Industry News

tasca, IL - The Roofing Alliance, the foundation of the roofing industry, announces the launch of the nation’s first Minor in Roofing—a landmark initiative funded, developed, and driven by the Roofing Alliance in partnership with Clemson University.

Grayslake, IL — Sheet Metal Supply has added a Board & Batten metal panel option to its growing envelope offering. The Board & Batten profile, fire and pest resistant, is for vertical applications. It’s available in all SMS color offerings, plus copper, zinc, exotics and woodgrain finishes. SMS also has a full line of supporting trim in matching or contrasting colors to meet architectural and client demands. LTL-specific crating and a vast network of shipping options ensures quick nationwide delivery.

Washington, DC - Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) has released its fifth annual construction technology report, the ABC Field Tech Report, which highlights the tools and innovations shaping project sites, showcasing the possibilities and opportunities when technology transforms construction in the field.

Newton, MA — Anyone attending METALCON in Las Vegas, scheduled for Oct. 21-23, will certainly notice the construction of a steel-frame building on the show floor. METALCON and industry partners are constructing the 2,500-square-foot “barndominium” at the show, before using the framing for a permanent veterans’ retreat in Montana.

Washington, DC – In August, architecture firms experienced continued softness, with an AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score of 47.2. While the share of firms reporting declining billings slightly decreased from July, the overall trend remains downward. At the same time, inquiries for new projects increased for the fourth straight months.

Colorado Springs, CO – Metal roofing expert Rob Haddock presents Metal Roofing Systems at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s School of Engineering on Dec. 4-5, 2025.

Green Bay, WI - Bay Insulation Systems has announced the addition of Matthew Randolph as District Sales Manager, serving Virginia, West Virginia and portions of western Maryland.

Bethlehem, PA - The Metal Building Contractors and Erectors Association (MBCEA) has released its newest video, MBCEA 2025 Building of the Year, on its YouTube channel. The video showcases this year’s top project, the AdventHealth Sports Park at Bluhawk in Overland Park, Kansas.

Washington, DC – The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) has released its September 2025 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI), revealing confidence in the equipment finance market is at a heightened level for the fourth consecutive month. The index, which provides a qualitative assessment from key executives in the $1.3 trillion sector, was relatively unchanged at 59.9 in September from 60.2 in August.

Washington, DC - Construction input prices increased 0.2% in August 2025 compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index. Nonresidential construction input prices also increased 0.2% for the month.

Hector, MN - A residential paradise is growing out of the desert in Dubai and Schweiss Doors is playing a major role in creating this new residential Eden. Nad Al Sheba Gardens, a new neighborhood from real estate developer Meraas, will provide luxury living in the fast-growing city of the United Arab Emirates.

Newton, MA — PSMJ Resources, Inc., a premier business publishing, consulting and training organization for the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry, is proud to announce the establishment of a new scholarship fund at Bryant University. The Frank A. Stasiowski, FAIA ’75 MBA and Joan M. Tomaceski PSMJ Resources, Inc. Endowed MBA Scholarship Fund is made possible through a generous $500,000 personal gift from PSMJ CEO and Founder Frank A. Stasiowski and his wife, Joan.

Croydon, UK and Wrens, GA - Zotefoams, a world leader in supercritical foam technology, has announced a partnership between its North American business and Ventco by Lakeside (Ventco), a leading provider of engineered roofing ventilation solutions.

Vacaville, CA – All Weather Insulated Panels (AWIP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Gary Sweeney Jr. as Low Slope Roofing Manager, a strategic role designed to accelerate the growth of OneDek® and strengthen AWIP’s leadership in the commercial roofing market.

Itasca, IL - The Roofing Alliance is proud to release its 2024-2025 Annual Report. The report highlights the organization’s funding initiatives, membership, communications, awards, student competition and more.

Allentown, PA - Mark Bus, National Sales Manager of ATAS International Inc., recently received a Forty Under 40 award, which recognizes the future leaders of the Lehigh Valley Pennsylvania area who are under the age of 40. These individuals are not only achieving success in their careers but giving back in meaningful ways to the Lehigh Valley community.

Newton, MA — METALCON has a reputation for having something for everybody. This year’s tradeshow certainly lives up to the hype with new and unique learning opportunities on the show floor and off.

Arlington, VA - Construction sector employment declined by 7,000 positions in August and has remained little changed since December, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of newly released government data. Association officials noted the results are consistent with a survey the association released last week that found many owners have canceled, deferred, or scaled back projects due to tariffs and labor shortages.

Cary, NC - Cornerstone Building Brands Inc., manufacturer of exterior building products, has acquired Metal Sales Manufacturing Corporation, a leading manufacturer of metal building systems and components serving high-growth and diverse end-markets through a vast, multi-channel network.

Elk Grove Village, IL - Architects are invited to harvest continuing education credits from October 6 - 9 with Fall Façades, PAC-CLAD's free, 4-part series on designing and building with architectural metals.