The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) announced a coalition of industry trade associations representing contractors, consultants, and manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada has completed its Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing for Q3...
Tag: MCA
The Metal Construction Association (MCA) announced the establishment of the MCA Scholarship Program for employees of member companies. The program is exclusive to MCA members, their spouses, children, and grandchildren. Scholarships will provide financial...
Report: reroofing grows in Q2
(08/29/2023)
A coalition of industry trade associations representing contractors, consultants, and manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada completed a Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing for Q2 of 2023, the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)...
This Month’s Features
Batten Seam Roofing: Traditional Craft Meets Modern Metal
Once a staple of historic handcrafted European architecture, batten seam metal roofing is reemerging as a fashionable choice in today’s construction market. Blending time-tested...
A Career To Remember: W. Lee Shoemaker of the MBMA
After 32 years as the director of research and engineering at the Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA), W. Lee Shoemaker, Ph. D, P.E., will...
The Case for Verified Fire Protection
Do not rely on performance claims alone when evaluating structural steel intumescent coatings. Ask about the test standards and verify third-party validation. It is...
Engineering Access: Designing Structural Openings in Metal Buildings For High-Traffic Use
Openings should meet the key needs of the space while minimizing obstructions and other hurdles to entry or exit from the metal building.