Industry News

Chicago, IL – The Metal Construction Association (MCA) is proud to announce the 2024 MCA Design Awards winners. The MCA Design Awards are among the most prestigious awards in the metal construction industry and recognize member companies involved in the construction of outstanding building projects that use metal in significant and innovative ways. The winners will be displayed on the showroom floor at METALCON, which will take place at the Georgia World Congress Center on Oct. 30th - Nov. 1st.

Cleveland, OH - The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) has added to its library of free, downloadable resources for architectural students and their professors with its newest publication, “The Milne Center for Ocean Science and Conservation.” This 20-page folio explores the design and construction of a unique metal building that serves an integral role with the world-renowned Mystic Aquarium in Mystic, Connecticut.

Deer Park, WA - Knight Wall Systems announces the launch of ANKIT™, a new proprietary fastener to be used in conjunction with Knight’s CI® and HCI systems to further aid in overcoming the challenges of thermal bridging and wind-driven rain.

Elk Grove Village, IL - Petersen has updated its color palette to feature new stocked colors and gauge availability for its PAC-CLAD architectural metal cladding systems, coil and flat sheets. Changes made reflect its commitment to providing a diverse selection of colors while maintaining inventory of the most frequently requested metal gauges to better support the needs of its customers.

Newton, MA — The Design District at METALCON offers exclusive programming and unmatched opportunities for design professionals and engineers to immerse themselves in the world of metal design and construction at this year’s show in Atlanta from Wednesday, Oct. 30 to Friday, Nov. 1. Featuring specialized education sessions, focused networking opportunities and a showcase of cutting-edge innovations, these tailored offerings are designed to elevate expertise and ignite innovative approaches to architectural design with metal.

Coshocton, Ohio – MFM Building Products, a manufacturer of a full envelope of waterproofing and weather barrier products for the building industry, broke ground on a new warehouse expansion project on August 8, which will lead to further expansion in 2025.

West Chester, OH - ClarkDietrich, manufacturer of cold-formed steel framing products, has published an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) Optimization Report for its low embodied carbon (LEC) cold-formed steel products.

Portland, OR — Following an announcement in early August that a Florida multi-residential family project had been named the Metal Roofing Alliance's (MRA) Best Residential Metal Roofing project of Q2, 2024, MRA has announced a second winner as well: a striking reroofing project located in Banks, OR. Receiving the award was Mountaintop Metal Roofing, the Vancouver, WA-based metal roofing installer.

Whiting, IN - East Lake Metals is excited to announce the launch of a new quoting service that allows customers to tailor their Za•Breze metal forming machines to their exact specifications. This innovative service offers a wide range of customization options, from detailed configurations of individual machines to complete machine designs tailored to specific production needs.

Allentown, PA - Kyle Ferenc, CSI, of ATAS International, Inc. was presented the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) Chicago Chapter President’s Award. The award is given to a chapter member who has rendered distinguished service to the chapter and was instrumental in advancement of the chapter’s mission, activities, and/or administration.

Dallas, TX – Overhead Door™ Brand, a leading manufacturer in residential and commercial door solutions, now offers Mechanical Pit Leveler models with dimensions that service the majority of the industry, alongside the new Sectional Warehouse Steel 400 Series. This expansion is part of Overhead Door™ Brand’s broader initiative to provide comprehensive dock and door solutions under one trusted brand.

Moundridge, KS — Inc., a New York City-based multimedia brand dedicated to informing and educating private companies, revealed that The Bradbury Co. ranks 4,704 on the 2024 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America.

Winston-Salem, NC - The Steel Erectors Association of America (SEAA) has announced the recipients of its 2024 Safety Excellence and Craft Training Excellence Awards. Member companies received recognition for maintaining good safety records and having a comprehensive training program aligned with long-term career paths.

Colorado Springs, CO – S-5!, a leading authority of attachment solutions for metal roofs, is thrilled to have sponsored the recent Let’s Build Construction Camp (LBCC INC) for Girls in Canfield, Ohio. This five-day summer camp is designed for girls ages 12-17 to explore the world of construction and learn a variety of career pathways within the skilled trades.

Allentown, PA - As the company continues to expand its business, ATAS International announces the promotion of two sales team members. John Fenstermacher, CSI, CDT, was recently promoted to the position of Northeast District Sales Manager. Steven Minunni, CSI, has moved into the new position of Channel Manager of Fabricator Business Development.

Arlington, VA - The construction sector added 25,000 jobs in July as wage gains continued to outpace increases in the broader economy, according to an analysis of new government data the Associated General Contractors of America released today. Association officials said the biggest challenge for the industry remains finding enough workers to keep pace with demand and urged public officials to boost support for construction education and training programs.

Bossier City, LA – Dustin Watkins has been appointed Northeast Sales Manager for McElroy Metal, working out of the company's Service Center and manufacturing facility in Winchester, VA.

Mason, OH – Clopay® Corporation, a leader in closure products for commercial, residential, industrial, institutional, and retail applications, now offers a new fire-rated counter door under its Cornell and Cookson brands that features fire and smoke protection in compact designs with an array of color choices.

Portland, OR — The Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) has selected an outstanding multi-family residential re-roofing project in Florida as its Best Residential Metal Roofing Project competition winner for the second quarter of 2024.

Davidson, NC - 3A Composites announces that Nick Scheib has been promoted to president and chief executive officer, 3A Composites - Americas, effective immediately. Scheib, previously the general manager of the Architectural Division, brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success to his new role.