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Newton, MA — METALCON, the only global event dedicated exclusively to the application of metal in design and construction, announces its new Future Leaders of METALCON (FLMC) program for rising stars, up-and-comers, management trainees, apprentices and others, roughly ages 40 and under, ready to take their career to the next level.

Houston, TX - MBCI has launched a new website that combines a sleek look with enhanced functionality that will offer visitors a more elevated online experience.

Cleveland, OH /PRNewswire/ — The Sherwin-Williams Company (NYSE: SHW) has issued its 2021 Sustainability Report: Building on the Good, reflecting progress made in its environmental, social and governance (ESG) journey. The report is available at https://sustainability.sherwin-williams.com/doc/Sustainability_Report.

Arlington, VA - Construction employment increased in two-thirds of U.S. metro areas between April 2021 and April 2022, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government employment data. Association officials noted that a lack of qualified workers kept employment down in many metro areas.

Bryan, OH — Altenloh, Brinck & Co. recently unveiled a state-of-the-art, 12,000-square-foot training center at its Bryan headquarters, made possible by the company’s expansion to its new packaging facility in Pioneer, Ohio.

Washington, DC - The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) has announced the winners of its 2022 CFSEI Design Excellence and Creative Detail awards. This year’s awards were presented during the 2022 CFSEI Expo held May 16-18 in Denver, Colorado.

Cleveland, OH - The Garland Company, a full-service roofing manufacturer and building envelope solution provider based in Cleveland, Ohio, announced it has received a contract from Vizient, the nation’s largest member-driven healthcare improvement company. The contract took effect June 1, 2022.

Mason, OH – North America’s largest sectional door manufacturer, Clopay Corporation, has partnered with LiftMaster®, the top brand of professionally installed residential garage door systems and commercial door operators, to launch the Extreme Series Door powered by Liftmaster. This high-performance door system operates three times faster (at 24 inches per second) and five times longer (at 50,000 cycles) than standard doors, all for a more cost-effective investment than other high-speed doors. The Extreme Series Door will be offered by the Clopay®, Cornell®, and Cookson® brands.

Laurel, MT- Wood’s Powr-Grip, a company with a list of accolades and accomplishments that reaches back decades, lifted its latest honor with home-state pride. The vacuum lifting equipment manufacturer was named 2021 Exporter of the Year by the Montana District Export Council.

Houston, TX – Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions™, a leader in efficient and durable roofing systems and components, has released its Roofing and Architectural Trends research and an accompanying CEU (Continuing Education Credit) course for architects seeking continuing education on the subject.

Cleveland, OH - The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) is gearing up to host its third annual Architecture Faculty Workshop for college and university professors nationwide. The two-day event will take place August 2-3, 2022, in Nashville, Tennessee.

Davidson, NC - A new installation method for ALUCOBOND® aluminum composite material (ACM) has been introduced for used with commercial wood-frame construction in the multifamily and mixed-use sectors.

Wilmington, DE - DuPont (NYSE:DD) announces that its Tedlar® business has become a member of the Metal Construction Association (MCA). Since the 1960s, Tedlar® PVF film has been tested and proven effective in protecting a variety of surfaces, including metal, in highly corrosive and demanding exterior applications around the world.

Bethlehem, PA - The Metal Building Contractors and Erectors Association has announced the Arbogast Performing Arts Center (APAC) in Troy, OH, as its 2022 Building of the Year. APAC was a project of MBCEA member company Foundation Steel, LLC of Swanton, OH, and utilized a metal building system from Butler Manufacturing.

Chicago, IL – The Metal Construction Association’s summer meeting, which is scheduled in Rosemont, Illinois June 13-15, will include a panel discussion on the global supply chain, a sustainability presentation, committee and council updates and social opportunities.

Arlington, VA - Construction employment exceeded pre-pandemic levels in 32 states in April, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials cautioned however that record high job opening levels in the construction sector indicate that many firms are having a hard time finding workers to hire, putting future job gains at risk.

Pittsburgh, PA - Triangle Fastener Corporation has announced the availability of the ZAC® Zinc Alloy Cast Head on its patented PANEL-TITE® BURR BUSTER® Metal-to-Wood screw.

Washington, DC - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has published a new research report, “RP 22-02: Structural Design for Fire Conditions of a Prototype Metal Building Using the New Proposed Appendix to AISI S100.”

Washington, DC – For the fifteenth consecutive month architecture firms reported increasing demand for design services in April, according to a new report from The American Institute of Architects (AIA).

Mountain Top, PA - CornellCookson introduces new finish upgrades - Galvanex® Ultra™ and SpectraShield® Ultra™ Powder Coat Finish - for rolling security doors.