Metal Roofing

Sustainable Stadiums: How U.S. Sports Venues Are Rewriting the Playbook on Environmental Impact

keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:01:31 -0400

New index reveals how sports venues are adopting data-driven sustainability practices, with special implications for HVAC and sheet metal contractors as more facilities move to year-round operations.

Malco Tools: Drip Edge Folding Tool

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:26:55 -0500

Engineered for durability and ease, the Malco 24″ Drip Edge Folding Tool shapes precise bends in standing seam metal roofing panels, boosting jobsite efficiency.

Kingspan’s New Plant Fires Up, Producing Insulated Metal Panels to Meet High Demand

keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 14:17:47 -0400

Kingspan is offering expanded domestic production capacity from Mattoon, Illinois, for data centers, healthcare, education, and more.

Trump’s Copper Tariff Excludes Refined Metal, Sending Prices Plummeting

keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 14:30:41 -0400

Copper update: Trump’s last–minute exemption for refined copper metal sends prices tumbling nearly 20% overnight.

Harris Brings Engineering Excellence to Innovation Pointe Development

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 17:52:35 -0400

Innovation Pointe is slated to be a 600,000-square-foot development on 40 acres.

MCA Unveils 2024 Design Awards

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 12:34:49 -0400

The First-Place award recipients spanned a range of categories. In Creative Use of Metal, the Youth Sports Field House in Pompano Beach, FL, took top honors.

Metal Construction Brings Bold New Look to California Museum

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 09:56:39 -0400

The University of California, Long Beach's art museum is now open to the public, welcoming visitors to experience its stunning new metal façade and exhibitions awaiting within.

The Vital Role of Personal Protective Equipment in the Sheet Metal Industry

Mon, 06 May 2024 11:18:35 -0400

From apprentices honing their craft to the seasoned veteran of the trade, personal protective equipment serve as a personal line of defense against workplace hazards.

Norhart and the Lexington Lofts Project Eliminates Rooftop Units

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 16:18:50 -0400

Lexington Lofts’ pitched roof design was made possible by the MagicPak system.

Built Environment Award Winners Announced at NIBS Meeting

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 12:38:48 -0400

NIBS also named two recipients of the Betty and Mort Marshall Memorial Scholarship, which was established to promote diversity in building sciences.

Modular Cooling Tower Saves Manufacturer Valuable Time

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 11:49:20 -0400

Whitepaper: Midwest automotive manufacturer’s modular cooling towers from BAC equipped with the ENDURADRIVE^® Fan System were installed on time and on budget.

TFC Acquires a Portion of Connective Systems & Supply Inc.

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 12:54:16 -0400

The acquisition of CSS aligns with TFC’s plans for long-term business growth by developing branch locations in the western United States.

New Roof Following Hurricane is Designed with Salt Water in Mind

Wed, 24 May 2023 10:23:42 -0400

The previous roof was also metal, but with a Spanish-style tile pattern in a terra cotta finish. The new roof features PAC-CLAD Tite-Loc Plus panels from Petersen.

A Complete Guide To Professional Invoicing For Tradesmen In 2023

Thu, 04 May 2023 14:24:27 -0400

It’s worth taking the time to get invoicing right, and if you’re still in the dark about how to do this, then stick around as this guide goes over all the ins and outs you need to know .

Metalcon Heads to Vegas for Oct. Show

Mon, 01 May 2023 10:48:03 -0400

Making a return this year—The Architect’s Experience; The Metalcon Top Products Awards; Learning Zones covering education and much more.

M&M Home Remodeling Services Announces Expansion in Wisconsin with Acquisition

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 10:45:19 -0400

Recently acquired Sunset Ridge offers complementary expertise in roofing, siding, gutter products, windows and doors for homeowners and commercial property owners.

FABTECH Announces New Event Dates, Locations for 2024/2026

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 17:58:34 -0400

The FABTECH event partners announced today new event dates and locations for FABTECH in 2024 and 2026.

Western Specialty Contractors Installs Roof on Warehouse Expansion for Rivian

Sun, 19 Mar 2023 21:30:17 -0400

Western Specialty Contractors – Peoria Branch recently installed the roof on a 500,000-square-foot, $30 million warehouse expansion in Normal, IL.

Important Topics in a Vehicle Safety and Fleet Management Program

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 13:20:46 -0500

A vehicle safety training program should be developed and provided. The program should address all the items discussed in this article.

Call for Entries: North American Copper in Architecture Awards 2023

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 09:45:26 -0500

Submissions for the North American Copper in Architecture Awards (NACIA) 2023 are now open.

MCA Announces Executive Committee and New Board Members

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 17:22:19 -0500

Brian Partyka of Drexel Metals will serve as Chair of the Executive Committee, along with Vice Chair/Chair-Elect Chandler Barden of Cidan Machinery.

Tips for a Watertight Standing Seam Roof

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0500

If you encounter issues with seaming, stop seaming immediately and contact the seamer company or the manufacturer. They can likely diagnose and provide a solution to the problem quickly.

MCA Honors Leeann Slattery, Scott Kriner with Service Awards

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0500

The winners were announced January 24 during MCA’s 40^th anniversary dinner and celebration, part of MCA's winter meeting in Clearwater, Florida.

Malco Launches New Lightweight, Ergonomic Andy Snips for Superior Material Flow

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 10:27:51 -0500

Verified by internal testing, the MC12L Andy snips offer the following advantages over competing products: Superior material flow, longer cuts, more maneuverability and a lower jaw.

Western Specialty Contractors, KBS to Complete Extensive Curtain Wall Restoration at Award-Winning, 42-Story Mixed-Use Tower in Chicago

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 07:00:00 -0500

The project, which is expected to continue through 2025, includes the removal and replacement of the original 35-year-old sealants on the entire 588-foot-tall building’s curtain wall.

S-5! Introduces SnoBracket for Metal Roofing

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 14:16:55 -0500

S-5!, the inventor of engineered, manufactured, metal roof attachments, introduces its new SnoBracketattachment for mounting snow retention systems to insulated metal panel (IMP) roofs.

GALVALUME Co-inventor Receives Recognition for Lifetime Achievement

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 09:49:44 -0400

Now 89, Borzillo was recently named to the Metal Construction Hall of Fame, a prestigious industry award granted to individuals who have significantly impacted the metal construction industry through their innovation, efforts and leadership.

Meet SNIPS Magazine at Metalcon

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 11:58:08 -0400

New this year to METALCON – the only global event dedicated exclusively to the application of metal in design and construction – is the Meet the Press Event at the upcoming show in Indianapolis.

11 Copper Sheet Metal Projects Win Awards

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400

To showcase and celebrate the best applications of copper in North America, the Copper Development Association (CDA) awarded 11 innovative copper building projects in the United States and Canada.

How To Eliminate Unnecessary Spending On Spare Parts In Metal Manufacturing

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 12:13:10 -0400

Eliminating unnecessary spending on spare parts impacts the profitability of metal manufacturers.