The Metal Building Contractors and Erectors Association (MBCEA) is pleased to announce the ribbon cutting on new office space. For the last 10 years or so, our administrative function has been a one woman show, working from a home office. Since membership is at an all-time high and we continue to grow it was time […]
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Keith Wentworth, president of the Metal Building Contractors and Erectors Association(MBCEA) formed a Marketing Committee in May to evaluate our strengths and weaknesses and identify areas for improvement. After several telephone meetings and surveys of leadership, the committee convened on July 26-27 for a brainstorming session. Awareness of the MBCEA in the industry is our […]
At a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $817.4 billion, new construction starts in July fell 9 percent from the elevated pace reported in June, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. The latest month’s decline followed strong gains for total construction starts during the previous two months, with May up 14 percent and June up 11 […]
Construction costs increased for the 22ndstraight month in August, according to IHS Markit and the Procurement Executives Group (PEG). The current headline IHS Markit PEG Engineering and Construction Cost Index registered 58.9, 9 points lower than July, indicating prices rose at a slower pace in August comparted to July. The decline in the current headline […]
With fire safety continuing to be a top priority in the construction industry, The Metal Construction Association (MCA) has published a new white paper, “Fire Safety of Insulated Metal Wall Panels.” This important document contains detailed information concerning the efficacy of insulated metal panels (IMPs) in the context of insulation and fire safety requirements in […]
Ellison Bronze Inc. announces the publishing of its ADA Planning Guide for Entrances and Doors, which explores the general scoping and technical requirements for accessible entrances and doors in the ADA Standards. Ellison’s ADA Planning Guide for Entrances and Doors is the only resource of its kind in the industry, and an invaluable reference for […]
The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has published three new cold-formed steel framing research reports: 1) “RP17-4: Higher Strength Cold-Formed Steel Framed/Steel Shear Walls for Mid-Rise Construction,” 2) “RP17-5: Higher Capacity Cold-Formed Steel Sheathed and Framed Shear Walls for Mid-Rise Buildings, Part 1,” and 3) “RP17-6: Higher Capacity Cold-Formed Steel Sheathed and Framed Shear […]
Citadel Architectural Products, a leading national manufacturer of cladding solutions, has relaunched its website at www.citadelap.com. “When we began this effort, our goal was simple,” says Sean Walker, marketing manager at Citadel Architectural Products. “We wanted to create a site that presents our products in an easy to understand format; a site that is fast […]
Architects can earn up to 7.5 continuing education credits in one power-packed day of educational sessions and networking opportunities at the 20th Annual ALA Midwest Architecture Conference, to be held on Tuesday, Oct. 2 from 8 am to 6:45 pm at Drury Lane Conference Center, Oakbrook Terrace, Ill. The 20th annual conference, hosted by the […]
Sixteen exceptional student design projects have been recognized as winners in the 19th annual Steel Design Student Competition for the 2017-2018 academic year. Administered by the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) and sponsored by the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), the competition encourages architecture students from across North America to explore the […]
Steve Smith Sr., a 16-year NFL veteran and former five-time pro bowl, three-time all-pro receiver for the Carolina Panthers, will present “Perseverance, Teamwork and Overcoming Obstacles” in a keynote address on Wednesday, Oct. 10 at 11.00 a.m., at METALCON 2018 in Charlotte, N.C. Smith will describe the many obstacles he had to face and overcome […]
The Dodge Momentum Index fell 2.9 percent in August to 164.1 (2000=100) from the revised July reading of 169.0. The Momentum Index is a monthly measure of the first (or initial) report for nonresidential building projects in planning, which have been shown to lead construction spending for nonresidential buildings by a full year. Pushing the […]
3A Composites USA is pleased to announce the appointment of Nick Scheib as vice president, architectural sales and marketing, Americas. Nick Scheib In this role, Scheib will be responsible for the sale of Alucobond aluminum composite material (ACM) to the architectural markets in North America, Central America and South America. Prior to joining 3A Composites […]
Designers and fabricators can now access the most comprehensive information for performance-based seismic design with the 3rd Edition AISC Seismic Design Manual, now available at www.aisc.org/publications. This new edition of the manual has been expanded with additional information and design aids to help engineers navigate the design of steel and composite seismic resisting systems (SFRS). […]
The American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) Board of Directors approved several changes to the AIA Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct to explicitly address sexual harassment, equity in the profession, and sustainability. The Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct applies to all AIA members. The code’s ethical standards are aspirational and define the tenets of […]
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is joining forces with design and building leaders in San Francisco today at the Carbon Smart Building Day event to strengthen the industry’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gases in the built environment. “The architectural profession has had success demonstrating building models and technology but scaling up carbon-smart building practice […]
Garco is celebrating its 60th year in business. Garco was established in 1958 by founder Wayne Garceau as Garceau Steel Structures with a focus on meeting and exceeding customers’ needs. In 1974, Garceau became a fully integrated manufacturer of steel building systems, and with its rapidly growing business came a new name, Garco Building Systems. […]
Global design and BIM software solutions provider Vectorworks Inc. announces the 2019 release of Vectorworks Architect, Landmark, Spotlight, Fundamentals and Designer, as well as Braceworks and Vision. With a focus on increasing design efficiency through overall performance and quality, this new release offers innovations and enhancements to significantly improve the 3-D and BIM modeling, 2-D […]
In a public statement, The Bedford School in Fairburn, Ga., thanked Peachtree City, Ga.-based Cidan Machinery Inc. for its contribution to the school’s scholarship fund. The Bedford School is a small, private school in the metro Atlanta area that serves students with diagnosed learning differences. Through Cidan’s support, the school has provided financial aid to […]
Architecture firm billings rebounded solidly in August, posting their eleventh consecutive month of growth, according to a report released today from The American Institute of Architects(AIA). AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for August was 54.2 compared to 50.7 in July (any score over 50 represents billings growth). Most of the growth continues to come […]
With interest booming in residential metal roofing, two metal roofing companies have recently joined the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) as new members, including: Reinke Shakes, based in Hebron, Neb., has joined the Metal Roofing Alliance as a manufacturer member. With a long history producing both aluminum and copper roofing shingles that have been installed throughout […]