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You won’t want to miss these sessions at MBCEA 2026
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Dive into the must-attend sessions at the 2026 Metal Building Contractors and Erectors Association Conference. The Metal Building Contractors and Erectors Association (MBCEA) is bringing together industry experts, thought leaders and innovators for a powerful lineup of education at this year’s MBCEA Conference. From economic forecasting and artificial ...
When safety is tied to identity
MCS Influencer Robert Tiffin says safety is not a rulebook; it's a shared responsibility carried at every job, every shift and every decision. Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Robert Tiffin of Silvercote. You can Read the interview below, Listen to the podcast or Watch ...
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 ...
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 ...
Rainwater Construction Company achieves AC478 accreditation
Earning this accreditation not only acknowledges Rainwater’s expertise in assembling metal building systems at the highest industry standards, it also exemplifies Rainwater’s unwavering focus on safety throughout every project. The Metal Building Contractors and Erectors Association (MBCEA) announces that Rainwater Construction Company, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and servicing the Eastern United ...
Metal meets energy codes around the world
MCS Influencer Robert Tiffin says the keys to highlighting the benefit of metal solutions are good partnerships and ongoing education. Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with MCS Influencers Robert Tiffin and Mike Smith of Silvercote. You can read the interview below, listen to the podcast ...
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 ...
Thoughts on jobsite safety from MBCEA leadership, past and present
MCS Influencer Robert Tiffin says the most effective way to improve safety, is to continually improve as both individuals and a team. Being safe has to be wanted and lived by each individual. When all individuals embrace the simplicity, and complexity, of being safe, it becomes a culture. As the president, I ...
Innovation with female perspectives in metal roofing
MCS Influencer Robert Tiffin and special guest Maggie Christensen say women are breaking barriers and driving innovation in the evolving world of metal construction! Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with MCS Influencer Robert Tiffin and Maggie Christensen. You can read the interview below or watch ...
Balancing AI efficiency with human transparency
MCS Influencer Robert Tiffin says contractors can use AI to improve efficiency, but must work to keep things fair and transparent. Using artificial intelligence (AI) in construction can make things run more smoothly, but it's important to do it in a way that's fair and keeps people in the loop. Here ...
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