Industry News

Cleveland, OH - The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) and the North American Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA) have released a new guide entitled Acoustical Performance of Insulated Metal Building Roof and Wall Assemblies.

Sheffield Village, OH – Sheffield Metals International, a member of Mazzella Companies and a leading distributor of coated and bare metal coil and sheet products, recently launched a new American Institute of Architects (AIA) accredited course for the architectural and design community.

Pittsburgh, PG - PPG (NYSE:PPG) announces the launch of PPG Envirocron™ Extreme Protection Edge coatings, which use a patent-pending, advanced powder coatings technology that delivers exceptional edge corrosion protection in one coat.

Indianapolis, IN - With the beginning of a new year, one of the goals set forth by Citadel Architectural Products, Inc. was three-fold: to relaunch existing social media accounts, recommit to providing frequent and relevant information on those platforms, and reengage with customers on a new level.

Arlington, VA - Forty-four states added construction jobs between January 2018 and January 2019, while 33 states added construction jobs between December and January, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data.

Valley Forge, PA - Canadian builders and contractors will soon be able to offer their customers a new impact-, fire- and wind-resistant metal roofing option as CertainTeed’s luxury metal roofing line, Matterhorn® Metal Roofing, will be available throughout Canada in the first quarter of 2019.

Washington, DC - The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) will host the 2019 CFSEI Annual Expo on June 4-6, 2019 at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Chicago – Magnificent Mile.

Saginaw, MI - EXCEPTIONAL Metals announces the launch of their newly updated website. The complete overhaul features a variety of design and organizational updates that aim to enhance overall user experience and efficiency.

Portland, OR – The toughness of metal roofing and also its beauty are on full display in a pair of projects being celebrated by the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA). In Sonoma County, CA, a rustic log cabin home at Moon Dance Ranch has been named the winner of MRA’s Best Metal Roofing Project competition for 2018. And in Panama City, FL, a home that withstood all that deadly Hurricane Michael could throw its way was named MRA’s 2018 Top Survivor winner.

Kennesaw, GA – Direct Metals, a steel service center providing specialty metals, with locations in Kennesaw, GA and Waukegan, IL, has launched a new website.

Pittsburgh, PA - PPG (NYSE:PPG) announces that it will showcase its full range of building product coatings and barn and shed coatings during the 2019 Frame Building Expo at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, March 6-8.

Moon Township, PA - CENTRIA, a world-leading provider of high-performance building envelopes, announces that Julie Schessler has joined the team as Product Manager – Rainscreen Systems. Schessler brings her extensive, wide-ranging experience with architectural product management and marketing to her new role with CENTRIA.

Rosemont, IL - The Roofing Alliance, the foundation of the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), has announced the winners of the 2018-2019 Construction Management Student Competition, the Best of the Best Award and the Gold Circle Award winners. All were recognized at the NRCA’s Industry Awards Ceremony and Cocktail Reception on February 12, 2019. The event was held in conjunction with the 2019 International Roofing Expo.

Eufaula, AL - American Buildings Company (ABC), a leading domestic and international manufacturer and marketer of high-quality metal building systems for industrial, commercial, and institutional construction markets, announces the addition of Place Services of Canton, Georgia to its international network of Builders.

Allentown, PA - ATAS International Inc., a leading manufacturer of metal construction products, announces that BIM (Building Information Modeling) objects for ATAS products have been created and can be found on the company's website.

Ventura, CA – Hammerhead Industries has announced the availability of the Deluxe TL1-2007 side release wrist lanyard system for tools up to 5 lbs. This ANSI-121 compliant product is ideal for situations where a short drop length is critical, such as climbing or working in close quarters.

Washington, DC – Starting the year on a strong note, architecture firm billings growth strengthened in January to a level not seen in the previous twelve months according to a new report from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for January was 55.3 compared to 51.0 in December.

DeLand, FL – Kingspan Insulated Panels - North America announced recently that its KarrierPanel Barrier Wall System can now be equipped with QuadCore™ Technology, Kingspan’s next generation self-blended hybrid insulation core.

Muskegon, MI - Lorin Industries, Inc., a global industry leader in the innovation and production of coil anodized aluminum, releases a new video resource for architects, product designers, and engineers highlighting what it describes as the “superior physical characteristics and cost efficiency of coil anodized aluminum versus painted aluminum.”

West Sacramento, CA - Steelscape has redesigned its website with a fresh, modern look and feel as well as expanded its functionality to become a greater source of design inspiration for pre-painted metal. Customers will also see the same dedication to providing quality products and services they’ve experienced since 1968.