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The Barndominium Company™
Explore the rise of barndominiums in modern construction
By The Coffee Shops. Attendees of this METALCON Live! will gain a deeper understanding of materials, collaboration and opportunities in barndominium construction. On May 20, 2026, MetalCoffeeShop® will host a METALCON Live! panel titled “Barndominiums: Building Smarter With Metal,” bringing together industry experts to explore how this fast-growing segment ...
Inside the 58th Annual NFBA Building Expo
By Jenny Yu. NFBA leaders outline how the Oklahoma City event will deliver practical learning, meaningful connections and industry insight. The post-frame industry will gather in Oklahoma City February 25-27, 2026, for the 58th Annual NFBA Building Expo 2026, an event designed to deliver practical education, hands-on demonstrations and ...
METALCON delivers on training, community impact and metal-focused education
By Jenny Yu. The show’s growth in technical education and charitable outreach demonstrates why it remains a cornerstone event for the metal construction industry. Another successful METALCON is in the books, and the conversations leading up to the event offered valuable insight into why the show continues to resonate with ...
2025: A year of satisfying curiosities
By Jenny Yu. Look back on AskARoofer's top stories, podcasts and videos! It’s almost the end of the year, so it’s time to reflect on the incredible learning our readers have done through engaging with podcasts, videos, articles and social media content. A recurring theme of the top content ...
Emerging technologies in metal building projects
MCS Influencer Oliver Bell says the metal building industry is being transformed by new technologies that streamline planning. The metal building industry is being transformed by new technologies that streamline planning and execution: Advanced design software: Modern platforms integrate design, engineering and supply chain data, making projects faster, more accurate and visually ...
An industry that keeps growing
By Dani Sheehan. METALCON 2025 reinforced the strength of the metal construction industry as a place where learning, collaboration and support continue to grow year after year. METALCON 2025 was one for the books – a week full of energy, innovation and community that reminded us why we love this ...
The past, present and future of barndominiums
By Jenny Yu. Learn about the origins and present-day trends of barndominiums. In the wake of COVID-19, The Coffee Shops saw a surge in chatter and demand for barndominiums — residential and commercial buildings designed to offer large spaces with high ceilings and owner flexibility. Stacee Lynn, also known ...
The Coffee Shops™ Announce 2026 MetalCoffeeShop™ Metal Influencers
Metal Influencers bring knowledge, experience and vision to contractors nationwide, shaping the future of metal construction. The Coffee Shops™, the award-winning websites where the industries meet for technology, information and everyday business, announces the 2026 Influencers for MetalCoffeeShop®(MCS). MCS Influencers share their expertise each month on ...
Strategies for competitiveness and differentiation in the construction industry
MCS Influencer Oliver Bell says contractors can remain competitive and differentiate themselves using three strategies In today's dynamic construction market, characterized by significant mergers and acquisitions, it is crucial for residential and commercial building contractors to adopt strategies that ensure competitiveness and differentiation. Here are some key approaches: 1 - ...
Building for a cause at METALCON 2025
Steel-frame ‘barndomimium’ being constructed on show floor; then reassembled in Montana as a veterans’ retreat. Those of you attending METALCON in Las Vegas, scheduled for October 21-23, will certainly notice the construction of a steel-frame building on the show floor. METALCON and industry partners are constructing the 2,500-square-foot “barndominium” at the show, ...
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