Industry News

Cleveland, OH - The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) announces CIDAN Machinery as its newest Associate member. The global company provides sheet metal machinery for architectural metal and roofing, industrial fabrication and other manufacturing purposes.

Arlington, VA - The Associated General Contractors of America is launching a new, nationwide program designed to help expand the diversity of the industry by making job sites more inclusive. The new program is called Culture of CARE (commit, attract, retain and empower).

Grayslake, IL - Sheet Metal Supply has announced the hiring of Joe Wanner as a Regional Sales Manager to promote the company's growing capabilities of being Chicagoland's single source for sheet metal requirements.

Westminster, CO - Parasoleil, supplier of metal panels used to filter light and frame space, has unveiled five new patterns that range from contemporary to natural.

Allentown, PA - ATAS International offers a new course entitled “Innovative Technologies for Sustainable Building Envelopes – Solar Air Heated Walls, Cool Roofs and Walls, and Solar Ready Roof Design”. The course is approved by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) continuing education system for one LU/HSW, and by Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) for one CE hour.

Rosemont, IL - As the economy prepares to rebound, the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) has launched a workforce recruitment webpage to help address the anticipated workforce shortage.

Longview, WA - Batten down the hatches: The 2020 hurricane season, which officially starts June 1, has leading experts predicting above-normal probability for major hurricanes and storms making landfall in the U.S. Meteorologists from Colorado State University, one of the nation’s top hurricane forecasters, predicts 16 tropical storms will form, eight of which will become hurricanes.

Bethlehem, PA - The Metal Building Contractors and Erectors Association (MBCEA) announces that its Annual Conference is moving online. The 2020 MBCEA Virtual Conference opens May 19 and runs for 30 days. There will be online presentations each week of the conference and a virtual exhibitor space, all of which are free to attendees.

Arlington, VA - Construction employment declined in 99 out of 358 metro areas from March 2019 to March 2020 as the coronavirus pandemic triggered the first shutdown orders and project cancellations, according to an analysis released by the Associated General Contractors of America.

Baltimore, MD - The Cold-Formed Steel Research Consortium (CFSRC) announces the CFSRC Colloquium, a new entirely online, global conference that will take place in October 2020. The colloquium will benefit researchers, professionals and students interested in cold-formed steel structural engineering and related topics.

Washington, DC - National nonresidential construction spending fell 0.1% in March 2020 and is up 2.0% compared to the same time last year, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data published today by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, spending totaled $802.6 billion for the month.

Chicago, IL - When it comes to Metal Composite Material (MCM), the saying, "It takes a village..." is particularly true. To help clarify the steps and roles of the various parties involved, The Metal Construction Association (MCA) has published a white paper: Definitions: Who Does What in the Supply and Installation of MCM. It is available as a free download on the MCA website.

Pittsburgh, PA – Triangle Fastener Corporation (TFC) has announced FM approval for their ¼-14 BLAZER 3 Drill Screws in carbon steel. The FM approval is for screw attachments per classes 4471 (Panel Roofs) and 4881 (Exterior Wall Systems). These screws are provided with TRI-SEAL® long-life finish and are approved in lengths up to 11”.

Cleveland, OH - The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) has released a new case study report, Recreation & Fitness, which features sports and recreation centers that use metal buildings systems.

Toronto, Ontario - Garland/DBS Canada Inc. was recently awarded a contract to provide roofing and waterproofing materials and related turnkey services to member entities of Kinetic GPO, a cooperative purchasing organization for broader public sector and MASH (Municipalities, Academics, School Boards, and Health and Social Services) entities across Canada.

Allentown, PA - ATAS International has launched a new website for its InSpire® transpired solar air heating collector system - with a nod to the recent 50th anniversary of Earth Day. The new site contains more project data and photos, applications and case studies, and real-time performance data of a system installed on a warehouse/production facility.

Portland, OR - With the start of summer around the corner and a focus on improvement projects that homeowners can tackle while sheltering in place, the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) reminds everyone to consider exterior maintenance and care that will not only help improve curb appeal, but protect homes for the long run. A good place to start is with the roof.

Washington, DC – Reflecting the deteriorating conditions in the overall economy, demand for design services from architecture firms recorded a record fall, according to a newly published report from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score of 33.3 for March reflects a major decrease in design services provided by U.S. architecture firms (any score below 50 indicates a decrease in billings).

Minneapolis, MN – Sherwin-Williams Coil Coatings has scheduled a one-hour AIA continuing education webinar for Thursday, April 30 at 1 PM Central Standard Time. Titled Designing Visually Dynamic Facades with Coil and Extrusion Coatings, the webinar will be hosted by Robin Bartelman, Associate AIA, Sherwin-Williams’ Architectural Sales Manager, West Coast.

Arlington, VA - Construction employment declined in 20 states and D.C. in March, aligning with the results of a recent survey by the Associated General Contractors of America that found growing layoffs amid new project cancellations and state funding constraints. Association officials warned that these cancellations mean massive job losses are likely to occur soon in even more states unless Congress helps cover rapidly declining state revenues, adds funding for Paycheck Protection Program loans and takes other measures to help the industry recover.