New Infrastructure Bill Includes Buy America Guidance for Iron and Steel

Finished steel coils at USS Irvin Plant, part of the Mon Valley Works.

RAiNA Marks 2 Years with First In Person Annual Meeting

Join RAiNA next month on Monday, May 9, for its 3rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) but first “in-person” meeting in Reston, Virginia. RAiNA was officially founded in January 2022 on the premise that an unbiased organization needed to exist to offer clarity to the wall assembly industry, trades, and design professionals on the subject of rainscreen …

MCN 41st Annual Contractor Survey Results

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53rd Annual MBCEA Conference and MBMA Spring Meeting – April 27 – 29

TODAY is the last day to make a hotel reservation at the host hotel! Conference Attendee Registration deadline is approaching soon – REGISTER by April 13!  Network and learn IN PERSON as members and leaders of these two industry associations come together and meet jointly for MBCEA’s 53rd Annual Conference and MBMA’s Spring Meeting at …

NO JOKING AROUND — METALCON 2022 is Only 6 Months Away!

It may be April Fool’s Day today, but all kidding aside, we are only 6 months away from METALCON 2022 — the only global event focused exclusively on the use of metal in construction and design! If you are a construction professional, an architect, engineer or specifier who uses, plans to use, or wants to expand into metal in …

Magnificent Metal Monday – 2022 Pritzker Architecture Prize Winner

Congratulations to Diébédo Francis Kéré for being awarded the 2022 Pritzker Prize, regarded internationally as architecture’s highest honor. Kéré made history by being the first African and Black architect to win the prize since it began being awarded in 1979 and is being recognized for his “commitment to social justice and engagement, and intelligent use of …

SAFETY FIRST! Back by Popular Demand – METALFOCUS® Safety Training Program

“This course provided me with a better understanding of the safety related intricacies in metal building construction.” – Steve Wykoff, TKS Contracting Back by popular demand, the inaugural METALFOCUS® Safety Program is available ONLINE for you to use as a valuable training tool for you and your employees. Safety is a priority for every metal …

METALCON Live! and MCA Presents: Metal Roofers’ Perspective on Solar Installations – TODAY at 1:00 pm

METALCON Live! and MCA presents a dynamic panel of experts from the metal roofing and solar industries to explore the perspective of the solar PV system and the roof as a single asset along with the advantages of metal roofs. With the continued growth of the solar photovoltaic (PV) energy sector and the advantages of …

NEW NRCA PROCertification Metal Panel Roof Systems Installer Program

The National Roofers Contractor Association (NRCA), in partnership with MRA and MCA, is launching a new PROCertification® Metal Panel Roof Systems Installer Program. NRCA certifies workers who have met all the requirements for different types of roof system installation, allowing them to earn professional credentials. Uplevel you and your team’s expertise and skills while taking …

Magnificent Metal Monday

When METALCON gathers this October 12-14 in Indianapolis, we will extend a warm welcome to first-time exhibitor, EXCEPTIONAL Metals, a division of Duro-Last® Inc., offering a full line of commercial metal roofing, wall panels, and accessories. Each year, EXCEPTIONAL Metals recognizes the hard work and remarkable customer service that their contractors put into each of their …