Metal Construction News
  September 23, 2026
Shop Talk: Levelers versus straighteners for coil processing
Shop Talk: Levelers versus straighteners for coil processing
These two machines often get confused with each other, writes Matt Werner. Understanding the differences between the two is crucial for successful material processing.
An all-metal experience at METALCON
An all-metal experience at METALCON
For three days in October, metal takes center stage in Orlando. In this edition of Editor’s Corner, Judy Geller and Lee Ann Slattery join Anthony Capkun to share what they are most looking forward to at METALCON.
“A symbolic building of Budapest has been reborn”
By the turn of the century, Hungary’s “People’s Stadium” was crumbling and later demolished. Rising in its place is Puskas Arena, which features stainless steel structures finished with wire mesh following the curve of the new stadium.
What’s new in metal roofing tools?
What’s new in metal roofing tools?
In this episode of Built with Metal, Melanie Kowal is joined by Malco Tools’ Shane Norman to talk about what’s new for the metal roofing trade, and what Malco will be demonstrating at METALCON.
Commodity price growth quadruples as aluminum jumps 40.9%
Commodity price growth quadruples as aluminum jumps 40.9%
Construction cost pressures are shifting from labor to materials, with related commodity prices rising 13.3% year-over-year as tariffs, metals supply constraints, and demand from data centers and infrastructure projects push input costs higher.
Can cold-formed steel buildings simplify construction?
Can cold-formed steel buildings simplify construction?
In this MCN DemoCast, Ryan Cox explores how an all-cold-formed structural system, standardized components, bolted connections, and lighter, shorter framing members can simplify erection and reduce equipment and labor requirements.
 
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