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Featured Project: CENTRIA

NASA Facility Is Clad With Metal Products

Houston, TX - CENTRIA metal panels helped provide a design solution for the new home of NASA's Johnson Space Center (JSC) Biomedical Research & Environmental Sciences Division, a facility responsible for enhancing and studying astronaut and human health. Approximately 20,600 square feet of Concept Series single-skin rainscreen panels clad a portion of the building's exterior. More

Featured Article: MBMA

"Nationwide, severe weather and geological events are causing astronomical property damage. The consequence: communities strained by a loss of resources, security and access to shelter. Certain areas are so devastated that recovery seems next to impossible," writes Tony Bouquot of the Metal Building Manufacturers Association. "An increasing number of industry experts are proactively responding to these challenges by specifying more resilient building products. Standing-seam metal roofs, which offer superior protection against the elements, fit this category." More 

 

Industry News

Allentown, PA - ATAS International Inc. announces Frank Saldana, CSI, CDT, and Marc Fisher, as the recipients of its annual Malan S. Parker Award to recognize the top sales team of 2018. Saldana previously won this award in 2014. He is the ATAS Product Representative for Southern California and Fisher is the Inside Technical Salesperson for the territory. More 

 

Featured Project: Dri-Design

College Aquatics Center Uses Perforated Metal Panels

Chula Vista, CA - An empty dirt lot in Chula Vista was transformed from an eye sore into an inviting space for the community to enjoy. The Wellness & Aquatic Center at Southwestern College is a new 75,000-square-foot facility that is clad with Dri-Design's Perforated Imaging Panels and standard Dri-Design Wall Panels. While this combination is not unique, the hieroglyph designs perforated in the panels are. More

Industry News:

Portland, OR - According to the latest figures from the Metal Roofing Alliance, metal roofing is growing in popularity, especially in states that experience severe climate conditions. The nonprofit organization, which serves to connect thousands of U.S. and Canadian residential homeowners seeking metal roofing with qualified member installers, lists the top five states for interest in metal roofing. More 

 

Featured Columnist: Scott Kriner

"The talk in some circles in Washington, DC is turning back to a green agenda," writes Scott Kriner of Green Metal Consulting in his recently posted column on DesignandBuildwithMetal.com. "Some have called it the 'green new deal'. The effort is to eliminate fossil fuels in order to minimize or eliminate carbon emissions. So again we hear about potential global warming due to man's use of fossil fuels. Amidst the market and politics, companies do their best to do the right things to stay in business. And, there are companies that are innovating to be superior." More 

 

2019 Metal Roofing Edition Ezine Now Available

DesignandBuildwithMetal.com's special Metal Roofing Edition ezine is now ready for viewing. This issue features some of the most outstanding metal roofing projects showcased on our website over the past 12 months, along with a number of supporting articles dealing with related technologies and ancillary products. On our cover is a beautiful fire station in Florida that doubles as a hurricane command center. The building is topped with metal roofing from Petersen. The issue is free to read and requires no login to access!

 

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