AISC’s new Night School course, “Steel Construction: From the Mill to Topping Out,” takes an in-depth look at the entire steel construction process, from the manufacturing of steel to completion of the structure. Each session covers a distinct topic related to steel construction, presented by an expert on that particular phase of construction. Design engineers […]
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The metal construction industry’s largest international event for metal construction products, technologies and solutions gives back to the local community during its annual tradeshow and conference taking place October 10-12 at the Charlotte Convention Center. This year, METALCON has partnered with the Steve Smith Family Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping families impacted by […]
Icynene-Lapolla announced it will expand distribution of the company’s Lapolla building materials line in Canada. As part of the effort, a suite of Lapolla’s standout spray polyurethane foam insulation, roofing and coating solutions will be made readily available to Canadian customers. “Canada is a key market for us,” said Doug Kramer, president of Icynene-Lapolla. “There […]
The value of new construction starts in August decreased 9 percent from the previous month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $741.9 billion, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. The August downturn for total construction starts matched the 9 percent decline reported for July, as activity in the latest two months pulled back after […]
Graham Fizer has been appointed president and CEO of 3A Composites Americas, a division of Swiss-based Schweiter Technologies AG. Graham Fizer 3A Composites is the global leader in the manufacturing of advanced composite panels for the architecture, graphic display, and industry and transport markets. In his role as president and CEO of 3A Composites Americas, […]
To best support and grow its rapidly expanding user base, Vectorworks Inc. has opened a new corporate office in Canada. To facilitate this new office, Vectorworks has acquired Resolve Software Solutions and the assets of Paxar Technologies Corp., both long-time distributors of Vectorworks software. The Vectorworks Canada office is located in Vancouver and led by […]
When it comes to sustainable building practices, solar is hot. With the availability and interest in residential solar systems growing rapidly nationwide, it’s important for builders, contractors and installers to know the fundamentals and brush up on best practices to help homeowners make informed decisions. To that end, the Metal Roofing Alliance is hosting a […]
Airolite has partnered with Rowe Fenestration in Southern California offering architectural louvers, custom grilles, sunscreens and sun controls. Airolite has been helping architects successfully enhance the appearance and performance of buildings all over America for more than 95 years. With exceptional workmanship, partnership and leadership, Airolite products are designed and assembled in their U.S. manufacturing […]
Dodge Data & Analytics will hold its 80th annual Dodge Construction Outlook Executive Conference, October 24-25, 2018 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. To register, please visit 2019 Dodge Outlook. The annual Dodge Outlook Conference is the cornerstone event for building product manufacturers, construction service providers, contractors, engineers, industry […]
Kingspan Insulated Panels announced today the sale of Hercules, a leading manufacturer of high quality, custom, controlled environment doors to Senneca Holdings. Hercules is focused primarily on blast freezer, freezer, cooler, dock, ripening room, automotive test cell, processing, research, and distribution facility applications. Alswinn Kieboom, president of Kingspan Insulated Panels, said Kingspan will continue to […]
Informa Exhibitions and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced today that the current mayor of San Juan, Puerto Rico, Carmen Cruz, will address conference participants during the Closing Plenary at this year’s Greenbuild International Conference and Expo, taking place Nov. 14-16 in Chicago. The Closing Plenary will take place Friday, Nov. 16 from 11 […]
Firestone Building Products Company, LLC (FSBP), an industry leader providing trusted roofing and building envelope solutions, today announced Jason Flack has been named vice president of sales. In this role, Flack will oversee domestic sales and new business development, carrying out strategies that drive global objectives and reinforce that “Nobody Covers You Better.” Flack will […]
Building products distributor ABC Supply Co. Inc. has acquired the assets of DRI Supply Co., a distributor of drywall, roofing and insulation products. ABC will continue to serve customers from the three former DRI locations: 746 Church Hill Road in San Andreas, California; 2300 Cooper Ave. in Merced, California; and 5831 Highway 50 East in […]
The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) will host a webinar on “Cold-Formed Steel Framing Design With the AISI Direct Strength Method” on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. EDT. The webinar is designed for architects, engineers, building officials and contractors. Participants are eligible for 1.5 PDHs. The Direct Strength Method is a design method […]
Kingspan Group has joined over 370 companies worldwide in committing to the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The initiative is a partnership between the World Resource Institute, the World Wildlife Fund, CDP (formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project) and the United Nations Global Compact, and looks to support participating companies […]
The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) has just released two new case study reports. Roofing and Solar looks at standing seam metal roofs and solar arrays for a variety of building applications. Vehicle Sales and Service presents a variety of types of vehicle dealerships and service centers and explores the benefits of using metal building […]
ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) introduces the ICC-ES Marketing Claim Verification Program to further educate consumers on marketing claims. This program verifies marketing claims through an objective and impartial process developed by ICC-ES, the industry leader in performing technical evaluations for code compliance. The verification process involves extensive claim review, evaluation and testing. Once the manufacturer’s […]
Calling all roofing contractors, installers and manufacturers: Is your stainless-steel roof a stunner? Is your Galvalume glamorous? Is your copper shingle roof sublime? If so, now’s your chance to enter the “Best Metal Roofing Project” competition hosted by the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA). Beginning Oct. 4, 2018 through Dec. 31, 2018, the MRA will award […]
The Dodge Momentum Index dropped 2.6 percent in September to 159.5 (2000=100) from the revised August reading of 163.7. 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. Both components […]
The Garland Co. Inc., a local employee-owned manufacturer of high-performance solutions for the commercial building envelope, raised more than $60,000 to support Achievement Centers for Children (ACC) in its effort to empower children and adults with disabilities and their families to achieve their greatest potential. The employees at Garland’s headquarters on East 91st Street in […]
Ventco President Marty Rotter announced ProfileVenthas now been a part of 1 million installations, still with no callbacks. ProfileVent is a ventilation system for commercial and residential metal roofing, manufactured by equipment that precisely cuts the panel profile into the surface, resulting in a leak-proof fit every time. It will not absorb water, mildew or […]