Industry News

Nashville, TN - The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) announced its 2019-20 slate of officers and directors at its 132nd Annual Convention held Feb. 11-13 in Nashville, Tenn.

Nashville, TN – At the International Roofing Expo, held in Nashville Feb. 11-13, All Weather Insulated Panels of Vacaville, CA, an innovative leader in insulated metal roof and wall panels, received strong interest in OneDek™, the company’s innovative new roof deck system for low-slope (flat) buildings.

Washington, DC - Construction input prices fell 0.7 percent on a monthly basis in January yet are up 1.6 percent year-over-year according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data released on February 14, 2019. Construction input prices have declined for three consecutive months and in four of the previous six months.

Elk Grove Village, IL - When any brand makes its debut in its respective market, the main objective is always to rise to the top as an industry leader. Just like with people, the first impression of a brand is always crucial. After establishing a memorable first impression, it is equally as important to maintain the carefully-crafted brand image. With Beckers’ line of high-performance coatings, this is made possible.

Chicago, IL - The Metal Construction Association (MCA) proudly presented its annual Patrick R. Bush Volunteer Service Award to Jonathan Rider, and Larry A. Swaney Award to Mark James. The prestigious awards were given during MCA's winter meeting January 15th in Key Largo.

Washington, DC – The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) has announced the release of the February 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.

Moon Township, PA - CENTRIA, a world-leading provider of high-performance building envelopes, announces the launch of two all-new brochures reviewing the premier Formawall® insulated metal panel system and integrated Formavue® windows.

Arlington, VA - Construction employment increased by 52,000 jobs in January and by 338,000 jobs, or 4.7 percent, over the past year, while the latest reading on construction spending showed moderate increases in all major categories, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America.

Mundelein, IL - On Wednesday, February 6, Sheet Metal Supply Ltd. staff, along with their families, volunteered to hand-pack vitamin-fortified meals for Feed My Starving Children.

Lehigh Valley, PA - Palram Americas, a leading extruder of polycarbonate and PVC sheets, announces Dan Rustin has joined the team in the role of Flat Sheet Business Unit Manager. Rustin will be responsible for the strategic direction and product portfolio for both the Industrial Plastics and Sign & Display markets.

Chicago, IL - At the MCA Winter Meeting, held in Key Largo, FL in January, the Metal Construction Association announced eight projects as recipients of the organization's 2018 Chairman's Awards. Selected by a panel of architects, Chairman’s Awards are given each year to the most exceptional building projects involving MCA member companies. Awards are based on overall appearance, significance of metal in the project, innovative use of metal, and the role of metal in achieving project objectives.

Waconia, MN - Manus Products has expanded its Flex-Weld® product line. Following over 10 years of success with Flex-Weld® 5, 15, 15 Non-Sag, and 25, Manus has added Flex-Weld® 90. With Flex-Weld® 90, users have an increased work time.

Pittsburgh, PA - PPG (NYSE:PPG) announces the availability of comprehensive building information modeling (BIM) materials for its architectural and metal coatings through a new partnership with BIMsmith®, a leading cloud platform for architects and designers.

Washington, DC – Architecture firm billings growth softened in December but remained positive for the fifteenth consecutive month, according to a recently released report from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for December was 50.4 compared to 54.7 in November. Despite the positive billings, a softening in growth was seen across several regions and sectors, as well as in project inquiries and design contracts.

Schofield, WI - Airolite’s Storm Class™ louver line continues to grow with the addition of Louver Type SCV302. Featuring 3-inch-deep vertical rain-resistant blades, the SCV302 is AMCA 500-L-Certified for Air Performance, Water Penetration and Wind-Driven Rain; AMCA 540-Listed for Large Missile Impact; and AMCA 550-Listed for High Velocity Wind-Driven Rain.

Atlanta, GA – SAF has announced the first product in its new sun control product line. SAF Sunshades will reduce solar heat gain and control glare to allow designers to optimize the use of natural daylight. The benefit of increased natural light is reduced energy consumption and greater occupant comfort.

Washington, DC - The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) will host a webinar on “AISI D113-19, Cold-Formed Steel Shear Wall Design Guide, 2019 Edition” on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at 3:00 pm EST.

Nashville, TN – Firestone Building Products Company, LLC(FSBP), an industry leader providing trusted roofing and building envelope solutions, released seven new metal colors as selected by attendees at the 2018 AIA Conference on Architecture in New York City June 21-23. The three-day conference allowed FSBP to display the latest trends and products in its building solutions portfolio.

Nashville, TN - Coated Metals Group (CMG) has expanded its operations by opening a new branch facility in the Nashville-Metro area. Joe Ley, general manager, will lead the team at this new location.

Minneapolis, MN - To better serve the growing metal roofing and building materials segment, Sherwin-Williams is introducing a first-of-its kind integrated BUILDING SOLUTIONS program for metal suppliers, manufacturers, and contractors. The paint and coatings company is exhibiting and highlighting their portfolio of products at this year’s International Roofing Expo (IRE) from February 11-13, in Nashville, TN.