Industry News

Washington, DC - Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) announces that it has released an artificial intelligence (AI) technology guide for the construction community, which includes definitions, construction use cases and considerations. The purpose of the guide is to provide a level of knowledge to ensure contractors can be active participants in the construction AI conversation.

Norcross, GA - IMETCO (Innovative Metals Company, Inc.), a leading manufacturer of premier metal products for the building envelope, recently introduced Batten‑Tite™ architectural metal roof panels, designed for slopes of 3 inches or more and for vertical wall applications. The system’s batten-style ribs are 1-7/8-inches high and are available in custom widths up to 44-½ inches.

Chicago, IL – The Metal Construction Association (MCA) is proud to welcome three new members to its Board of Directors. The new members are D.J. Highnote, product advisor/vice president at Roof Hugger; RC Antal, director of insulated metal panels at ATAS International; and Jules Dekovics, national sales manager at Exceptional Metals.

Arlington, VA — The construction industry added 11,000 jobs in January despite bouts of exceptionally cold or stormy weather that delayed projects in numerous regions, according to an analysis of new government data the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials noted that firms are boosting wages and taking other steps to attract more workers as firms try to keep pace with relatively strong demand.

Rochester, NY AND Calgary, Alberta — Renoworks Software Inc. (TSXV: RW) (“Renoworks”), a leading end-to-end visualization platform for the home remodeling and new home construction industry, announces a new integration with EagleView, a leading geospatial data, analytics, and intelligence company who utilizes proprietary aerial imagery.

Tontitown, AR - Central States introduces Central States Board & Batten siding for residential and light commercial structures, available in 15 painted and three wood grain finishes.

Chicago, IL — The Metal Construction Association (MCA) presented its annual Larry A. Swaney Award to Tom Seitz, and its first-ever Lifetime Achievement Award to industry legend Dick Bus. The awards were announced January 30 during MCA's 2024 Winter Meeting at the Scottsdale Plaza Resort & Villas in Scottsdale, AZ.

Chesapeake, VA – Mitsubishi Chemical America’s (MCA) ALPOLIC Division, a leader in metal composite material (MCM) manufacturing, is pleased to announce the addition of Mike Coghlan as the Regional Architectural Sales Manager for the North Central area.

DeLand, FL – Kingspan Insulated Panels North America has announced the launch of its new 3D viewer. This innovative tool will allow architects, general contractors and installers to virtually view construction details for Kingspan’s insulated metal wall panels (IMPs) from any angle, take apart and assemble panels, and choose from various colors to find the best combination for projects in real-time.

Muskegon, MI - Lorin Industries Inc., a global industry leader in the innovation and production of coil anodized aluminum, announces the launch of its new batch anodizing line. This capability, combined with the long history of anodized coil processing, allows Lorin to satisfy the needs of its current coil to coil customers with batch anodized parts.

Nashville, TN – Elevate Commercial Roofing Systems & Lining has named Frank Palmer as Senior Vice President of Sales. Palmer will be responsible for the growing portfolio and sales of Elevate™, GenFlex™ and GenTite™. The appointment is part of a recent reorientation of the Elevate U.S. Sales team to reinforce the business’s commitment to delivering an exceptional customer experience at every touchpoint.

Washington, DC — The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) remained below 50 for December, indicating soft business conditions to close out 2023. The score of 45.4 remained essentially flat from November. Any score below 50.0 indicates decreasing business conditions but there are encouraging signs of the pipeline.

Lutz, FL - Roof Hugger has relaunched its website to help customers more easily navigate the site. The new www.roofhugger.com is a comprehensive resource for metal-over-metal retrofits with a wealth of information and tips for owners, contractors and specifiers.

Minneapolis, MN – Sherwin-Williams Coil Coatings will have a significant and very hands-on presence at the International Roofing Expo (IRE), the largest roofing and exteriors event in the country, from Feb. 6-8 in Las Vegas, Nev. Attendees to Sherwin-Williams booths #4916/4918 can expect to see the company’s exciting launch of the brand’s new collection of printed metal coatings colorways, in-booth demonstrations and activities, and can talk to experts about the diverse product portfolio for metal and roofing systems.

Vacaville, CA – All Weather Insulated Panels (AWIP) will showcase its OneDek Insulated Roof Deck while sampling additional products at the International Roofing Expo in Las Vegas, Feb. 6-8.

Fairfax, MN — Mike Schweiss, founder and owner of Schweiss Doors, will be inducted into the Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame at a ceremony in April.

Washington, DC — The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) has released its January 2024 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI). The index reports a qualitative assessment of both the prevailing business conditions and expectations for the future as reported by key executives from the $1 trillion equipment finance sector. Overall, confidence in the equipment finance market is 48.6, an increase from the December index of 42.5.

Columbus, OH - Modern coatings and digital technologies can help significantly reduce CO2 emissions and increase circularity (i.e., reduce, reuse, and recycle) within the built environment, but the pace with which they can be introduced and the detail of future regulation will decide who wins and who loses future building contracts. This is one of the key themes explored in a new White Paper from AkzoNobel.

Lutz, FL - Experts from Roof Hugger and McElroy Metal will be presenting “Retrofit with Metal Systems” on the opening day and the last day of the International Roofing Expo in Las Vegas. D.J. Highnote of Roof Hugger and Charlie Smith of McElroy Metal will be discussing different methods of retrofitting a roof with metal systems on the IRE show floor at the Las Vegas Convention Center at 3 p.m., Feb. 6 and Feb 8.

Allentown, PA - After 22 years of service with ATAS International, Dave Weidl has announced his retirement. Weidl joined ATAS as a Product Representative, whose territory included the state of Ohio, and portions of Kentucky and Indiana. In 2017, he was promoted to Architectural Business Development Manager. This position also included the development and management of corporate accounts, and Weidl was instrumental in company growth in both areas.