Industry News

Pittsburgh, PA - PPG (NYSE:PPG) announces the availability of comprehensive building information modeling (BIM) materials for its architectural and metal coatings through a new partnership with BIMsmith®, a leading cloud platform for architects and designers.

Washington, DC – Architecture firm billings growth softened in December but remained positive for the fifteenth consecutive month, according to a recently released report from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for December was 50.4 compared to 54.7 in November. Despite the positive billings, a softening in growth was seen across several regions and sectors, as well as in project inquiries and design contracts.

Schofield, WI - Airolite’s Storm Class™ louver line continues to grow with the addition of Louver Type SCV302. Featuring 3-inch-deep vertical rain-resistant blades, the SCV302 is AMCA 500-L-Certified for Air Performance, Water Penetration and Wind-Driven Rain; AMCA 540-Listed for Large Missile Impact; and AMCA 550-Listed for High Velocity Wind-Driven Rain.

Atlanta, GA – SAF has announced the first product in its new sun control product line. SAF Sunshades will reduce solar heat gain and control glare to allow designers to optimize the use of natural daylight. The benefit of increased natural light is reduced energy consumption and greater occupant comfort.

Washington, DC - The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) will host a webinar on “AISI D113-19, Cold-Formed Steel Shear Wall Design Guide, 2019 Edition” on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at 3:00 pm EST.

Nashville, TN – Firestone Building Products Company, LLC(FSBP), an industry leader providing trusted roofing and building envelope solutions, released seven new metal colors as selected by attendees at the 2018 AIA Conference on Architecture in New York City June 21-23. The three-day conference allowed FSBP to display the latest trends and products in its building solutions portfolio.

Nashville, TN - Coated Metals Group (CMG) has expanded its operations by opening a new branch facility in the Nashville-Metro area. Joe Ley, general manager, will lead the team at this new location.

Minneapolis, MN - To better serve the growing metal roofing and building materials segment, Sherwin-Williams is introducing a first-of-its kind integrated BUILDING SOLUTIONS program for metal suppliers, manufacturers, and contractors. The paint and coatings company is exhibiting and highlighting their portfolio of products at this year’s International Roofing Expo (IRE) from February 11-13, in Nashville, TN.

Washington, DC – Nonresidential construction spending on buildings is projected to grow by 4.4 percent through 2019, according to a new consensus forecast from The American Institute of Architects (AIA).

Houston, TX - MBCI announces its release of animated installation videos for the purpose of providing viewers a clear visual of metal building assemblies. MBCI’s animated videos guide each step of common metal roof installation scenarios to help visualize the build.

Moon Township, PA - CENTRIA, a world-leading provider of high-performance building envelopes, announces a pair of recent hires to expand business development efforts. Patrick Powers has joined CENTRIA as Business Development Manager representing the Southeast, while Tim Del Monte has joined the company in the role of Business Development Manager representing the Southwest.

Waconia, MN - In 2019, Manus Products will celebrate its 60th year. To commemorate this anniversary and provide additional space for its growth, Manus Products has broken ground on its third building at its Waconia campus. The new building will have the capability for R&D, production, and warehousing operations.

Coshocton, OH - MFM Building Products, a manufacturer of a full envelope of waterproofing and weather barrier products for the building industry, offers a new High Temperature roofing underlayment – Premium HT Tile & Metal™.

Colorado Springs, CO – S-5!® Metal Roof Innovations Ltd. (MRIL) has announced the addition of Joel Mandel in a dual role as the company's Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer.

Portland, OR - Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2019 is “Living Coral,” a bright, exceedingly perky pinkish shade, but it’s a contrasting story for homeowners this year, according to the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA).

Bossier City, LA — In its continuing effort to educate building owners, McElroy Metal has published a second E-book. Tired of Replacing Your Shingle Roof? is now available for download on the McElroy Metal website.

Alexandria, VA - Construction employment increased by 38,000 jobs in December 2018 and by 280,000 jobs, or 4.0 percent, over the past year, while the industry’s average pay accelerated and unemployment decreased to an historic low, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America.

Allentown, PA - ATAS International has appointed Christian Vachon to the position of Director of Solar Technology. He has over 20 years of experience in the renewable energy business, mostly in solar thermal, PV and air heating systems.

Chicago, IL - The Metal Construction Association (MCA) has updated its white paper, "Choosing Between Fire Retardant and Standard Core Metal Composite Material" and made it available as a free download on the MCA website.

Cleveland, OH - The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) has released a series of three videos entitled “How Metal Buildings Compete in Today’s Market.” These videos, each between three and four minutes long, are now available on MBMA’s YouTube channel.