Mission Accomplished
(10/28/2023)
Metal is a sustainable material—but it also protects against the elements.
Tag: metal architecture
Lean into Learning
(10/27/2023)
Leadership, education, and research—all key to the metal building industry.
Ready for My Closeout
(10/22/2023)
Project closeout is the final stage of the construction process. In this stage, a building project is turned over to the owner(s) while the contractor wraps up the project. MCN sat down with Keith...
Stand and Deliver
(10/20/2023)
Standing seam panels and curved applications offer choice—and fewer construction headaches.
What’s Your Bid/No Bid Strategy?
(10/19/2023)
Many construction companies do not really have a clear estimating and bidding strategy defining the type of projects they want to win, pursue, or propose on. In fact, the most common sales and marketing...
Spotting Opportunities
(10/01/2023)
Our industry events, reports, and meetings are designed to give companies an advantage.
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.