Newton, MA — METALCON, the metal construction industry’s only global event dedicated to the application of metal in construction and design, has announced its 2025 advisory council. Comprising leading experts across all facets of the industry, the council is dedicated to bringing new educational programming, hands-on skills training, clinics and demos and networking opportunities at this year’s event in Las Vegas this October. More

Seattle, WA — With the intent of eliminating the boundaries between the natural landscaping and a new school building, the design of Kimball Elementary School in Seattle included flush metal panels from The Bryer Company. The project's primary goal was to create an urban oasis by embracing mature tree groves around the site. More

Boulder, CO — SmartBuild construction bidding software is a revolutionary tool that simplifies the building design and bidding process for post-frame structures. In this latest Featured Content article, SmartBuild Systems explains how using the system makes post-frame projects, simpler, more efficient and more affordable. More

Vacaville, CA — All Weather Insulated Panels (AWIP) has published a new product catalog with an updated overview of its insulated wall and roof deck systems and specification innovations. As an update to AWIP’s existing 2023 catalog, the new edition features renderings and specification details on AWIP wall, roof, and roof deck products, as well as details on AWIP fire-resistant products, backup wall assembly products, colors and finishes and more. More

Cleveland, OH — The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) has added six new members. Waldroop Steel joins as a Building System member, with ARCO Design/Build, Curber Manufacturing, John J. Armitage Co., Nederveld Inc., and St. Louis Screw and Bolt all becoming Associate members. More

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