Industry News

Allentown, PA - In its sixth year, ATAS International once again sponsored the Greater Lehigh Valley Let’s Build Construction Camp for Girls at the Associated Builders and Contractors’ facility in Allentown, PA. ATAS also participated in a new camp that was held at the Mahoning County Career & Technical Center in Canfield, OH.

Waukesha, WI — Metal-Era and Hickman Edge Systems have expanded their Strategic Accounts to a nationwide territory-based team through their parent company, MTL Holdings.

Kalama, WA - Steelscape, a West Coast manufacturer of coated and painted metal for roofing and siding, announces the launch of a new Digital Experience Platform powered by Concora.

Arlington, VA - The price of materials and services used in nonresidential construction jumped 1.1 percent from May to June, outpacing the rise in contractors’ bid prices, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of recently released government data. Association officials warned that rising materials prices were having an adverse impact on a growing number of construction projects that have suddenly become more expensive.

Daytona Beach, FL - Dupont™ Tedlar® and Metal Alliance recently presented an innovative solution to the roofing and metal industry. The Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Expo is an excellent forum each year to learn about the latest innovations in roofing. This year took place in Daytona Beach, July 20 - 22, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Expo.

Ballinger, TX – Mueller, Inc. one of the Southwest's leading manufacturers of steel buildings and residential metal roofing, has announced the promotion of Rayome Soupiset to President and Chief Executive Officer.

Moundridge, KS — The Bradbury Group of companies has relaunched its website showcasing an updated look and additional features at www.bradburygroup.com.

Bethlehem, PA - The Metal Buildings Institute (MBI) announces the release of Temporary Bracing Guidelines. This new design guide is meant to assist metal building contractors and erectors in developing temporary bracing and sequencing requirements for each metal building project.

Chesapeake, VA – Mitsubishi Chemical America’s ALPOLIC® Division, a leader in metal composite materials (MCM) manufacturing, is proud to announce the addition of two industry veterans to its ALPOLIC sales department.

Washington, DC - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) announces that it has been reaccredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) under its recently revised operating procedures for documenting consensus on AISI-sponsored American National Standards.

Cleveland, OH - The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) 2022 Student Design Competition opens to individuals and teams that wish to register on July 15, 2022. Offering more than $28,000 in prizes across two divisions - graduate and undergraduate - this year’s contest challenges architecture students to create an innovative metal building design for a new municipal fire station.

Burlington, Ontario - AAG Tailored Cutting Solutions, parent company of AXYZ and WARDJet, has been recognized again for overall business performance and sustained growth with the prestigious Canada’s Best Managed Companies designation.

Schaumburg, IL - The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has released two updated specifications for the testing of rainscreens. AAMA 508-21, Voluntary Test Method and Specification for Pressure Equalized Rain Screen Wall Cladding Systems, and AAMA 509-22, Voluntary Test and Classification Method for Drained and Back Ventilated Rainscreen Wall Cladding Systems.

Beloit, WI - Chris Kuykendall has joined the product management team at Mule-Hide Products Co. Inc. as Fluid-Applied Segment Manager.

Arlington, VA - Total construction spending edged down 0.1 percent in May as spending on new houses and apartments stalled, while public and private nonresidential construction slumped, according to an analysis the Associated General Contractors of America released regarding federal spending data.

Washington, DC - Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) reports that its Construction Backlog Indicator fell 0.1 months in June and stands at 8.9 months, according to an ABC member survey conducted June 21 to July 5. The reading is up 0.4 months from June 2021.

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.