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Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA)
Tariffs, trade and tomorrow: Charting the future of metal construction and design
By Fiona Maguire-O'Shea, METALCON staff writer. As the industry braces for further volatility, the messages conveyed emphasize the need for adaptability, vigilance and collaboration. Navigating a turbulent economic landscape has become the order of the day for the metal construction industry. In a recent webinar hosted by METALCON Online, industry leaders came ...
MBMA launches new website, MBMA.com
New website design makes navigation a breeze — metal building and design materials and resources are easier to access now than ever. The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) has redesigned its website, MBMA.com and it is now live. The new design is easier to navigate, makes finding association resources simpler and ...
MBMA announces staff enhancements
John Paul Cardin joins as assistant director of research and engineering and Vincent Sagan is promoted to director of codes and standards. The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) has added John Paul (JP) Cardin, PE, to its staff and promoted Vincent Sagan, PE. John Paul recently joined the association as assistant ...
MBMA announces 2024 Student Design Competition Award winners
The 2024 Student Design Competition had the largest turnout since establishment, with a total of 49 entries from schools across North America. The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) is pleased to announce the winners of its fourth annual Student Design Competition. On February 25, 2025, the association granted $31,000 in awards ...
MBMA introduces six new members
MBMA members work with industry professionals, architects and building designers, educators, building code officials and others to advance the metal building systems industry. The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) welcomes six new members to the rolls of the metal building systems leader. Waldroop Steel joins as a building system member, with ...
METALCON names 2025 advisory council
Industry experts drive innovative programming. METALCON, the metal construction industry’s only global event dedicated to the application of metal in construction and design, introduces its 2025 advisory council. Comprising leading experts across all facets of the industry, the council is dedicated to bringing new educational programming, hands-on skills training, clinics and ...
Dr. Roger A. LaBoube recognized with MBMA’s 2025 Ellifritt Award
Dr. Roger A. LaBoube made huge contributions to the metal building industry, not just in his research, but in being the focal point for teaching cold-formed steel design in the United States. The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) presented Dr. Roger A. LaBoube with the 2025 Dr. Duane S. Ellifritt Research ...
Trade that hard hat for a bike helmet
By Metal Building Manufacturers Association. Join Tony Bouquot as he visits the USA BMX Track in the latest “Travels with Tony” video. Metal buildings are all around us, you just might not notice them all! In the “Travels with Tony” series, the Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) explores a variety ...
And the 2024 MBMA award goes to...
By Emma Peterson. Celebrating the winners of the annual MBMA industry advocate, volunteerism and innovation awards! In the beginning of December 2024, the Metal Building Manufacturer’s Association (MBMA) hosted their annual meeting in Savannah, Georgia. The meeting was an incredible space to learn, grow and plan for the future of the metal ...
Challenges ahead in metal building design and standards
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Learn more about immediate structural design issues, longer-term planning for resilience and more highlights from the MBMA Annual Meeting. The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) recently highlighted key challenges and long-term considerations for the metal building industry. Presented during the MBMA Annual Meeting, the discussion covered critical topics ...
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