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Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA)
Celebrating the legacy of W. Lee Shoemaker, P.E., Ph.D.: Three decades of advancing research education and engineering at MBMA
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Lee's career at MBMA helped shape modern metal building design through research, education and engineering leadership. The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) is honoring one of the most influential technical leaders in its history as W. Lee Shoemaker, P.E., Ph.D., retires after 32 years of extraordinary service. As ...
Celebrating industry leadership: MBMA’s Industry Advocate Awards recognize those powering progress in metal building systems
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. MBMA recognizes outstanding industry partners whose involvement supports innovation, safety and sustainability. The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) continues to lead the advancement of metal building systems through research, advocacy, technical development and education. One of the most meaningful ways the association highlights this work is through its ...
Metal Building Manufacturers Association announces 2026 Board of Directors
Meet the 2026 MBMA board of directors. The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) held its annual meeting, December 8 – 10 in Tucson, Arizona. During the event, MBMA elected the members of the 2026 Board of Directors. Christen Funk, will continue in the second of her two-year term as board chair. ...
S-5! receives 2025 MBMA Gold-Level Industry Advocate Award
Recognition honors sustained leadership and service to the metal building systems industry. S-5!, the original inventor of engineered metal roof attachments, has been named a 2025 Gold-Level Industry Advocate Award recipient by the Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA). The award was presented during MBMA’s Annual Meeting and Awards Presentation, held December ...
Have a ball with the latest “Travels with Tony” video
Join Tony Bouquot as he explores the AdventHealth Sports Park in his latest Travels with Tony video. The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) has released the seventh video in its “Travels with Tony” series. This 2-minute and 42-second presentation brings Tony Bouquot, MBMA general manager, to the AdventHealth Sports Park at ...
Architectural students have a delicious array of choices with Bluebird Market folio
"Bluebird Market" marks the 13th folio in the Architectural Significance in Metal Building series, and features photos, interviews, project design insights and objectives and goals. The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) has published “Bluebird Market” as part of its Architectural Significance in Metal Buildings series. This 30-page folio adds to MBMA’s ...
Building energy efficiency and a competitive edge
MCS Influencer Robert Tiffin says to position these energy-efficient and sustainable attributes as competitive differentiators. One of the big conversations across the roofing industries is the push for more energy efficiency. To learn more about this from a variety of perspectives around the Industry, we reached out to our group ...
2025 MBMA Student Design Contest is now open
A total of six prizes in each division – graduate and undergraduate – will be given and awards will be divided between the students and faculty sponsors. The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) ) 2025 Student Design Competition is now open for entries. This year’s contest asks architecture students to create ...
Diving into the rich history of the MBCEA
By Emma Peterson. From collaborations with other associations to the development of contractor support systems, the MBCEA is helping the metal building industry thrive. The story of the Metal Building Contractors and Erectors Association (MBCEA) goes back to February 15, 1968, when it was founded. Since then, it has ...
Sasha Demyan: bridged industry gaps and injected new life into the MBCEA
Sasha Demyan is not merely a leader; she is a catalyst for change. Sasha Demyan is not merely a leader; she is a catalyst for change, a tireless advocate, and a visionary who has revitalized the Metal Building Contractors and Erectors Association (MBCEA). From her early days assisting her father in ...
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