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Posted: Jul 17, 2020

Updates Made To Roof Deck And Floor Deck Design Manuals By SDI

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.

Posted: Jul 16, 2020

MCA Publishes Three Updated Environmental Product Declarations

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.

Posted: Jul 14, 2020

Metl-Span Offers New Online IMPs Course

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.

Posted: Jul 13, 2020

Petersen Adds CAS Reps To Sales Force In Western New York

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.

Posted: Jul 10, 2020

Lorin Industries' Products Now Available On BSD SpecLink

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.

Posted: Jul 09, 2020

Beckers Publishes Sustainability Report And Presents 2030 Sustainability Strategy

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.

Posted: Jul 08, 2020

Laminators Announces New Weathered Wood ACM Finish

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.

Posted: Jul 08, 2020

Butler Announces Development Of New Tier II Classic™ Building System

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™.

Posted: Jul 07, 2020

Scott Kriner Honored With CRRC's Marty Hastings Award

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.

Posted: Jul 06, 2020

Flex-Ability Concepts Adds Micah Juengel To Marketing Team

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.

Posted: Jul 06, 2020

AIA's Billings Index Numbers Rise In May

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).

Posted: Jul 02, 2020

Petersen Adds Technical Representatives In Canada For Metal Roof, Wall Systems

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.

Posted: Jul 02, 2020

Equipment Leasing And Financing Industry Confidence Surges In June

Washington, DC – The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation has released its June 2020 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry. Overall, confidence in the equipment finance market increased to 45.8, up from the May index of 25.8.

Posted: Jun 30, 2020

AGC Analysis Shows Construction Employment Rebounding In May

Arlington, VA - Construction employment rebounded from April to May in 45 states and the District of Columbia, following the loss of nearly one million construction jobs nationwide in April, but the gains may be short-lived. That's the takeaway from the Associated General Contractors of America, based on government data and a survey the association has conducted.

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