Industry News

Deland, FL – With the recent addition of rooftop solar, the Modesto, California manufacturing facility of Kingspan Insulated Panels North America is now generating 65% of all electricity demand through onsite renewable energy.

Elk Grove Village, IL - The new PAC-CLAD Modular AL wall panel system from Petersen empowers architects and designers to create unique metal cladding surfaces using panels of various sizes and depths and in multiple colors. Designers can choose standard panel dimensions or can define dimensions and depths to create truly unique, flexible and eye-catching patterns.

Alexandria, VA - Forty-three states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs during the past twelve months, but momentum slowed in May with only 22 states adding jobs, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said the monthly employment gains lagged in May as contractors continue to cope with labor shortages and supply chain challenges.

Washington, DC - The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) has announced the members of its 2022-2023 Executive Committee. The committee is responsible for developing and maintaining the technology transfer activities related to cold-formed steel design through seminars, webinars and the publication of Technical Notes. Committee members serve for three years.

Bossier City, LA – With the need to re-cover the roof on its manufacturing facility in Marshall, Michigan, McElroy Metal took advantage of the opportunity to add solar panels to reduce energy usage. The Marshall facility is now the fifth McElroy Metal facility to be topped with solar panels, joining Sunnyvale, Texas; Peachtree, Georgia; Adelanto, California; and Clinton, Illinois.

Newton, MA — METALCON, the only global event dedicated exclusively to the application of metal in design and construction, has announced business expert Dr. Melissa Furman and IndyCar driver Josef Newgarden as its keynote speakers for its 2022 convention and trade show in October.

Elk Grove Village, IL - Petersen continues to expand the reach of its trusted PAC-CLAD brand by opening a manufacturing facility in Bonney Lake, Wash. The 57,000-sq.-ft. facility shipped its first order in May, and will be fully operational in early 2023.

Washington, DC - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has presented the 2022 Market Development Industry Leadership Award to Benjamin W. Schafer, Ph.D., P.E., the Willard and Lillian Hackerman Professor of Civil and Systems Engineering at Johns Hopkins University.

Cleveland, OH - The Garland Company, a full-service roofing manufacturer and building envelope solution provider, announces that Kenneth Lambert is the recipient of the 2022 Garland Sponsorship. Lambert, son of 25-year Garland employee Brian Lambert, recently graduated from Strongsville High School in Strongsville, Ohio, and will begin his studies at Clemson University majoring in mechanical engineering.

Nashville, TN - Firestone Building Products is adopting the Holcim name and brand identity, becoming the Holcim Building Envelope division of Holcim's Solutions & Products Business Unit. Firestone’s iconic brand, a recognized industry leader in roofing, wall and lining systems, becomes Elevate™, symbolizing Holcim’s continued commitment to deliver superior quality and innovation with advanced building solutions.

Washington – Architecture firms reported increasing demand for design services in May, according to a new report from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). The ABI score for May was 53.5, down slightly from April's score of 56.5.

Mt. Hope, OH - In recognition of his service to his community and the trade association, Tim Matthews, Wayne Dalton® Vice President of National Accounts, Builder Sales, was recently presented with the International Door Association's (IDA) Jerry R. Reynolds Volunteer Leadership Award.

Washington, DC - The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) has announced that Jay W. Larson, P.E., F.ASCE, managing director of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) Construction Technical Program, is the recipient of the 2022 CFSEI John P. Matsen Award for Distinguished Service.

Washington, DC – The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) releases the June 2022 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI) today. The index reports a qualitative assessment of both the prevailing business conditions and expectations for the future as reported by key executives from the $900 billion equipment finance sector. Overall, confidence in the equipment finance market is 50.9, steady with the May index of 49.6.

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.