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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 ...
Metal buildings reshape modern educational facility design
By Jesse Sanchez. One case study examines how flexibility, speed and performance are redefining campus construction. As educational institutions adjust to evolving learning models and heightened performance expectations, the built environment is changing with them. What once centered on permanence and standardization is now defined by adaptability, efficiency and long-term ...
MBMA announces 2025 Safety Award winners
In 2025, Building Systems members had 20 plant facilities that earned an MBMA Safety Award. The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) honors member companies that demonstrate exceptional performance in maintaining workplace safety with their annual Safety Awards. These awards are given to Building Systems members as well as Associate members for ...
S-5! earns fifth MBMA safety award for zero-incident workplace performance
Texas manufacturing facility recognized for continued commitment to safety excellence. S-5!, the industry leader in metal roof attachment solutions, has earned the Metal Building Manufacturers Association Safety Award for the fifth time, recognizing the company’s exceptional workplace safety performance and zero recordable incidents at its Iowa Park, Texas, manufacturing facility during ...
Blast off with the latest “Travels with Tony” video
This presentation launches at the Davidson Center for Space Exploration at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center® campus. The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) has released the eighth video in its “Travels with Tony” series. This two minute and 45-second presentation launches with Tony Bouquot, MBMA general manager, at the Davidson ...
Why distilleries and breweries are choosing metal building systems
By The Coffee Shops™. An MBMA report highlights how metal building systems support production, design and expansion for beverage facilities. The craft beverage industry continues to expand across the United States, creating new opportunities for facilities designed to support production, retail experiences and future growth. According to the “Distilleries ...
Metal Construction Hall of Fame welcomes newest inductees at MBCEA Annual Conference
Industry leaders were recognized for decades of innovation, mentorship and impact across metal buildings, insulated metal panels and metal roofing. The 2026 Metal Building Contractors and Erectors Association (MBCEA) Annual Conference Awards Ceremony featured the Metal Construction News Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Metal Construction News publisher Melanie Kowal and ...
Revealing the 2026 Metal Construction News Hall of Fame inductees
Honoring industry leaders for lifetimes of contribution and service to the metal industry. In 2012, the Metal Constructon News Hall of Fame was formed through a collaboration with the Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA), Metal Construction Association (MCA) and Metal Building Contractors and Erectors Association (MBCEA) to recognize "those individuals who ...
Construction faces opportunity and headwinds in a two-speed economy
By Fiona Maguire-O’Shea, METALCON. Keynote insights highlight rising costs, uneven demand and sectors driving construction forward. Before leaders of the metal building industry in Colorado Springs, Colorado, keynote speaker Anirban Basu, a widely respected industry economist, underscored both the opportunities and headwinds facing construction: the U.S. economy is still growing, but ...
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