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Updated Catalog Lists Continuing Education Courses from MCA and its Member Companies
Posted October 3, 2012

The Metal Construction Association (MCA) now offers an updated Course Catalogue for Continuing Metal Education. The 20-page reference lists more than 100 courses in...
AAMA’s keynote speaker to discuss the power of networking during Fall Conference
Posted September 26, 2012

Keynote Speaker Thom Singer will discuss networking strategies and the importance of forming long-term business relationships during the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) Fall...
Metals Service Center Institute Unveils New Website
Posted September 26, 2012

The Metals Service Center Institute (MSCI), a trade organization for the metals industry, unveiled a new enhanced website this week. “Over the past five...
Nine Governor Proclamations Signed in Recognition of SteelDay
Posted September 26, 2012

The governors of Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Michigan, Nevada, Oregon, Rhode Island and West Virginia have designated Friday, September 28, 2012, as SteelDay in...
MBMA Releases Second Edition of the Metal Roofing Systems Design Manual
Posted September 16, 2012

The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) announces the release of the Metal Roofing Systems Design Manual – Second Edition. The new edition updates this...
New Life Cycle Assessment Report from MCA
Posted September 16, 2012

A new Life Cycle Assessment report from the Metal Construction Association (MCA) calculates the average environmental impact of the processes and the building envelope...

This Month’s Features

The Case for Verified Fire Protection

Do not rely on performance claims alone when evaluating structural steel intumescent coatings. Ask about the test standards and verify third-party validation. It is...
Engineering Access: Designing Structural Openings in Metal Buildings For High-Traffic Use

Openings should meet the key needs of the space while minimizing obstructions and other hurdles to entry or exit from the metal building.
How Advanced PSA Tapes Support Commercial Roofing Performance

Advanced PSA tapes are proving to be more than simple sealants; they are engineered performance materials designed to meet the extreme environmental and operational...
Top 5 Tool Features To Look For

Backed by years of engineering and field experience, here are the top five features every pro should prioritize when choosing tools for metal construction...