Industry News

Kalama, WA - Steelscape, a supplier of metal coil coatings, introduces Natural Matte® PVDF colors, which combine ultra-low gloss design with the durability of PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride) coating.

Washington, DC – The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) has released its August 2025 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI), revealing confidence in the equipment finance market is steady following three consecutive months of increases. The index, which provides a qualitative assessment from key executives within the $1.3 trillion sector, eased slightly to 60.2 in August from 61.6 in July.

Newton, MA — METALCON, the only global event dedicated exclusively to the application of metal in design and construction, is setting the stage for unparalleled professional connection and collaboration at its 2025 tradeshow and conference in Las Vegas, held October 21–23 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Kicking off with a dynamic off-site tour and followed by a series of engaging events on and off the show floor, METALCON’s networking agenda is designed to foster meaningful relationships, spark innovation and connect attendees across every sector of the metal construction industry.

Arlington, VA - Construction employment increased in 31 states and the District of Columbia in July from a year earlier, while 22 states added construction jobs between June and July, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said construction employment continues to be impacted by a range of changing federal policies on trade, funding and labor.

Colorado Springs, CO - S-5!, the global leader of metal roof attachment solutions, is launching a new scholarship program to support individuals pursuing education in construction-related fields. This initiative reflects S-5!’s commitment to investing in the future of the construction industry by encouraging educational and professional development.

Deland, FL – Kingspan Insulated Panels North America has released its annual Sustainability Report, this latest one recapping its North American project milestones for 2024. This marked the third annual report documenting the fourth year of Kingspan’s Planet Passionate journey.

Washington, DC - Construction input prices increased 0.4% in July compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data. Nonresidential construction input prices also increased 0.4% for the month.

Cleveland, OH - The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) has published “Bluebird Market” as part of its Architectural Significance in Metal Buildings series. This 30-page folio adds to MBMA’s library of free, downloadable resources for architectural students and their professors. It explores the design and construction of a food hall and indoor market in Silverthorne, Colorado.

Newton, MA — Back by popular demand for its third consecutive year, The Design District @METALCON returns to Las Vegas from October 21–23, 2025, bringing together leading architects, engineers, designers and specifiers for three days of targeted education, cutting-edge products and high-level networking—all centered on building better, designing smarter, achieving bold design, lasting resilience and high-performance results with metal.

Beloit, WI – Ed Kochanek, a territory manager for low-slope roofing manufacturer MuleHide, has relocated to the company’s New York Metro territory. He had overseen the company’s South New Jersey/Delaware territory since January 2023.

Arlington, VA – Construction employment edged higher by 2,000 jobs in July, as spending on projects underway in June decreased 0.4 percent from May, according to an analysis of two new government reports from the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials pointed to ongoing tariff and labor uncertainty as the reason many construction owners may be scaling back planned projects.

McLean, VA — A world-class museum upgrade, the restoration of a beloved century-old community landmark in a bustling urban setting, and the creation of an exquisite mountain retreat carved out of its rocky terrain: These are just three examples of the extraordinary creativity and craftsmanship of the 10 winning entries in the 2025 North American Copper in Architecture Awards (NACIA), presented by the Copper Development Association.

Pittsburgh, PA - Triangle Fastener Corporation (TFC) is pleased to announce the acquisition of DB Building Fasteners (DB), effective August 8, 2025.

Springdale, AR - Central States Inc. has opened its new steel frame manufacturing plant, supporting its Central States Building Works division, in Springdale, Arkansas.

Colorado Springs, CO – S-5!, one of the world's leading authorities on attachment solutions for metal roofs, announces its new distribution partnership with Krannich Solar USA, a division of the global solar distributor, Krannich Solar. As an authorized distributor, Krannich Solar USA will offer the full line of S-5! solar mounting solutions across their four U.S. branch locations.

Moundridge, KS — Bradbury International UK, a member of The Bradbury Group of companies, recently completed a new double mandrel uncoiler, built in-house and ready for delivery worldwide. Engineered for reliability and precision, this unit is ideal for handling coil-fed processes in a wide range of industries.

Itasca, IL — A coalition of industry trade associations representing contractors, consultants and manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada has completed its Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing for the second quarter of 2025.

Kalama, WA - ASC Steel Deck, a manufacturer of structural steel deck products in the western U.S., announces the launch of its newly redesigned website. Rebuilt from the ground up with a modern interface and enhanced functionality, the site is engineered to better serve structural engineers, architects, and installers.

Colorado Springs, CO – An innovative student-led design-build project, combining hands-on architectural education with high-performance sustainability, has been completed in partnership with the University of Kansas School of Architecture. The project marks the 18th consecutive LEED Platinum-certified home completed through the university’s Studio 804 program and is the second to be supported by product donations from S-5!.

Washington, DC - The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 8.7 months in June, according to an ABC member survey conducted June 20 to July 7. The reading is up 0.3 months since June 2024.