The unsung heroes of the construction industry are the skilled workers who construct our buildings every day no matter what the weather or how tough the job. They seldom get recognition, so Metal Construction News created this page–Site Scene–to showcase the work and the people who build America. We hope that this small step will raise their profiles and attract more young people to a profession that is rewarding and important.
Metal Building System Erection: Peyton Cook
Peyton Cook, ironworker at HME Inc., Topeka, Kan., takes in the view while erecting a metal building system in Parkville, Mo. Photo taken by HME foreman John Perkins.
Soldering: Mariusz Kaminski, Zenon Ratowski
Mariusz Kaminski (left) and Zenon Ratowski (right) of Glenmoore, Pa.-based Gillespie Contracting Inc., solder an embossed copper plate onto the face of a custom high-back gutter on a private residence in Merion Station, Pa. Photo taken by Gillespie Contracting employee Caleb Arnwine.
Metal Reroofing: Morgan Supler
Pittsburgh-based American Erectors’ employee Morgan Supler (left) and other employees install a Butler Manufacturing slope buildup system, along with a MR-24 standing seam roof with external gutters and downspouts over the top of a conventional flat roof in Donora, Pa. Jim Kelly, president of Belle Vernon, Pa.-based New Belle Construction Inc., took the picture.
Metal Stud Measuring: Genaro Campos
Genaro Campos, project manager at M-Mig Construction Inc., Atwater, Calif., measures metal studs for a metal office building in Atwater, Calif.
Metal Building Construction: Kevin McIvor
Headingley, Manitoba, Canada-based Crane Steel Structures employee Kevin McIvor (in the telehandler) and three others are preparing to erect a metal column.
Metal Wall Panel Installation: Trapper Callahan
Trapper Callahan, Western Specialty Contractors–Kansas City Sheet Metal Branch, installs metal wall panels on a control tower at the Offutt Air Force Base in Omaha, Neb. Jason Costanzo took the picture.
Metal Panel Installation: Crew members
Simonson Construction Services, Ashland, Ohio, crew members (pictured, top to bottom) Josh Ramey, Rylen McDonald, Jake Lewis, Shawn Holmes, Ben Lober, Ryan Wires and Zack McClure install metal roof panels on a new 40,000-square-foot metal building. Photo taken by Lindsey Hoover.
Storefront Installation: Ivan Castillo, Gary Hansen
Ivan Castillo and Gary Hansen of Arizona Glass Specialists, Chandler, Ariz., install an aluminum storefront, curtainwall, glazing, and three different types of metal panel and trim on the American Leadership Academy building in Queen Creek, Ariz.
Metal Reroofing: Doug Taylor
Lakewood, Colo.-based DD Construction superintendent Doug Taylor takes a break from reroofing the Stadium Auto Parts building in Commerce City, Colo. Richard Blakesley took the photo.
Material Staging: Jesse Holloway, Matt Stenzel
Jesse Holloway and Matt Stenzel of CHG Building Systems, Renton, Wash., discuss next steps while staging materials for a new 97,000-square-foot community center project in Auburn, Wash. Photo taken by CHG Employee Tim Schuessler.
Folding Sidewall Flashing Detail: Austin Clay
Austin Clay of Dan Perkins Construction Inc., Ishpeming, Mich., folds a sidewall flashing detail on a residential project in Florence, Mich.
Metal Panel Installation: Geoff McKay
Geoff McKay of Praztek Construction, Timmins, Ontario, Canada, installs metal panels at the Timmins Mechanical Solutions Inc. mechanical shop in Timmins. Brian Daschuk took the photo.
Metal Screen Installation: Bryan Finck, Brian Stevens, Barrie Fodchuk
Bryan Finck, Brian Stevens and Barrie Fodchuk, of IMark Architectural Metals, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, install metal screening at the King Edward Park Supportive Housing project in Edmonton.
Lift Operation: Jahrice Bry, Carlos Hernanadez
Jahrice Bry and Carlos Hernanadez of Rocklin, Calif.-based Pacific Erectors Inc., operate a lift at a veterans’ administration hospital in Livermore, Calif.
Cutting Metal: Rocio Montano
Jimenez Rocio Montano Jimenez, drywall carpenter apprentice at Swinerton, Concord, Calif., cuts metal for metal stud framing for the Lowe Violet Street office building in Los Angeles.
Metal Roofing Panel Installation: Ramiro Perez, Bryan Perez
Ramiro Perez and Bryan Perez of White Castle Roofing, Lincoln, Neb., install 16-inch standing seam metal roofing at Pinnacle Bank, Waverly, Neb. Ryan Augustine took the photo.
Concrete Pour Inspection: Ralph Brown, Delon Luther
Becker, Minn.-based Structural Buildings project manager Ralph Brown and field superintendent Delon Luther lead the concrete pour for an Arrow Components steel building in Big Lake, Minn. The photo was taken by Amanda Helm.
Site Review: Jeff Smigielski, Trey Gallihugh
In the early phases of construction, Jeff Smigielski, project manager with Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Orion Construction and Trey Gallihugh, laborer with Grand Rapids-based John W. Potter General Contractors, review excavating and site work for a pre-engineered metal building near Grand Rapids.
Frame Line Setting: Greg B., Rickie M.
Greg B. and Rickie M. with 7-M Construction, Tampa Bay, Fla., set a metal building frame line for the Iglesia Hispana de Brandon in Brandon, Fla. McCullagh and Scott, Riverview, Fla., is the project manager. Fred Morgan took the picture.
Metal Stud Cutting: Robert Cantrell, Samuel Cardenas
Houston-based Marek Brothers Systems’ foremen Robert Cantrell and Samuel Cardenas cut metal studs for the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Houston.
Copper Placement Bob Lynch, Jason Lee
Bob Lynch and Jason Lee of The Durable Restoration Co., Columbus, Ohio, measure and place custom copper on the St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Roanoke, Va. Shane Day took the photo.
Layout Inspection Julian Perez, Donal Alverez
Julian Perez and Donal Alverez of Little Rock, Ark.-based Paramount Metal Systems check the layout of the Quitman Elementary School, Quitman, Ark., for a retrofit roof system. Bryan Hargett of Paramount Metal Systems took the picture.
Insulated Metal Panel Roofing: Tyler Bridges, Josh Molina
Tyler Bridges and Josh Molina of Halme Builders, Davenport, Wash., install IMPs at the Sunshine Grow facility in Moses Lake, Wash. Matt Laventzis took the photo.
Construction Mentoring: Carlos Moreno
Carlos Moreno of BCB Homes, Naples, Fla., provides guidance to Liliana T., an engineering and construction management pathway student at The Immokalee Foundation, Immokalee, Fla.
Metal Shingle Replacement: Group Photo
Jason Blimkie, Josh Brisco and Kyle Cybulski of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada-based Ideal Roofing replace an old roof with interlocking metal shingles on a church located in Renfrew, Ontario.
PEMB Maintenance: Group Photo
Swanton, Ohio-based Foundation Steel employees Jake Luedtke, Josh Sattler (foreman), Josh Gilliland and Nick Richmond do maintenance on the PRO-TEC Coating Co. building in Leipsic, Ohio. Susan Graalman took the photo.
Positioning Metal Framing: Armando Berumen, Jeramiah Gray
Armando Berumen and Jeramiah Gray of Las Vegas-based Forté Specialty Contractors, stand and position metal framing at a private residence in Las Vegas. Stephen Morgan took the photo.
Building Renovation: Adam Weiss, Chris Manche
Adam Weiss and Chris Manche of Cissell Mueller Construction, St. Peters, Mo., raise the roof and increase the height of the east wing of the BeLeaf Cherokee Cannabis Cultivation Project, St. Louis, to improve plant densities within the grow space.
Steel Erecting: Clayton Robinson
Clayton Robinson of Hayden Steel, Bardstown, Ky., takes a break from steel erecting.
Panel Placement: Raul Villa, Steven Glover
Raul Villa and Steven Glover of FL Crane & Sons, Melbourne, Fla., level an initial corner panel into its base prior to setting the next panel at the Ascension St. Vincent’s Hospital, Jacksonville, Fla. Photo courtesy of Ben Tanner Photography.
Hand Crafting Metal: Carlos Cardoso
Carlos Cardoso, a metal sheet fabricator at Coastal Metal, Miami, is hand crafting a chimney cap in the company’s warehouse. Sarah Thaler took the photo.
Lifting Metal Roof Beams: Group Photo
Tony P., a crane operator from Albuquerque, N.M.-based Mountain States Crane; Carl Benward, a general foreman from Albuquerque-based GarVin Construction Inc.; Nazzarrio Quezada, a GarVin Construction journeyman; Garrett Teague, a GarVin Construction foreman and Ray Torres from Albuquerque-based People Ready take a break from erecting a metal building. They are lifting pre-assembled roof beams with purlins into place on an Albuquerque office building. GarVin Construction president Christopher Teague took the photo after bringing burritos to the men for doing a great job.
Safety Site-walk: David Risucci, Luis Guerra and Robert Harding
Rancho Cordova, Calif.-based DesCor Builders employees David Risucci, Luis Guerra and Robert Harding perform a safety site-walk at The Mansion Apartments, Sacramento, Calif.
Metal Panel Installation: Tyler Openshaw, Alex Warner
Tyler Openshaw and Alex Warner of J&M Steel Solutions Inc., Lehi, Utah, install metal siding over insulation at an American Eagle Batch Plant in Lindon, Utah. Rick Jackson, business development manager at J&M Steel Solutions, took the picture.
Reroof and Window Replacement: Romel Games-Hernandez
Landis, N.C.-based LaFave’s Construction Co. Inc. employee Romel Games-Hernandez is in a lift working on getting everything ready for a window replacement at the Santee-Wateree Regional Transportation Authority in Sumter, S.C. The photo was taken by Jeff Deason.
Field Measurements: Steve Perez
Foreman Steve Perez of DB2 Services Inc., Kansas City, Kan., is taking field measurements for cantilever airfoil sunshades on an office building in Overland Park, Kan. Dave Howe took the photo.
Scupper Trim and Panel Gasket Joint Installation: Lyndon Martin
Denver, Pa.-based Brecknock Builders employee Lyndon Martin is installing scupper trim and panel gasket joints on an Amazon office and warehouse in Conshohocken, Pa. Tom Napoli, superintendent at Napoli Construction, West Deptford, N.J., took the photo
Soffit Framing Installation: Joey Williams
Cincinnati-based Messer Construction Co. employee Joey Williams is installing soffit framing at the Parks Edge Condos North, Columbus, Ohio. Project manager Abby Neu took the picture.
Steel Installation: Joneiver Villareal, Daniel Latorre Joneiver
Joneiver Villareal (left) and Daniel Latorre pose at a construction site in Jacksonville, Fla. They work for Summerfield, Fla.-based Big Span Structures, a subcontractor company working for Dallas-based general contractor Balfour Beatty on a design-build, tensile membrane structure walkway canopy. Villareal took the selfie.
ACM Panel Installation: Nathan Allen, Dustin Kontul, Cody Hunter, Jason Hunter, Jerry Smith
Decatur, Ga.-based Henry Inc. employees here are Nathan Allen (holding the hook), Dustin Kontul (holding the strap), Cody Hunter (peeking around the panel at roof level in the background), Jason Hunter (yellow shirt and red cross on helmet standing on the lift) and Jerry Smith (orange shirt standing on the lift). They are installing ACM panels, with integral, hidden sliding-doors for window washers on the roof of an Atlanta building. Jeff Grundman took the photo.
Beam Installation: André Bilodeau
André Bilodeau of Hectare Construction Inc., Quebec City, is installing a beam on this residential complex in Quebec. Jean-Simon Généreux took the photo.
Panel Loading: Joe Douglass, Justin Bouchard
Joe Douglass (orange safety vest) and Justin Bouchard (yellow shirt), of W.H. Demmons, Portland, Maine, are loading panels for the Snow Flake Factory at Sunday River Resort in Newry, Maine.
Pre-engineered Metal Building Erection: Trek, Ben
Dane, Wis.-based Quality Erectors and Sheeters Inc. employees Trek and Ben are erecting an i3 Product Development building in Middleton, Wis. Jules Brice, office manager at 1848 Construction Inc., Madison, Wis., took the photo.
Beam Installation: Eric Ziegert, Jake Barnes, and Charlie Bullins
Eric Ziegert, Jake Barnes and Charlie Bullins install metal framing at the Columbia Woodlands project in Dover, Ohio. They are employed by TalMac Construction, Dover. Darla Carlisle with TalMac took the photo.
On-site Rollforming: Justin Bird
Superior Metal Services’ Superintendent Justin Bird is loading coil and rigging the NTM SS275 standing seam rollformer for its trip up to the eave of this four-story metal building. The company is based in Boerne, Texas, and this project is an 88,812-square-foot, self-storage facility in Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas. Photo by Shawn Haney, Boerne-based SBS Construction.
Metal Roof Panel Installation: Oskar Rascon, Brian Fahrenholz, Eddie Bautista, Juan Anguiano
Santa Ana, Calif.-based Macro-Z-Technology workers (left-to-right) Oskar Rascon, Brian Fahrenholz, Eddie Bautista and Juan Anguiano prepare to install metal roof panels for the 6,000 square-foot vehicle repair shop at Marine Corps Logistics Base, Barstow, Calif. Project manager Joe Mathewson took the photo.
Column Installation: Keith Wente
In Zanesville, Ohio, Keith Wente of Big Horn Erectors, Zanesville, installs columns, portal frames and girts at the Kenworth Dealership. Photo by Darla Carlisle, TalMac Construction.
Church Restoration: Ariel Lemus
Wagner Roofing Co., Hyattsville, Md., metal foreman Ariel Lemus stands next to a custom copper louver that was replicated in-house for the historic St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Washington, D.C. The photo was taken by Wagner Roofing employee Tommy Bullough
Door Orientation: Omar Padilla
Omar Padilla of Landmark Metal Builders Inc., Sierra Vista, Ariz., stands a door jamb in Hangar D at the Falcon Field Hangars Project in Mesa, Ariz. Jay Sitek of Arizona Corporate Builders took the photo
Coping Installation: Jeremy Chenault, Jose Martinez
Jeremy Chenault and Jose Martinez of AAA Roofing Co., Aurora, Ill., install The Garland Co. Inc.’s R-Mer edge coping on the Belden Divisional Headquarters, Indianapolis. William Crawford, Harbor Pictures Co., took the picture.
Roof Bracing Installation: Mike Connors, Dennis Murray
MMS Northeast Inc., Hampton Falls, N.H., employees Mike Connors (left) and Dennis Murray (right) install roof bracing at the Dellbrook JKS project in Martha’s Vineyard, Mass. The photo was taken by general foreman Zach Wright.
Installation of Stabilization Cables: Cesar Miramontes
General contractor AutoBuilders of Allen, Texas, team member, Cesar Miramontes of MB Erectors, Millbrook, Ala., installs brackets for stabilization cables on the Bob Boyte Honda Dealership in Moss Point, Miss. Steven Bullock took this photo.
Banding Installation: Jorge Chacon
Pro Steel Inc., Yoder, Colo., employee Jorge Chacon installs banding on the Duncan Aviation building in Provo, Utah. Jeff Gallegos took this photo.
Metal Panel Preparation: Samuel Flores
Bradford Steel, Woodlake, Calif., worker Samuel Flores preps panels on a Panelizer elevated work deck at the Treehouse Almonds job site in Earlimart, Calif. Elizabeth Bradford took this photo.
Metal Fabrication: Felicito Gutierrez
Chamberlin Roofing, Farmers Branch, Texas, technician Felicito Gutierrez fabricates sheet metal pieces for installation at the Texas School for the Deaf in Austin, Texas. The photo was taken by Laurence Parent of Laurence Parent Photography.
Frame Erection: Greg and Tracey
Belleville, Ontario, Canada-based Bel-Con Design Builders Ltd. employees Greg and Tracey are erecting 150-foot clear span frames. The project was the Flying Colours Hangar in Peterborough, Ontario. Tom Gunsinger of Bel-Con took the photo.
Standing Seam Roof Installation: Luis Barrios, Wes Scull, Chris Renninger, Andy Lengle
S&S Structures Inc., Blandon, Pa., employees are (closest to farthest), kneeling: Luis Barrios, Wes Scull, unknown. Standing, white hat: Chris Renninger. Standing, gray hat: Andy Lengle. They are installing a metal roof at the Cryogenics, Vessels, Instrumentation and Piping building, Emmaus, Pa. The photo was taken by Colin Schnabel.
Lightning Rod Installation: James Milner
Smokestack Lightning Inc., Brookfield, Mass., employee James Milner is leveling an air terminal/lightning rod as part of the lightning protection system at Hampshire College in Amherst, Mass. Photo taken by William Simpson.
Preplanning: Matt Cox, Sean Wojciechowski
Eastampton, N.J.-based Thomas Phoenix International’s (TPI) foreman Matt Cox is discussing the inventory, layout and staging of 50-foot, 17,000-pound wall framing modules with TPI assembler Sean Wojciechowski. The project was a 40,000-square-foot refrigerated warehouse project called RLS Freezer Building and was erected in Delanco, N.J. TPI’s project manager, safety and training manager Joseph Allen took the photo.
Beam Clamp Tightening: Tony Sanchez
Tony Sanchez of J.B. Steel Inc., Medford, Ore., tightens a beam clamp on one of the massive rafters for the SORA (Southwest Oregon Regional Airport) Hangar in North Bend, Ore. Photo taken by J.B. Steel Inc. marketing department.
Rain Screen Installation: Ryan Garofolo, Mike Zeitler
Ryan Garofolo local #12 sheet metal worker in fluorescent yellow shirt, and Mike Zeitler local #12 sheet metal worker in the gray Garland shirt stand in front of a recently installed complete IntelliScreen rain screen system with Element wall panels. Employees of Phoenix Roofing Inc., Coraopolis, Pa., these two installed it on Ansys Hall at Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh. Brett Younger of IMETCO took this photo.
Insulation Installation: Abel Pascual, Oswaldo Hernandez
Pascual Steel Erectors Inc. employees Abel Pascual and Oswaldo Hernandez are installing the vinyl blanket for the simple saver insulation system at this Rialto, Calif., Family Dollar building. Photo taken by Marcial Pascual.
Metal Sheet Installation: Craig Locy, Josh Sloane, Greg Lowder, Dan Lowder and Glenn Gardner
Columbia Station, Ohio-based TBT Construction Services crew members Craig Locy, Josh Sloane, Greg Lowder, Dan Lowder and Glenn Gardner install metal sheets on the slope build-up and metal-over-metal portion of the JW Didado Electric facility reroofing project in Akron, Ohio. Photo taken by Bryan Turner.
Bolting and Installing Framing: Adam Schenck, Tomas Rodriguez
Crew members for the AJV Steel Services division of a.j. Veneklasen Inc., Grand Rapids, Mich., frame a new facility for McCann Industries, Marne, Mich. Adam Schenck looks on as Tomas Rodriguez (on the blue telescopic boom lift) installs roof purlins. A former temporary worker (on the orange telescoping boom lift) bolts girder beams, while a former intern (on the scissors lift) installs braces to hold roof purlins. Josh Tyron of SideCar Studios took the photo.
Metal Wall Panel Installation: Josh Hugo
Josh Hugo, Queen City Roofing & Sheet Metal, Springfield, Mo., installs an exposed fastener metal wall panel over a stone wall on the new office for Paragon Architecture in Springfield, Mo. Photo taken by Rodney Hiller.
Soffit Installation: Anthony Hanson and Nick Kromer
Anthony Hanson and Nick Kromer, Kalkreuth Roofing and Sheet Metal, Wheeling, W.Va., install a soffit panel from scaffolding at Morgan State University, Baltimore. Photo taken by Zach Harman.
Frame Assembly: Layne Kennison and David Rodriguez
Layne Kennison and David Rodriguez, DPR Construction, Redwood City, Calif., help assemble a light-gauge, cold-form, steel-frame structure. The team incorporated the load-bearing digitally fabricated steel panels to build Trellis Chino, a short-term rehabilitation facility in Chino, Calif. Photo taken by Matt Pranzo.
Installing IMPs: Zach Seibert
At Gobin Medical Facility, Mount Holly Springs, Pa., Zach Seibert installed 6-inch-thick MetlSpan CFR metal roof panels on a pre-engineered metal building by Robertson Building Systems. Seibert works for Galbraith Pre-Design Inc., Carlisle, Pa. The photo was taken by Mark E. Galbraith
Steel Track Installation: Taremaine Clarke
Crew members for Commercial Metal Building Services Corp., Fort Lauderdale, Fla., work to set steel tracks that will prepare the building for the exterior wall installation. Taremaine Clarke stands in the foreground of the Lockhart Stadium and Training Facilities project in Fort Lauderdale. The work was being done in Oct. 2019 with the Lockhart Construction Team, comprised of Miami-based Lemartec, Fort Lauderdale-based Moss, and Southfield, Mich.-based Barton Malow. Carolina Correa of Lemartec took the photo.
Notching Metal Panels: David Otters
David Otters, Alois Roofing and Sheet Metal, Allis, Wis., prepares a ribbed metal panel for installation. In September, he was working at the Walter Schroder Aquatic Center, Menomonee Falls, Wis. Photo credit: Robyn Smith
Setting a Steel Joist: Angel Salinas, Sean Hamersley, Oscar Gonzalez, Brad Eads
Angel Salinas looks on as Sean Hamersley (left) and Oscar Gonzalez (right) work off scissor lifts to set a 101-foot steel joist on the Fayetteville Public Library project in Fayetteville, Ark. Brad Eads is the crane operator, and all the men work for Crossland Construction Co. Inc., Columbus, Kan. The photo was taken by Crossland steel supervisor, Matt Richmond.
