The U.S. construction industry added 19,000 net new jobs in November and has now added jobs for three consecutive months, according to analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data released today by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). Industry employment is up by 2.4 percent on a year-over-year basis, considerably faster than the overall economy’s […]
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The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) and the Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) are hosting a continuing education webinar on the latest technical changes and additions to AISI S100-16, North American Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members, 2016 Edition (also referred to as the North American Specification, or Specification). The webinar […]
The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), in partnership with the Metal Building Manufacturers Association, has published a report on the results of a research project that developed a new Direct Strength Method (DSM)-based design method for cold-formed steel (CFS) beam-columns. The new method advances knowledge of the behavior of cold-formed steel beam-columns and results […]
The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) elected the 2017 Board of Directors at its Annual Meeting held December 6-7, 2016, in Orlando, Fla. The 2017 Board members are: Brad Curtis, Chairman, Tyler Building Systems Bill Coleman, Vice Chairman, NCI Building Systems Tom Gilligan, Ex-Officio, Butler Manufacturing Steve Campbell, CBC Building Systems Ron Fox, Nucor Building […]
BuildSteel, a newly-launched collaboration of steel and construction industry organizations, provides educational resources for building professionals on the uses and benefits of cold-formed steel framing. The www.BuildSteel.org website serves as an educational center, continuously updated with new content and examples showing how steel framing can be used to meet the growing demands placed on building […]
S-5! has brought back Frank Hogan to fill the newly created position of Business Development Director, focusing on deepening relationships with the company’s OEM market to maintain market share and capture additional sales opportunities. Hogan, who served as a national sales representative and field support manager for S-5! in the United States and Canada from […]
Anne-Marie Eischen has joined AISC as its new vice president of finance, responsible for overseeing all financial and accounting activities of the Institute. She replaces John Cross, who was AISC’s interim head of finance and who will continue to serve as vice president in charge of market development for the Institute. “It’s an exciting time […]
William Hippard, Sr. has announced his retirement as the Executive Director of the Metal Roofing Alliance. He will remain with the MRA organization during the transition to a new Executive Director. The Metal Roofing Alliance is actively searching for a new Executive Director to lead the organization’s consumer market-building activities. Potential candidates interested in the […]
The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) has announced that Bill Good has retired after 28 years as the organization’s CEO and 41 years of service. He retired from NRCA Dec. 31, 2016. Former NRCA member and Chairman of the Board, Reid Ribble officially succeeded Good as CEO Jan. 3. A roofing contractor by trade, Ribble […]
To provide the roofing industry with the most comprehensive information about the design, materials and installation techniques applicable to all materials used in steep-slope roof system applications, the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) has released The NRCA Roofing Manual: Steep-slope Roof Systems-2017. The new volume updates the 2013 volume under the same title and serves […]
The Metal Building Contractors and Erectors Association (MBCEA) recently held its election for three available spaces on the 2017 board. Those elected are: David K. Leinbach, The Kaiser-Martin Group David K. Leinbach is President and founder of Kaiser Construction. David also has majority ownership of Kaiser Investment which is a Property Management firm. David […]
The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) concluded the year in positive terrain, with the December reading capping off three straight months of growth in design billings. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lead time between architecture billings and construction spending. The American Institute of Architects […]
The 2016 version of the AISC standard, Specification for Structural Steel Buildings (ANSI/AISC 360-16), is now available for free downloading at www.aisc.org/2016spec. The 2016 Specification supersedes the 2010 version (ANSI/AISC 360-10). It has been approved by the AISC Committee on Specifications and is ANSI-accredited and forms the basis for the 15th Edition Steel Construction Manual, […]
The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) is pleased to announce the election of seven new members to its Board of Directors: Chris Gionti of Steel Dynamics Structural & Rail, Columbia City, Ind.; Timothy Hanenburg of Cives Steel Co., Alpharetta, Ga.; Hugh McCaffrey of Southern New Jersey Steel Co. Inc., Vineland, N.J.; Matt Smith of […]
Quality Metalcrafts LLC/Americlad, located in Rogers, Minn., announce it is joining the Metal Construction Association and has also qualified as a Certified Premium Fabricator of MCM (metal composite materials). “We are pleased to be part of the Metal Construction Association,” says Mike Wallace, president. “The association strives to promote the benefits of metal products to […]
Rogers, Minn.-based Quality Metalcrafts LLC/Americlad congratulates Paul Millslagle and Dave Greene on their recent promotions. Millslagle has been promoted to Vice President of Sales & Marketing. Millslagle comes with almost two decades in the architectural metals market and is a nine-year veteran of Quality Metalcrafts. He will be taking on all responsibilities related to the […]
The Metal Building Manufacturers Association’s (MBMA) Energy Design Guide for Metal Building Systems, Second Edition, is now available in print or PDF at www.techstreet.com/mbma. Through easy online ordering, this resource will put energy code compliance and design information into the hands of anyone involved in construction and interested in increasing energy efficiency. It is useful […]
The Metal Building Manufacturers Association’s (MBMA) Energy Design Guide for Metal Building Systems, Second Edition, is now available in print or PDF at www.techstreet.com/mbma. Through easy online ordering, this resource will put energy code compliance and design information into the hands of anyone involved in construction and interested in increasing energy efficiency. It is useful […]
The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has published three new cold-formed steel framing research reports: 1) “RP15-3: Advancing Seismic Simulation of Cold-Formed Steel Framed Buildings,” 2) “RP17-1: Experimental Study on System Reliability of Cold-Formed Steel Roof Trusses,” and 3) “RP17-2: Monotonic and Cyclic Response of Single Shear Cold-Formed Steel-to-Steel and Sheathing-to-Steel Connections.” All of […]
The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) is accepting entries through March 30, 2017 for its annual awards program, which acknowledges outstanding and innovative cold-formed steel (CFS) projects and individuals who have advanced the industry through their significant contributions of time and expertise. This year’s awards will be presented in three categories. Winners will be announced […]
Twelve leaders from across the structural steel design, construction and academic community will be presented with awards by the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) at the 2017 NASCC: The Steel Conference (March 22-24 in San Antonio). Roger E. Ferch, PE, will receive the Robert P. Stupp Award for Leadership Excellence, one of the Institute’s […]