Metal Construction News
  September 9, 2026
Supply chain resilience in metal construction
Supply chain resilience in metal construction
For decades, metal construction supply chain strategy was defined by achieving efficiency. The more optimized the supply chain, the more competitive it would be. “However, the past several years have challenged that assumption,” writes George Ninikas.
Deadline this Friday: MCN Project Excellence
Deadline this Friday: MCN Project Excellence
September 11 is the final day to enter our 40th annual Project Excellence Awards. Thank you to everyone who has already submitted a project. If yours isn’t among them yet, there’s still time ... but not much. We look forward to recognizing your team’s outstanding work.
Roofing Alliance awards $114,000 in scholarships
The organization’s Melvin Kruger Scholarship Program offers two scholarship opportunities: Accredited University and Accredited CTE. For 2026-2027, a total of $59,000 was awarded for new scholarships and $55,000 for 12 renewals.
 
Enter your project. Deadline Sep. 11.
Enter your project. Deadline Sep. 11.
Voting opens for Metalcon product awards
Voting opens for Metalcon product awards
The metal construction industry’s premier event has announced that voting is now open for the 2026 Top Product Awards. Voting takes less than four minutes, and you can vote for your favorite in each category.
What should be your estimator’s top priority?
What should be your estimator’s top priority?
“I visited a commercial contractor and asked the estimator what his primary goal was,” writes Profit Building columnist George Hedley. “To win work,” was the response. A common response, says Hedley, “but there is a more important goal at play.”
Got something to teach MBCEA members?
Got something to teach MBCEA members?
Got a talent for helping contractors, erectors, and business leaders build stronger organizations, develop their workforce, improve financial performance, and gain greater visibility into project success? If so, MBCEA is seeking presenters.
Velux showcases daylighting at its first U.S. Experience Center
Velux showcases daylighting at its first U.S. Experience Center
Located at 312 Castro Street in Mountain View, Calif., the Experience Center is hosting an open house on September 18, featuring live music, a photo booth, guided tours, special guests, and the chance to win two skylights.
 
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