October 22, 2021 / Weekly News Update
Industry News
MCA Launches New Metal Architecture Academy
Chicago, IL — The Metal Construction Association (MCA) has announced the creation of its new Metal Architecture Academy, located in the Architectural Record Continuing Education Center. The Academy includes eight courses which provide opportunities to learn about metal walls and roofing as sustainable and flexible solutions for today’s architectural challenges, as well as design options that are unique and inspiring. More
Featured Resource
PPG coil coatings strike a perfect balance of beauty and protection. From metal roofing and wall panels to other products, PPG coatings are engineered to withstand the most rigorous residential, commercial and industrial settings, as well as certain severe environmental conditions. To learn more, click here or on the image.
Industry News
METALCON Photo Contest Winners Announced
Newton, MA — METALCON, the only global event for the application of metal in design and construction, has announced the winners of its design and construction project photo competition, held during last week's annual conference and tradeshow in Tampa. More
Featured Project / Kingspan Insulated Panels
IMPs Elevate Mini-Storage Project's Appearance
Brampton, Ontario, CAN — Dymon Storage’s new facility in Brampton is a prime example of how self-storage is evolving to keep up with the times. Breaking away from previous storage designs, Dymon Storage wanted a building that would disrupt the industry’s norms while bringing a sense of luxury to their brand. Through products from Kingspan Insulated Panels North America, they got it. More
Featured Video
East Coast Lightning Equipment (ECLE) has been a leader in the North American lightning protection industry since 1984. A video profile on Fox Business Network's "Inside the Blueprint" series spotlights ECLE and its products, which are used with metal roofs and other roof types. To watch the video, click here or on the image.
Featured Content / Dura Coat
Company's Premium Paint Coatings Backed By Science
Riverside, CA — While color can enhance the beauty of a metal roof or wall panel, it's the science behind the coating that makes it last. Dura Coat Products Inc. was founded on science and as the company explains, it was science that led to the development of the environmentally-sound coatings that are today the foundation of all Dura Coat products. And it's the science that the company's research chemists are constantly working to improve as they seek to continue pushing the envelope of exceptional coating development. More
Industry News
Demand For Design Services Strong In September
Washington, DC — Architecture firms continue to report increasing demand for design services in September, according to a new report from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for September was 56.6, which is up from August’s score of 55.6. Any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings from the prior month. More
Industry News
CFSEI Hosting Free Webinar On October 28
Washington, DC — The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) will host a webinar on “Overview of the Fundamental Behavior of Cold-Formed Steel Members and Connections” on Thursday, October 28, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. EDT. More
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