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 ...
The MBMA Guide for Inspecting Metal Building Systems is a guide intended for use by individuals who are responsible for contracting, performing, and reporting the various inspection tasks related to the construction of a metal building project. These individuals may be representatives of the owner, design professional, general contractor, erector, ...
The MBMA Energy Design Guide for Metal Building Systems is a culmination of all of the pertinent information on how to design, construct, and maintain metal buildings to be energy efficient. Most municipalities in the United States have adopted an energy code. This guide is a resource for informing building ...
This Seismic Design Guide for Metal Building Systems provides a practical and comprehensive resource that will help engineers, building officials and plan checkers ensure that designs are compliant with the requirements of the 2015 International Building Code® (IBC®). Four practical design examples are provided in narrative form to illustrate acceptable ...
The Metal Building Manufacturers Association is dedicated to securing a safer and better tomorrow through the encouragement of better engineering, research and industry standards throughout the construction industry. MetalCoffeeShop®, the industry-leading place to get information on all things metal construction, is pleased to welcome Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) ...
Metal Building Manufacturers Association awards gold-level honor to S-5! S-5!, the original inventor of engineered metal roof attachments, was awarded the 2023 Gold Level Industry Advocate Award for outstanding service, participation and support of the Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) at the MBMA annual meeting and awards presentation on Dec. 6 ...