Industry News

Arlington, VA - Construction employment increased from May to June in 31 states and the District of Columbia, but the gains may have stalled, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of recent government employment data and a compilation of weekly jobsite hours by construction technology firm Procore.

Laurel, MT - Gary Bond, Wood’s Powr-Grip® (WPG) Chief Engineer, has retired from the company following 32 years of service.

Blackburn, Victoria, Australia - AppliCad has announced the creation of The Global AppliCad Learning for the Future Scholarship Program to give young adults across the globe the opportunity to increase their digital skills relevant to the roofing industry of the future.

Mundelein, IL - Sheet Metal Supply, a leading fabricator and supplier of formed perimeter edge materials and processed coil and flat stock for more than 25 years, has moved its operation into a new and larger facility in Grayslake, IL.

Glenshaw, PA - The Steel Deck Institute (SDI) has published updates to the Roof Deck Design Manual, 2nd Edition and the Floor Deck Design Manual, 2nd Edition. These new editions have been updated to comply with the 2018 International Building Code and are based on the standards referenced in the Code.

Chicago, IL - The Metal Construction Association (MCA) has released three updated Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs). The subjects of the updated papers are Metal Composite Materials (MCM), Insulated Metal Panels (IMP), and Roll Formed Aluminum and Steel Cladding.

West Chester, OH - ClarkDietrich offers contractors and dealers more options for partial wall framing, expanding its line of Pony Wall products to include a new, lighter gauge option.

Lewisville, TX - Metl-Span, a recognized leader in the insulated metal panel industry, is offering a new online course through Hanley Wood University, Designing with Architectural Insulated Metal Wall Panels.

Elk Grove Village, IL - Petersen once again has expanded its network of manufacturer representatives, this time throughout Western New York to better serve the area’s growing demand for metal roof and wall cladding systems.

Muskegon, MI - Lorin Industries Inc., a global industry leader in the innovation and production of coil anodized aluminum, announces that CSI formatted specifications for all its standard products are now available on BSD SpecLink.

Laurel, MT - Wood’s Powr-Grip® (WPG), a leader in vacuum lifting equipment used for handling of insulated metal panels and other materials, announces improvements to its Hand-Held Vacuum Cups.

Berlin, Germany - Global industrial coatings company Beckers Group has published its 2019 Sustainability Report showing the progress the company has made towards contributing to a more sustainable world. A major milestone was set last year: Beckers’ newly launched 2030 Sustainability Strategy sets the framework for the report and describes the actions the company will take in the decade ahead.

Hatfield, PA - For nearly 60 years, Laminators Inc. has manufactured a comprehensive line of high-quality aluminum composite panels for the commercial construction industry. Due to popular demand, Laminators now offers a new Weathered Wood finish—perfect for residential or commercial projects where a light-colored wood grain look is desired that will not rot, corrode or deteriorate.

Kansas City, MO - Building owners can now build new facilities and expand existing facilities with more design flexibility, enhanced aesthetic options and increased functionality, with the introduction of the Tier II Classic™ building system from Butler Manufacturing™.

Trenton, NJ - BRIGHTSMITH Coater’s post-painting operation, located in Trenton, NJ, was recently certified to the ISO 9001:2015 quality system standard.

Chicago, IL – The Metal Construction Association (MCA) provided the platform during its virtual summer meeting in June for The Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) to present the 2020 Marty Hastings Award to Scott Kriner.

Oklahoma City, OK - A new Marketing Associate and Researcher, Micah Juengel, has joined the Flex-Ability Concepts team. With experience in a variety of industries, he was a natural fit for the flexible framing products manufacturing company.

Washington, DC – Demand for design services in May saw few signs of rebounding following a record drop in billings the month prior, according to a new report from The American Institute of Architects (AIA).

Elk Grove Village, IL - Petersen is expanding its network of manufacturer representatives into Canada to meet the country’s growing demand for metal roof and wall cladding systems. The manufacturer representatives from Enercorp will support architects, consultants, installing contractors and others involved in the specification and installation of exterior metal cladding products from coast-to-coast across Canada.

Denver, CO - New Tech Machinery (NTM) has published an e-book centered around portable roof and wall panel machinery and what to expect during the process of purchasing and owning a rollforming machine.