2023 Metal Construction Hall of Fame

In Nashville, during the 54th annual conference of the Metal Building Contractors & Erectors Association (MBCEA), which is held jointly with the Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBA), three people were honored with inclusion in the Metal Construction Hall of Fame. The event took place May 8, and more than 200 people welcomed these three innovators into the Hall.

This year’s class comprises of manufacturer representatives and a contractor, and among the three of them, they share a devotion to quality and the improvement of the industry. Each of these honorees helped change our industry, and by extension, our world around us.

The Metal Construction Hall of Fame was founded in 2012 and this is its 11th year. For the last few years, the awards program has been held during the joint conference between MBCEA and MBMA. This year’s three inductees join the 65 previous honorees who represent the breadth of the industry.

Please welcome the 2023 Metal Construction Hall of Fame inductees (follow the links to read more about them):

• Steven Robert Webster played an important role while president of MBCEA in setting the stage for the resurgence of the group as the leading association of metal building assemblers, and subsequently served as president of the Metal Building Institute.
• George F. King rejuvenated a diminishing brand—Kirby Building Systems—and introduced certification requirements to metal building manufacturers.
• Ed Karper has helped drive the increased acceptance of metal building components through his dedication and work with the Metal Construction Association (MCA) and Metal Roofing Alliance.

Honorees were named in the following categories:

• Manufacturer/Supplier
• Contractor/Installer

Thanks also to the hard work of the judges who brought their invaluable knowledge and perspective to the award process. They represent the major industry associations, while Modern Trade Communications is the founding partner and underwriter of the program:

• Mark Van Dyken, chair, MBMA
• Jennifer Heimburger, president, MBCEA
• Brian Partyka, president, MCA
• John Paul Lawrence, publisher, Kenilworth Media, Metals Group

You can learn more about all of the Metal Construction Hall of Fame honorees at www.metalconstructionnews.com/metal-construction-hall-of-fame.