Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA)
Architectural students learn about metal building systems in MBMA’s new PRx Performance Headquarters folio
It explores the design and construction of the PRx Performance corporate headquarters, manufacturing and distribution facility in Fargo, North Dakota. The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) has published PRx Performance Headquarters as part of its Architectural Significance in Metal Buildings series. This 12-page folio is the newest addition to MBMA’s library ...
S-5! founder and CEO honored with MCA’s Patrick R. Bush Service Award
Established in honor of Patrick R. Bush, the award celebrates leadership and service that advance the metal construction industry. S-5! announced that its Founder and CEO, Rob Haddock, has received the Patrick R. Bush Service Award from the Metal Construction Association (MCA). The honor was presented on January 14 during the ...
Preview the 57th Annual MBCEA Conference and Spring Meeting
By Jenny Yu. The conference includes presentations on project management software, AI and accreditation. In a recent episode of MetalCast™, Karen Edwards spoke with the incoming and outgoing presidents of the Metal Building Contractors & Erectors Association (MBCEA), David Leinbach (incoming president) and Robert Tiffin (outgoing president, chairman of ...
2025 MBMA Annual Report highlights research, education and safety initiatives
By Jenny Yu. MBMA’s latest report details committee achievements, new resources and rising engagement across the metal building sector. The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA)’s 2025 Annual Report highlights a year of strategic growth, expanded technical leadership and heightened industry engagement as metal building systems continue to shape the ...
2025 MBMA annual report now available
The report focuses on the many accomplishments the association and its members have achieved over the past year. The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) has released its 2025 annual report, “Enhancing the Built Environment.” The report focuses on the many accomplishments the association and its members have achieved over the past ...
MBMA recognizes forward-thinking insulation research
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. The association recognized a research proposal examining how air space in metal building insulation cavities affects performance and durability. The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) recognized outstanding technical advancement at the 2025 Annual Meeting with the presentation of the Innovative Project Award. Administered by the MBMA Associates Member ...
S-5! recibe el Premio Industry Advocate 2025 de MBMA en el nivel Gold
Distinción que reconoce el liderazgo constante y el compromiso de S-5! con la industria de los techos metálicos. S-5!, el inventor original de las fijaciones con ingeniería para techos metálicos, ha sido reconocido como ganador del Premio Industry Advocate 2025 en nivel Gold, otorgado por la Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA). ...
Building legacies and curtain calls
By Robert Tiffin. A message from Robert Tiffin as his two-year term as MBCEA president wraps up. Editor's note: This letter, written by MBCEA president and Silvercote national accounts manager Robert Tiffin, was originally sent out as a part of the Metal Building Contractors & Erectors Association (MBCEA) December 2025 newsletter. Greetings! As ...
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 ...


















