For over 60 years MBMA has worked to further its mission: to conduct research, to help advance building codes and standards and to educate the construction community. Our passion is to support a strong, sustainable metal building systems industry that meets the needs of owners and the overall society. MBMA and its manufacturing members have worked together as partners to further its mission: to conduct research, to help advance building codes and standards and to educate the construction community. Our passion is to support a strong, sustainable metal building systems industry that meets the needs of owners and the overall society.
Metal building systems are far more sophisticated today than they were a decade ago; and due to MBMA’s leading-edge research programs, further evolution is not far down the road. MBMA has invested heavily in engineering technology, fabrication concepts, structural improvements, and building quality. As a result, buildings today are far better in terms of cost, strength, function and aesthetics. Through these innovations, we are moving the industry to a higher level and helping to position the industry for long-term growth and greater acceptance. Metal is the solution for most low-rise buildings.
Why Join MBMA?By becoming a member of MBMA, you can participate directly in MBMA's research and code activities, energy and sustainability projects, and insurance and safety programs. This work is achieved through nine committees that are comprised of companies just like yours that want to make a difference in our industry. This is a membership-driven association, so be prepared to take an active role.
Technical Expertise: MBMA’s technical staff are experts on structural design, energy code compliance, fire resistance and sustainability.
Proprietary Statistical Data: Sales and shipment trends, market share and geographic distribution down to the county level.
Access to Projects: Metal building projects that are only available to MBMA members and AC472-accredited companies.
Networking: Join your peers, suppliers and competitors to work together for the advancement of the industry.
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Sustainable and Earth-FriendlyFrom a product perspective, metal buildings are good for the environment because they are made from recycled steel, are 100% recyclable, and produce a low carbon footprint. Cool metal roof coatings repel heat, reduce the urban heat island effect, increase solar reflectivity (decreasing energy consumption) and are designed to simply clip on optional solar panels. Further, waste steel accumulated during fabrication is recycled.
From a performance perspective, metal building panels promote energy efficiency because they are designed to incorporate fiberglass or rigid board insulation of varying thicknesses, thus enhancing insulation values. The ability to house additional insulation creates an energy-tight environment. And, insulation can also be easily added and increased within the roof cavity without removing the roof. Further, the interlocking edges of metal building panels provide excellent weather-tightness. From a construction perspective, offsite fabrication reduces construction equipment emissions; and faster cleanup is achieved because metal buildings generate over 50% less jobsite waste than other construction materials.
By Fiona Maguire-O'Shea, METALCON staff writer.
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MBMA members work with industry professionals, architects and building designers, educators, building code officials and others to advance the metal building systems industry.
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Fellow member A&J Construction Co. is looking for a full erection crew (with or without supervisor) for a pre-engineered metal building project set to take place in early July of 2025 in Farmingdale, New Jersey 07727. Building is 11,800 sq. ft. plus mezzanine. 24ft. eave height. Must be non-union. Prime ...
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The Metal Roofing Systems Design Manual is a one-of-a-kind resource for anyone who works with metal roofs. Includes a fully interactive a searchable PDF version of the manual, along with various AutoCAD roofing details.
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The 2018 Metal Building Systems Manual includes:
Step-by-step examples for calculating wind, snow and seismic design loads per the 2018 International Building Code (IBC) and referenced ASCE 7 standard, along with designing roof drainage systems for metal buildings, per the 2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC).
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The 2018 Metal Building Systems Manual includes:
Step-by-step examples for calculating wind, snow and seismic design loads per the 2018 International Building Code (IBC) and referenced ASCE 7 standard, along with designing roof drainage systems for metal buildings, per the 2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC).
A guide for the determination of loads ...
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