Industry News

Malvern, PA – When specifying large-format metal ceiling panels for expansive commercial installations, designers are often forced to choose between acoustics and aesthetics. CertainTeed aims to change all that with the launch of PLAZA Large-Format Acoustic Panels by Hunter Douglas Ceiling & Wall Products, exclusively from CertainTeed.

Washington, DC – Demand for design services in July remained essentially flat in comparison to the previous month, according to a new report released from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score of 50.1 in July showed a small increase in design services since June, which was a score of 49.1.

Phoenix, AZ - Petersen is meeting the growing demand in the Western United States for its PAC-CLAD metal roof and wall products by hiring several representatives in the area. The manufacturer representatives will support architects, installing contractors and others involved in the specification and installation of exterior metal cladding products in Utah, Wyoming, Idaho, Montana, Washington, Oregon and Alaska.

Hatfield, PA – Laminators Incorporated has announced the promotion of its longstanding employee, Jason Bauknecht, to Regional Manager for the Architectural Products Division. His territories include Mid-Atlantic (DE, southern NJ, NY [excludes NYC], PA, WV), Chesapeake (DC, MD, VA), Southeast (NC, SC, TN) and Canada.

Cleveland, OH - The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) has just released the results of a study on fire protection alternatives for metal buildings. The research report, W/D Study of Non-prismatic (built-up) I-shaped Framing Members in Metal Buildings, was undertaken by Nestor Iwankiw, PE, SE, Ph.D., of Jenson Hughes.

Lutz, FL - Roof Hugger, LLC recently introduced a new animated Installation video, and now the company takes it a step further by sharing more of the Hugger products in their real form showing how some are made, installed and used in metal-over-metal retrofit roofing.

Washington, DC - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) Standards Council is seeking research proposals for its 2020 Small Project Fellowship Program. Launched in 2014, AISI’s Small Project Fellowship Program identifies and provides funding for research projects that will significantly impact the reliability, performance and cost-competitiveness of cold-formed steel framing products in a variety of end-use applications.

Beloit, WI - Mule-Hide Products Co. has added seven colors of 100% Silicone Roof Coating finish coat to its Silicone Roof Coating System used for metal roof restoration.

Portland, OR - As the baseball-sized hail stones that recently ravished parts of Minnesota proved, massive storms can happen anytime and nearly anywhere this time of year, especially in the Midwest, Gulf Coast and Rocky Mountain states.

Indianapolis, IN - Responding to the construction industry's labor shortage and training new laborers is the responsibility of every segment of the industry. As a manufacturer, Citadel Architectural Products strives to assist contractors, associations and groups that focus on continuing education to ensure workers are knowledgeable about metal-related construction practices. This is why Citadel supports the International Training Institute (ITI) with Metal Composite Material (MCM) donations for ITI educational courses.

Washington, DC – The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) has released its August 2019 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI). Designed to collect leadership data, the index reports a qualitative assessment of both the prevailing business conditions and expectations for the future as reported by key executives from the $1 trillion equipment finance sector. Overall, confidence in the equipment finance market is 58.9, an increase from the July index of 57.9.

Cleveland, OH - As a part of its annual charity fund-raising event, The Garland Company Inc. raised $56,000 to support Santa’s Hide-A-Way Hollow in its efforts to bring the spirit of Christmas joy to seriously and terminally ill children and their families year round. Garland’s Spirit Week, now in its tenth year, is a weeklong event held at the company’s headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio dedicated to raising money for worthy causes through various fund-raising activities.

Manchester, MI - CEI Materials is pleased to announce the launch of a new product line, CLADLOK. It is the company's first self-branded entry into the architectural market, and manufactured in-house.

Etobicoke, ON - Covertech Flexible Packaging, manufacturer of rFOIL® reflective insulation, has announced the development of an insulation retrofit system specifically tailored for metal buildings. The new system is called the rFOIL Retrofit MBI® System.

Eufaula, AL - American Buildings Company (ABC) has announced the winners of its 2019 Excellence in Design Awards. The competition is designed to highlight the diverse application and expansion of the metal building construction industry. Each project showcases new designs that illustrate innovative metal system construction.

Coshocton, OH - MFM Building Products, manufacturer of waterproofing and weather barrier products for the building industry, has announced the availability of an innovative new roof flashing membrane called GreenWeld™ PVB.

Allentown, PA - Let's Build Construction Camp for Girls is a free week-long camp designed for high school age girls to explore the construction trades, architecture, engineering, and construction materials manufacturing through hands-on experiences and field trips. As in past years, ATAS International Inc. was involved in the third annual camp which was held the week of July 8th at the Bethlehem Area Vocational Technical School in Bethlehem, PA.

Washington, DC - The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) will host a webinar on “Floored: Innovative Options with Cold-Formed Steel (CFS) Floor Systems” on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at 3:00 pm EDT. The webinar is designed for architects, engineers, building officials and contractors.

Washington, DC - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) Standards Council has selected five winning research proposals for its 2019 Small Project Fellowship Program.

Washington, DC – Demand for design services at architecture firms decreased in June 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 June was 49.1, which is down from 50.2 in May.