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George Smeja: With the support of his family, Smeja grew his company with hard work, expert craftsmanship and great passion for the metal building industry
Posted October 31, 2015

2015 Metal Construction Hall of Fame By Christopher Brinckerhoff George Smeja, co-founder of McHenry, Ill.-based Metalmaster Roofmaster Inc., was always building. Building a family,...
2014 Metal Construction Hall of Fame
Posted November 4, 2014

By Paul Deffenbaugh Metal Construction News is proud to announce the five honorees for the 2014 Metal Construction Hall of Fame. On October 2,...
Chuck Howard: A dedication and passion for metal roofing
Posted October 31, 2014

2014 Metal Construction Hall of Fame By Paul Deffenbaugh In 1979, one of Chuck Howard’s, P.E., metal building customers asked him if it was...
Daniel Zabcik: Helping companies achieve success while training customers and employees
Posted October 31, 2014

2014 Metal Construction Hall of Fame By Marcy Marro During the 40 years Daniel (Dan) D. Zabcik spent in the metal construction industry, he...
Jim Bush: A passion for proper detailing and installation helps a company grow
Posted October 31, 2014

2014 Metal Construction Hall of Fame By Paul Deffenbaugh Jim Bush recently celebrated 30 years working at ATAS International Inc. in Allentown, Pa. After...
King Husein: On the back of a simple concept, Husein has built a business that has transformed an industry
Posted October 31, 2014

2014 Metal Construction Hall of Fame King Husein has built Madera, Calif.- based Span Construction and Engineering into the country’s largest metal building construction...

This Month’s Features

How Building Codes Are Shaping the Future of Metal Roofing

Metal roofing components are increasingly recognized for their aesthetic and structural benefits and their vital role in protecting buildings against wind, rain, hail, fire,...
Breathe New Life into Old Metal Buildings

Back in the 1970s and 1980s, entrepreneurs built their dreams under roofs that offered little more than “shade and shelter.” Metal buildings were the...
Skilled Trades Easing the Transition from Military to Civilian Life

According to a study produced by the Wounded Warrior Project, 40 percent of veterans struggle to find full-time employment after their contract ends, and...
How Building Codes Affect the Cost of Your Metal Building

While design complexity is the most tangible driver of overall metal building project costs, the fine print of building codes could significantly impact a...