and to develop and maintain programs specifically designed to support and respond to the needs of the grassroots membership of the MBCEA. The association has membership from virtually every aspect of the industry throughout North America and across the globe. For more information, visit www.mbcea.org or contact Sasha Demyan at 484-239-3337.