Before we celebrate the winners, let’s celebrate the judges

by anthony_capkun_2 | 14 November 2026 2:08 pm

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THE HONOREES of MCN’s 2026 Project Excellence Awards will be revealed in the December 2026 edition of Metal Construction News … just a few weeks away!

Our judges had their work cut out for them, reviewing so many amazing entries across categories that included Metal Building Systems, Metal Roofing, Metal Walls, and Metal Craftsmanship.

In the end, they identified a total of 14 honorees: Gold (5), Silver (5), and Bronze (4).

A truly special thank you to Bill Beals, Charles Bloszies, Jerrard Hall, Melanie Kowal, Corey Lincoln, Alan Scott, Daniel Sweeney, Shreeyash Tavhare, and Robert Tiffin for your countless volunteer hours reviewing dozens of submissions.

We couldn’t have done it without you!

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BILL BEALS
A 40-year veteran of the metal building industry, Bill serves as district manager at Therm-All[3]. He contributes to several committees, including MBMA’s Energy Committee and NIA’s Laminators Committee, and is a member of both ASHRAE and ICC. Bill has contributed to over 100 articles and reference guides on commercial energy codes, and was inducted into MCN’s Metal Construction Hall of Fame in 2024.

CHARLES BLOSZIES, FAIA, SE, LEED AP
An architect, structural engineer, writer, and educator, Charles is principal of The Office of Charles Bloszies Ltd[4]. He has taught in the design studios of California College of the Arts, the University of California San Diego, and the University of Pennsylvania. Charles is the author of “Old Buildings, New Designs | Architectural Transformations,” published by Princeton Architectural Press in 2011.

ALAN SCOTT, FAIA, LEED FELLOW, LEED AP BD+C, O+M, WELL AP, CEM
Vice president and resilience leader with CannonDesign[5], Alan has nearly four decades of experience advancing sustainable, resilient, and high-performance buildings. He co-chairs the AIA’s Resilience and Disaster Response Committee and serves as vice-chair of the USGBC’s LEED Resilience Working Group. A frequent conference speaker and contributing author to Metal Architecture magazine, Alan has written extensively about metal building systems, building enclosures, and climate resilience.

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JERRARD HALL
Jerrard is an architectural designer with more than a decade of experience across commercial, civic, retail, hospitality, workplace, and urban design projects. His experience ranges from early design and visualization through documentation, permitting, and construction administration, with a strong focus on building envelopes, materials, and how design ideas come together in the field.

COREY LINCOLN
Corey has spent more than 12 years in the metal construction industry, building deep technical expertise across metal roof and wall panel systems. He expanded into cold-formed steel building systems when he joined Metal Sales Manufacturing as a business development manager. Corey later launched his own CFS building business and also serves as a business development manager for ACT Building Systems[7].

DANIEL SWEENEY
Daniel is general manager and partner at BB Gunn Contracting Ltd.[8], a leading metal building systems erection contractor, and is the current president of MBCEA’s Ontario Chapter. With 19 years of progressive experience spanning field erection, manufacturing, and executive operations, Daniel offers an end-to-end perspective on the PEMB industry.

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ROBERT TIFFIN
Robert is the national accounts manager at Silvercote[10]. As the past president of MBCEA and chair of MBMA’s Architects Committee, he leverages his insights and network to connect peers and promote best practices. Robert’s efforts have resulted in advancements in industry standards and a greater acceptance of metal building systems as versatile, sustainable, and aesthetically pleasing solutions.

MELANIE KOWAL
A longtime media professional with a background in broadcast journalism, Melanie is the executive publisher of Metal Construction News[11] and Metal Architecture[12]. Since joining Metal Construction News, she has become immersed in the metal construction and design communities, working with contractors, manufacturers, architects, associations, and industry professionals.

SHREEYASH TAVHARE
Shreeyash works as senior assistant project manager at Kovach Enclosure Systems[13], specializing in architectural facade and building envelope systems. After training as a junior architect, he moved to the U.S. to pursue his Master’s in Construction Management and Technology. He is also a PMI-certified Project Management Professional.

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MCN’s Project Excellence Awards recognize innovation, craftsmanship, and achievement in industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential construction. The Call for Nominations[14] for next year’s edition will open Spring 2027.

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