Since this is the State of the Industry edition of Metal Construction News, it seems appropriate to report on the State of the Metal Building Contractors and Erectors Association (MBCEA).


The Metal Building Contractors and Erectors Association (MBCEA) has announced that Lefever Building Systems (LBS), headquartered in Denver, Colo., now holds AC478 accreditation administered by the International Accreditation Service (IAS).



As we wind down the first quarter of 2024, here are five important issues to keep in mind. First, let us consider onshoring. A decade ago, it was assumed American businesses would embrace a...