By Jesse Sanchez. Explore the vital link between HVAC/R and metal construction to enhance efficiency, sustainability and performance. For those in the metal construction industry, understanding HVAC/R (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration) is not just an advantage — it’s essential. The efficiency of a building’s HVAC/R system is closely tied to ...
The 2024 Student Design Competition had the largest turnout since establishment, with a total of 49 entries from schools across North America. The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) is pleased to announce the winners of its fourth annual Student Design Competition. On February 25, 2025, the association granted $31,000 in awards ...
Join us for this Coffee Conversations®, sponsored by Sherwin-Williams, as we discuss how the 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports will affect the metal construction industry. Hear from industry experts who break down the history of steel tariffs and their immediate financial impact on metal manufacturers and contractors. They ...
By Emma Peterson. Malco Tools provides their contractors with the right tool for every project. Since Mark W. Keymer, a young steel supply salesman, began manufacturing and marketing a pipe crimper of his own invention in 1950, Malco Tools has been creating the tools of the trades. Today, that legacy ...
MCS Influencer Jena Jackson says that the metal industry is evolving, and women are in the unique position of stepping up and driving that transformation. For decades, the metal industry — particularly metal construction — has been viewed as a male-dominated field. However, women have played a significant role in shaping ...
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By Emma Peterson. Learn about the MCA scholarship program and how it is creating brighter futures. Since the 1980s, the Metal Construction Association (MCA) has worked tirelessly to help manufacturers, suppliers and contractors succeed. Whether it’s through marketing and educational promotion of metal in the building envelope or taking action on public ...
By Emma Peterson. Check out over 170 exhibitors, incredible education sessions and hands-on demos at the 57th annual NFBA building expo this April. The International Roofing Expo (IRE) might be over, but trade show season is still in full swing! In a new episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth sat ...
By Drexel Metals. Making a building more ecofriendly is cooler, both for you and the planet! Sustainable building is a multifaceted practice. Not only does it encompass choosing construction methods that reduce the impact on the surrounding environment, but it also includes which materials to use when building. Overall, those looking to ...
By Emma Peterson. Learn how Rocky Mountain Snow Guards are educating homeowners and contractors alike this March for National Snow Guards Safety Month! In a new episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth hosted Lars Walberg and Zach Stopyro to talk about the first annual National Snow Guards Safety Month, March ...