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Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA)
The metal event of the year is here!
By Emma Peterson. With more than 250 exhibitors, expanded educational programming and interactive experiences across the show floor, METALCON continues to be the industry's premier gathering for metal construction. METALCON, the only event in the industry dedicated solely to the application of metal in design and construction, is just around ...
Metal and solar: A powerful duo
By The Coffee Shops®. Designed for durability and longevity, metal roofs are the ideal surface for solar panel installation. For decades, roofers have trusted metal roofing materials to provide durability, longevity and energy efficiency in a way that few other roofing materials can. Because of these factors, metal has ...
MBMA releases new lunch and learn course
This is MBMA’s fourth AIA-approved course and is available for free presentation. The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) has released its newest AIA-approved lunch-and-learn CEU course: Using Metal Building Systems to Meet and Exceed the Energy Codes. This is MBMA’s fourth AIA-approved course and is available for free presentation from member ...
2026 MBMA Student Design Competition now open
Individual students or teams interested in this opportunity have until January 11, 2027 to send in their submissions. The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) 2026 Student Design Competition is now open for entries. This year’s contest asks architecture students to create an innovative metal building design for a new public library/community ...
Metal building systems deliver long-term value for public facilities
By The Coffee Shops™. An MBMA case study explores how metal building systems help government agencies balance performance, sustainability and cost efficiency. Government agencies across the United States continue turning to metal building systems for facilities that demand durability, efficiency and long-term value. In its “Government Facilities” case study, the ...
Why retailers continue to choose metal
The Coffee Shops™. An MBMA case study highlights how speed, flexibility and durability make metal buildings a strong fit for modern retail development. In its case study, “Retail & Wholesale Case Study: Retailers Benefit From the Metal Building Model,” the Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) explores how metal building systems ...
METALCON marks 35 years as industry associations unite to advance metal construction
As the metal construction industry navigates shifting market conditions, evolving building codes, workforce challenges and increasing performance demands, METALCON 2026 will bring together the associations helping shape its future through education, technical expertise and collaboration. Celebrating its 35th anniversary October 7–9, 2026, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, ...
METALCON introduces new Design District programming for 2026
Education lineup connects industry shifts with real-world metal design decisions. As architects and design professionals face growing pressure to make smarter decisions about carbon, code compliance, material performance and long-term resilience, METALCON is expanding its Design District programming for 2026 with a new education lineup centered on the issues shaping today's ...
Why metal-over-metal roof retrofits are gaining attention
By Jesse Sanchez. Metal-over-metal retrofit systems help address aging roofs while meeting modern structural and code requirements. Across the United States, a large portion of installed metal roofs are growing closer to the end of their service lives. Data compiled from the Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) shows that ...
MBMA celebrates milestones, leadership changes and new initiatives in 2026
By The Coffee Shops. General Manager Tony Bouquot highlights record membership, sustainability efforts and upcoming resources for architects. The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) marked its 70th anniversary in 2026, celebrating record membership, leadership transitions and a series of new projects aimed at advancing the metal building industry. General Manager ...
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