Metal Construction News
  August 26, 2026
Built to weather in Oregon
Built to weather in Oregon
The City of Bend wanted to consolidate five public works departments into a single campus, with exterior walls clad in 102,360 square feet of vertical box-rib A606 weathering steel siding.
Commercial and industrial architecture billings haven’t grown in four years
Commercial and industrial architecture billings haven’t grown in four years
AIA reports billings have declined at architecture firms of all specializations, and architecture services employment dropped by 100 positions in June (the most current data available).
A jobsite crane isn’t always the answer
Telehandlers are already a primary tool for unloading deliveries and staging materials. With the right attachments, they can be used for more than just steel placement and lifting applications.
 
Enter your project. Deadline Sep. 11.
Enter your project. Deadline Sep. 11.
DC boom masks 7.9% decline in nonresidential spending
DC boom masks 7.9% decline in nonresidential spending
“Despite an ongoing data center construction boom, private nonresidential construction spending has declined to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $745.3 billion since the April 2025 peak,” said economist Anirban Basu.
Nonresidential construction retains hiring momentum in June
Nonresidential construction retains hiring momentum in June
The construction industry added 11,000 jobs on net in June, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has expanded by 64,000 jobs.
American Buildings’ Authorized Builders showcase metal building expertise
American Buildings’ Authorized Builders showcase metal building expertise
The winners of American Buildings’ 2026 Excellence in Design Awards demonstrate how the company’s Authorized Builders are applying creativity and expertise.
 
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