Industry News

Washington, DC - The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) presented three first-place Design Excellence awards and one first-place Innovative Detail award during the 2018 CFSEI Expo held at the Wyndham San Diego Bayside Hotel in San Diego, California. The group also honored Jennifer Zabik, P.E., S.E., president of Zabik-Turner Engineering LLC, as the recipient of the 2018 CFSEI John P. Matsen Award for Distinguished Service.

Fort Lee, NJ – Alfrex – Unience USA Inc., maker of aluminum and stainless composite materials used in the fabrication of exterior and interior wall systems, office partitions, signage and more, has announced Taylor Architectural Products as the company’s new sales representative in the Southeast.

Eufaula, AL - American Buildings Company (ABC), a leading domestic and international manufacturer and marketer of high-quality metal building systems for industrial, commercial, and institutional construction markets, announces the addition of Foundations Construction Services LLC of Hilliard, Ohio to its international network of Builders.

Malvern, PA - CertainTeed Corporation has announced that it has entered into an agreement to purchase Hunter Douglas' North American ceilings business. Hunter Douglas is a world leader in window coverings and is also a major manufacturer of architectural products. Its North American ceilings business manufactures architectural ceilings and soffit systems with operations in Norcross, Georgia and Denver, Colorado.

Jupiter, FL – Recognizing that not everyone needs the full power of AppliCad’s robust Roof Wizard software at all times, AppliCad has announced the development of the mobile-friendly AppliCad Roof Calculator, which is available free to use for anyone with a smart phone, tablet or computer, plus internet access.

Mountain Top, PA – CornellCookson was among hundreds of companies exhibiting at the recent AIA Conference on Architecture 2018, showcasing a full roster of new and improved closure products designed for commercial, industrial, institutional and retail applications.

Bristol, CT - Morin, a Kingspan Group Company, has announced Ella Eser as the company’s new Regional Sales Manager – Southwest. A resident of Los Angeles and graduate of UCLA, her territory includes Southern California, the southern tip of Nevada and all of Arizona.

Chicago, IL - The Metal Construction Association (MCA) held its annual Summer Meeting on June 19-20 at the Hilton Rosemont/O'Hare in Rosemont, Illinois, where MCA's councils and committees convened to continue work on important topics that directly affect the future of metal construction.

Washington, DC - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has published a new research report on the recalibration of the Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) and the Limit States Design (LSD) resistance factors for cold-formed steel compression members when the strength is predicted using the Direct Strength Method.

Moon Township, PA - CENTRIA, a leading manufacturer of high-performance building envelope solutions, presents the latest insulated metal panel technology and product innovations in its new 2018 Product Catalog.

Washington, DC - Architecture firm billings grew in May, marking the eighth consecutive month of solid growth, according to the American Institute of Architects (AIA). Overall, the AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for May was 52.8, up from 52 in April.

Berlin, Germany - Beckers Group has received its first gold rating for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) performance by EcoVadis, an online platform that benchmarks more than 30,000 companies yearly.

Washington, DC - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has published the Cold-Formed Steel Design Manual, 2017 Edition, which is to be used in conjunction with AISI S100-16, North American Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members, 2016 Edition and the Commentary.

Elkhart Lake, WI - Plyco Corporation introduces the 98SS and 98SP as the latest additions to the Plyco Series 98 insulated utility door line.

Washington, DC - The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) will host a webinar on “Understanding the Fundamental Behavior of Cold-Formed Steel Members” on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. EDT. The webinar is designed for architects, engineers, building officials and contractors. Participants are eligible for 1.5 PDHs.

Brookhaven, MS - While commemorating 20 years of service in 2018, Reed's Metals recently was granted AC472 accreditation by the International Accreditation Service (iAS). This distinction, based on rigorous guidelines and audits, has only been granted to one other company in the state of Mississippi.

Portland, OR - The Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) announced that it is partnering with the national home improvement show Today’s Homeowner and expert host Danny Lipford to help promote the benefits of metal roofing nationwide this season.

Deland, FL – Kingspan is introducing its most technologically-advanced metal panel insulation to the North American market, delivering performance that it says “far exceeds that of any other metal panel insulation core.” Kingspan debuted its new QuadCore™ Technology at the AIA Conference on Architecture, which was held in New York City June 21-23.

Eufaula, AL - American Buildings Company (ABC) has announced the winners of its 2018 Excellence in Design Awards. The competition is designed to highlight the diverse application and expansion of the metal building construction industry. Each project showcases new designs that illustrate innovative metal system construction.

Olathe, KS - The Reflective Insulation Manufacturers Association International (RIMA-I) announces that the group's first Alexander Schwartz Award recipient is David W. Yarbrough. He was presented the award at the International Reflective Insulation Manufacturers (I-RIM) Conference in Puntarenas, Costa Rica.