As wildfires rage across the American West, hurricanes intensify in the Southeast, and insurance markets tighten nationwide, the demand for fire-resilient, climate-ready buildings is no longer theoretical—it’s urgent.
Tag: Metal Building Systems
Fiberglass Insulation for Metal Building Systems
(06/02/2025)
Through the work of various industry organizations, recent updates have been made regarding thermal performance (R-value) verification, surface burning characteristics verification, and ensuring metal buildings insulated with fiberglass can comply with whole-building air leakage...
Metal buildings have come a long way from their basic beginnings. Once regarded as simple, cookie-cutter structures limited to warehouses and storage facilities, today’s metal buildings represent sophisticated, highly customizable solutions suitable for almost...
In recent decades, the growth of pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMBs) has outpaced that of traditional structural steel buildings.
Are You Ready to Challenge Your Metal Building IQ?
(03/11/2025)
Do you know metal building systems inside and out? Test your knowledge with this quiz.
Metal building systems are an ideal solution that meets customer demands in an increasingly complex construction landscape.
This Month’s Features
Metal Tray Systems Bring Brick Rainscreens To The Next Level
As rainscreen assemblies continue to accelerate their prevalence across North America, engineered brick rainscreens—utilizing metal tray systems—have emerged, offering significant value for architects and...
What’s Under the Metal? Five Underlayment Questions to Consider
While there are many underlayment materials in the market, choosing a synthetic or self-adhered underlayment is a good starting point.
How Insulated Metal Panels Save Valuable Time on Construction Projects
Insulated metal panels (IMPs) are a strong alternative to traditional building materials such as concrete when accelerating project timelines without sacrificing quality or performance.
What Defines Excellence in Metal Building Construction
Excellence in metal building construction is not accidental—it is intentional. It is built on experience, foresight, and a relentless focus on doing what is...