Industry News

Oakland, CA – At February's International Builders Show, Feeney, Inc., a leading manufacturer of stainless steel and aluminum railing systems, introduced DesignRail® Panel Infill, a trend-forward line of alternative infills for both interior and exterior railing applications.

Washington, DC - Total housing starts declined 0.9 percent in May 2019 to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.27 million units from an upwardly revised reading in April, according to a report from the U.S. Housing and Urban Development and Commerce Department. The multifamily sector, which includes apartment buildings and condos, increased 10.9 percent to a 449,000 pace.

Washington, DC - Demand for design services in May remained essentially flat in comparison to the previous month, according to a new report from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for May showed a small increase in design services at 50.2, which is slightly down from 50.5 in April. Any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings.

Chicago – Heavy-hitters from the steel industry will host an event dedicated to the latest advancements in cold and hot steel rolling technology at the Hilton Hotel Memphis on 25 – 26 September 2019. Hosting organizations include Atlantic, Fraunhofer IZFP, Gontermann-Peipers, Herkules, IMS Messsysteme, Lechler, Lismar, Quaker, REBS, Schaeffler, and Steinhoff.

Washington, DC - The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) will host a webinar on “Cold-Formed Steel Classroom: Design Topics Not in a Standard” on Thursday, June 27, 2019 from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm EDT. The webinar is designed for architects, engineers, building officials and contractors. Participants are eligible for 1.5 PDHs.

Washington, DC - Construction input prices rose slightly by 0.3% in May 2019 on a monthly basis and are up 0.6% over the last 12 months, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Nonresidential input prices were also up 0.3% compared to the previous month and are 1.1% higher than they were a year ago.

Norcross, GA - IMETCO (Innovative Metals Company, Inc.) has launched a newly redesigned website to mark its milestone 25th year in business, offering visitors a new online experience. Along with a refreshed look, the website redesign offers improved speed, simplified site navigation, and convenient access to product documents and details.

Pittsburgh, PA - Triangle Fastener Corporation has announced the release of their GET-A-GRIP™ Painted Rivet Catalog. The catalog highlights the available colors and includes technical information.

Atlanta, GA - At AIA 2019 in Las Vegas, Kingspan Insulation shared insights and perspectives based on the findings of its new whitepaper, “The Real Value of Space in Commercial Real Estate.” The whitepaper provides a comprehensive look at the financial value of the additional floor area that can be gained through the use of thinner wall insulation solutions in new non-residential buildings.

Allentown, PA - ATAS International Inc. was honored with the Organizational Certificate of Merit from the Construction Specifications Institute’s Middle Atlantic Region, at their recent annual conference held in Center Valley, Pennsylvania.

Oakland, CA – Feeney, Inc., a leading manufacturer of high quality stainless steel and aluminum railing systems, recently unveiled a new line of stationary awnings designed to provide protection in a wide variety of climates and settings.

Alexandria, VA - Construction employment grew in 250 out of 358 metro areas between April 2018 and April 2019, declined in 53 and was unchanged in 55, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said construction employment in many parts of the country likely would have been higher if firms could find more qualified workers to hire.

Rosemont, IL - The Roofing Alliance, the foundation of the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), has announced the approval of several funding projects including funding for a newly initiated partnership between SkillsUSA and NRCA.

Chesapeake, VA – Mitsubishi Chemical Composites America, Inc., a leader in metal composite material (MCM) manufacturing, is proud to introduce its new “PIGMENTO® Series” finishes for its well-known ALPOLIC® MCM product line. The announcement arises from the company’s long-term relationship with VMZINC® from VM Building Solutions, a pioneer in modern manufacturing.

Schofield, WI - Airolite, a leading manufacturer of architectural and high-performance louvers, grilles, screens and sun controls, with manufacturing locations in Schofield, WI; Frankfort, KY; and Sacramento, CA, is commemorating its 100th anniversary in 2019.

Allentown, PA - ATAS International Inc. honored its 2018 project of the year winners at a recent awards banquet. This annual competition recognizes projects in which ATAS products have been incorporated into the design of the building. Six project categories were included in this year’s competition: commercial roofs, commercial walls, residential roofs, residential walls, accents, and interiors.

Myrtle Beach, SC - At an awards ceremony held in conjunction with the Metal Building Contractors and Erectors Association's (MBCEA) 50th Annual Conference, David Bergholz of Chief Buildings and C. Tucker Cope Jr. of C. Tucker Cope & Associates officially joined the association's Board of Directors.

Cleveland, OH - Garland Industries Inc. has acquired Merchant & Evans Inc., a leading metal roof systems manufacturer, adding the well-known and respected company to its growing portfolio of building materials manufacturers and distributors. Garland Industries is a family of 18 vertically integrated companies with the majority of them specializing in developing and manufacturing waterproofing solutions for the industrial, commercial and residential markets.

Pittsburgh, PA - PPG (NYSE: PPG) announces that it will highlight the application of PPG Duranar™ coatings on several innovative and award-winning buildings at A’19, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Conference on Architecture 2019 in Las Vegas, June 6-8.

Laminators Incorporated has announced the development of a new, fully designed, integrated and tested ACM panel and installation system. Combining their new Back-Drained and Ventilated, Field-Fabricated installation systems with their Omega-Lite® ACM panel, Omega CI® rigid insulated panel and an air and water barrier offers a simple design solution for installations requiring continuous insulation while maintaining code-mandated performance requirements for water control and fire resistance.