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Metal — The hottest topic in Chicago during the MCA Summer Meeting
By Karen L. Edwards Metal Construction Association (MCA) members gathered in Rosemont, Illinois to learn about the latest happenings in the metal construction industry. Current economic landscape The summer meeting kicked off with a keynote presentation from the Chief Economist of Armada Corporation, Chris Kuehl, who shared updates on ...
Solving slippery solar with innovative solutions
By Dani Sheehan. Mother Nature is unpredictable. Be ready with reliable snow retention for solar roofs. We are constantly evolving to incorporate new technologies, but with innovative designs come new challenges. Solar roofs are one such advancement that are quickly gaining popularity, but when it comes to adding rooftop accessories ...
Endless possibilities in metal coatings
By Dani Sheehan. Durable and timeless, Finishing Dynamics offers Kynar 500® FSF® top quality extrusion coating in an endless array of shades and colors. There’s something unmistakable about a bold blue finish under the summer sun – it’s crisp, modern and eye-catching. At Finishing Dynamics, aesthetic beauty marries long-lasting performance, ...
The shore thing: Durable roofing for the harshest marine environments
By Metal Roofing Alliance. Coastal natives know the drill: when it comes to living seaside, it’s important to have the proper roof system to survive the weather. In coastal climates where salt water and raging storms are common, it’s important to have a roof that will endure for ...
Giving contractors the right tools at the right time
By Emma Peterson. Learn why the summer months are the perfect time to start talking about snow retention. As we move into the primary construction season, many contractors are ramping up their operations and getting ready to start major re-roofing projects for both home and building owners. While The ...
Don’t forget HVAC during spring cleaning
By Malco. Check out this guide to keeping a heating and cooling system in tip-top shape this spring. As winter turns into spring, heating systems often begin to take a backseat to air conditioning and fans. This in-between season, before the true summer heat hits and ACs are running more ...
Fortify your metal business with these building solutions
By Emma Peterson. Harness the power of three metal roofing brands with Fortify Building Solutions. These days, it seems like there are countless mergers and acquisitions happening across the industry, from Home Depot Pro acquiring SRS Distribution last year to QXO acquiring Beacon more recently. In this episode of Roofing ...
Safe doesn’t mean slow
By Dani Sheehan. Modern light curtain systems make it possible to balance productivity and protection in sheet metal bending. When it comes to sheet metal bending, productivity and safety have often felt like opposing forces. If you’ve worked around press brakes or bending machines, you know the risks and the old perception ...
Celebrating the people and projects that shape communities
By Dani Sheehan. American Metalcraft proudly sponsored the AIA Georgia Design & Honor Awards, supporting an event that uplifts the design world and the communities they serve. Held at Atlanta, Georgia’s iconic Ponce City Market, the 2025 AIA Georgia Design and Honor Awards gathered architects, firms and supporters to recognize ...
Removing your roof? – You may regret it!
By Roof Hugger. Upgrading your metal roof could backfire, unless you know this first. It sounds simple enough: swap out that tired old screw-down roof for a sleek, modern standing seam upgrade. But one wrong move, such as removing what’s literally holding your building together, could cost you far more than you ...
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