Two Industry Leaders. One Unified Vision. SGH Concepts acquires Elward Systems. SPONSORED SGH Concepts, a premier provider of custom architectural building enclosure systems, announced that it has acquired Elward Systems, representing a major strategic milestone for the commercial construction industry.

Building with metal composite materials After the original metal composite material patent expired, the market has seen tremendous increases in global adoption, producers, innovation, and the availability of materials and coatings.

White Castle, Bulldog, and On Point know their guards Rocky Mountain Snow Guards and S-5! have announced the four project winners in the 2026 “Show us our snow guards contest”.

AWIP strengthens commercial leadership with Harrell and Nickel promotions Strengthening its commercial leadership team, IMP and building envelope solutions provider All Weather Insulated Panels has promoted Kim Harrell to vice president of sales and Jacob Nickel to director of commercial sales.

Customer loyalty starts with a date Remember when you were first dating? To get to know the other person, you would spend a lot of time talking and doing things together, writes George Hedley. Just like dating, building strong customer relationships takes commitment, time, and constant contact.

The October issue of MCN is now available! Some of the Features you’ll find in this month’s edition include: Cold-formed steel buildings come of age; Ice damming is not just a leak but a thermal failure; Choosing the right safety gear in 2026; and Certified louvers for hurricane-prone regions.

Reflective surfaces, ventilated assemblies can improve roof performance Metal roof systems are often specified for energy-conscious homes, thanks to their reflectivity and resiliency. However, thermal performance is influenced by more than just the roofing material itself.

From erectors to engineers: AISC names 2027 IDEAS Awards jury “By assembling a team that mirrors the diverse, integrated nature of modern project teams, we’re ensuring that our winners don’t just demonstrate technical excellence—they represent the future of how we design and build together,” said Erin Conaway, PE, AISC’s senior director of building initiatives.