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Posted: May 02, 2024

ATAS Unveils Eight New Stock Colors In .063 Aluminum

Allentown, PA - ATAS International will now be stocking eight new colors in .063 aluminum, including Black, Matte Black, Charcoal Grey, Slate Grey, Silversmith, and Titanium, all in a 70% PVDF finish, and two anodized colors: LA Extra Dark Bronze Anodized and BlackMatt Anodized.

Posted: May 02, 2024

Architecture Firm Billings Soften Further in March According to AIA/Deltek ABI

Washington, DC – The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) reported a score of 43.6 for the month of March, indicating business conditions continue to soften for architecture firms. This marks the 14th consecutive month of declining billings at firms as inflation, supply chain issues and other economic challenges continue to affect business.

Posted: May 01, 2024

ASTM International Welcomes Andrew G. Kireta Jr. As New President

West Conshohocken, PA - ASTM International has announced the appointment of Andrew G. Kireta Jr. as the organization’s new president, effective May 1, 2024. Kireta’s background in standards development, and familiarity with the organization uniquely positions him to lead ASTM International into future growth and innovation. He will succeed Katharine Morgan, who served in the role since 2017 and will retire after a distinguished 40-year career with ASTM.

Posted: Apr 30, 2024

American Buildings Announces 2024 Excellence In Design Awards Honorees

Charlotte, NC - American Buildings announces the winners of its 2024 Excellence in Design Awards. This year, judges chose from over 130 entries and selected the best projects in a dozen categories. Selected as Building of the Year was the NW Line JATC project in Battle Ground, WA; the Builder was JHC Commercial, LLC.

Posted: Apr 25, 2024

Elevate Commercial Roofing Systems And Lining Opens New Facility In Salt Lake City

Nashville, TN – Elevate™, a premier manufacturer of roofing, wall and lining systems, has announced the grand opening of a new production and distribution facility in Salt Lake City. This new plant is the latest in a series of capital investments that Elevate has made since its acquisition by Holcim in 2021, and the LEED-certified green facility incorporates materials across the Holcim and Elevate portfolio in its construction and design. The state-of-the-art plant has the potential to triple the production capacity of Elevate ISOGARD™ polyiso insulation in the region and adds a production line for Elevate UNA-CLAD™ metal products – all to better serve customers in the West.

Posted: Apr 24, 2024

Bay Insulation Systems Launches Redesigned Website

Green Bay, WI - Bay Insulation Systems, a leading supplier of metal building insulation and systems in North America, announces the launch of their redesigned website. This rebuild reflects the company's commitment to continuous improvement and providing customers with exceptional service and resources.

Posted: Apr 23, 2024

Equipment Finance Industry Confidence Eases In April

Washington, DC –The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) has released its April 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 52.9, the second highest index in the last two years after last month’s index of 55.2.

Posted: Apr 22, 2024

Copper Development Association Announces New President

McLean, VA — The Copper Development Association, Inc. (CDA), has named Adam Estelle as its new president and CEO, effective May 1, 2024. Estelle, who most recently served as the association’s vice president, will succeed Andrew G. Kireta, Jr. as the sixth leader of the association.

Posted: Apr 19, 2024

ALPOLIC Adds New Patterns To Timber Series Finishes

Chesapeake, VA – Mitsubishi Chemical America’s (MCA) ALPOLIC Division, a leader in metal composite material (MCM) manufacturing, has announced the addition of two new wood patterns to its Timber Series collection.

Posted: Apr 18, 2024

METALCON Introduces 2024 Advisory Council

Newton, MA — METALCON, the metal construction industry’s only global event dedicated to the application of metal in construction and design, introduces its 2024 advisory council, representing all facets of the industry and devoted to bringing new educational programming, hands-on skills training, clinics and demos and networking opportunities to Atlanta in October.

Posted: Apr 16, 2024

Airolite Introduces AFG601 Wind-Driven Rain FEMA Louver

Schofield, WI – Airolite, one of America's leading producers of architectural louvers, grilles, screens, and sun controls, has added to its lineup of FEMA louvers with the addition of model AFG601, the first wind-driven rain FEMA louver to be listed for AMCA 550 High-Velocity Wind-Driven Rain.

Posted: Apr 12, 2024

New MBMA Educational Folio Features The Hardesty Center For Dance Education

Cleveland, OH - The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) has created a library of free, downloadable resources for architectural students and their professors. The newest addition is a 16-page folio that explores the design and construction of The Hardesty Center for Dance Education in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.

Posted: Apr 11, 2024

Construction Sector Adds 39,000 Jobs In March With Increases In Every Category

Arlington, VA - The construction industry added 39,000 jobs in March—the most since January 2023—with gains among all five types of residential and nonresidential categories, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials cautioned, however, that firms are still coping with significant labor shortages that are undermining broader growth in the sector.

Posted: Apr 10, 2024

All Weather Insulated Panels Names Greg Lusty As President

Vacaville, CA – All Weather Insulated Panels (AWIP) has named a new president, Greg Lusty, who has held the position of AWIP’s Vice President of Sales for the last four years. Lusty’s appointment comes after 20+ years in leadership roles with commercial cladding manufacturers and 15 years specifically within the insulated metal panel (IMP) industry.

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