Industry News

Chicago, IL - On October 26 and 27, the Metal Construction Association (MCA) sponsored their 3rd annual Metal Roofing Championship Games at the METALCON International tradeshow in Baltimore, MD.

Washington, DC - A new technical brief released by the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) and the Applied Technology Council (ATC) provides a comprehensive overview of the seismic design of cold-formed steel (CFS) framed buildings.

Washington, DC – After seeing consecutive months of contracting demand for the first time in four years, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) saw a modest increase in demand for design services. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lead time between architecture billings and construction spending. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported the October ABI score was 50.8, up from the mark of 48.4 in the previous month.

Pittsburgh, PA – Triangle Fastener Corporation (TFC) has announced its 2016 METALCON prize giveaway winners. At the Baltimore, MD convention in late October, Triangle held a drawing to give away six new DeWalt 20 volt Versa-Clutch Screwguns with the new FLEXVOLT™ Technology, as well as one 50” Smart HDTV.

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 that Gilbank Construction was awarded a Top Ten Midwest Volume Award and a Top Twenty-Five National Volume Award.

Newton, MA - Exhibitors at the METALCON 2016 tradeshow and conference in Baltimore, October 26-28, described the annual gathering as a success again this year. METALCON is the largest international event for the metal construction industry.

Washington, DC - The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) will host a webinar on “Back to Basics: Structural vs. Nonstructural Member Design” on Thursday, December 8, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. EST. This is the eighth webinar in CFSEI’s “Back to Basics” series and is designed for architects, engineers, building officials and contractors.

Mesa, AZ - ATAS International hosted members of the Society of American Registered Architects on October 7, during the group's 60th anniversary conference in Arizona. Over 35 SARA members attended an educational presentation and toured ATAS’ manufacturing facility in Mesa, earning learning units for both activities.

Washington, DC - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has updated AISI S310, North American Standard for the Design of Profiled Steel Diaphragm Panels. This standard, first published in 2013, provides design provisions for diaphragms consisting of profiled steel decks or panels which include fluted profiles and cellular deck profiles.

Santa Ana, CA – Bristolite Daylighting Systems has reached an agreement to join Kingspan Group, a global leader in high performance insulation, building fabric, and solar integrated building envelopes.

Joplin, MO - TAMKO Building Products Inc. introduces Synthetic Guard Plus Underlayment, which can be used for application underneath metal roofing, as well as with other roof types. The company also announces new options for its metal roof shingle products.

St. Louis, MO - The Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) announces the addition of CertainTeed and DECRA as new manufacturer members to its organization. CertainTeed offers a new line of architectural metal roofing products, while DECRA supplies stone-coated metal roofing.

Woburn, MA – RHEINZINK America has updated its website to provide even more helpful information for designers and contractors using the company’s line of architectural zinc in roofing, facade and gutter system applications. The site, www.rheinzink.us, presents a description of all RHEINZINK product lines and systems, in-depth technical and specification information, helpful how-to tips and a project photo gallery.

Washington, DC - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), in cooperation with CSA Group, announces publication of the 2016 edition of the North American Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members.

Chicago, IL – On Wednesday, November 16, the Metal Construction Association will host a Metal Design Solutions Conference at the Sheraton Atlanta Hotel in Atlanta, GA. The one-day event is aimed at educating architects, engineers, specifiers and design professionals on the proper use and benefits of metal in the building envelope. All educational seminars are approved by the American Institute of Architects (AIA), enabling attendees to earn up to five hours of continuing education credits on the day.

Pittsburgh, PA – Triangle Fastener Corporation is pleased to announce that their VRT® (Vibration Resistant Thread) technology has received patent protection by the European Patent Office. The patent (Europe Patent No. 2286097) will be recognized in the following countries: Austria, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, UK, Belgium, Switzerland, Poland, Turkey, Czech Republic, Hungary, and Luxembourg.

Villa Rica, GA – SAF Metal Fabrication has introduced a new factory fabricated Ready Clamp Column Cover Bracket accessory for their metal or ACM Column Covers.Ready Clamp Brackets enable quick installation of SAF column covers onto rectangular and round structural columns with large or small diameters.

Allentown, PA - In celebration of Manufacturing Day 2016, ATAS International Inc. opened their doors on October 7 to area students. This program was designed to expand knowledge of manufacturing and improve public perception of today’s manufacturing career opportunities.

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 K-Construction of Alta Vista, Kansas to its national network of Builders.

Cleveland, OH - The Metal Building Manufacturers Association, in cooperation with Architectural Record, has released a continuing education series titled, “The Benefits of Metal Building Systems from a Whole Building Perspective.”