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MCA recruits executive director
Posted March 3, 2016

The Metal Construction Association (MCA) announced it is recruiting candidates for executive director. The executive director and the board of directors will shape MCA’s...
MCA Provides Roofing Installation Manual And Online Exam
Posted March 1, 2016

The Metal Construction Association (MCA) is offering a Metal Roofing Installation Manual with an online exam available at www.metalconstruction.org. The manual is a free...
Nonresidential Spending Regains Momentum in January
Posted February 29, 2016

Nonresidential construction spending crested the $700 billion mark on a seasonally adjusted annualized basis in January for the first time since March 2009, according...
Metal Building Assemblers Earn First IAS AC478 Accreditation
Posted February 28, 2016

Leading metal building assembly companies Thomas Phoenix International Inc. in Eastampton, N.J., and Merit Builders, Inc. in Rocky Ridge, Md., have become the first...
NRCA Announces 2016-17 Officers and Directors
Posted February 28, 2016

The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) announced its 2016-17 slate of officers and directors at its 129th Annual Convention held Feb. 17-19 in Orlando....
Update on New 2016 Metal Roofing Tax Credits
Posted February 28, 2016

The U.S. government approved a $500 tax credit for qualifying metal roofs installed in 2015 and 2016. This provides a new marketing opportunity for...

This Month’s Features

Pairing Standing Seam Metal with Proper Snow Control

Standing seam metal roofs with high-quality metal substrate can endure extreme temperatures and weather, including snow and blizzards.
The Benefits of DfMA in the Acceleration of Building Construction

DfMA is a strategic approach that optimizes the design process to enhance efficiency in manufacturing and assembly, ultimately leading to cost savings and faster...
Busting The Myth that Metal Roofs Hurt Wi-Fi and Cellular Signals

U.S. and Canadian homeowners are turning to residential metal roofs for plenty of good reasons. Metal roofs can last more than 50 years. They...
How Smart Material Handling Drives Construction Success

Competent contractors look for any efficiency that gives them an edge without sacrificing quality. To that end, efficient material handling has emerged as a...