Metal buildings offer several key advantages for construction projects: off-site prefabrication, efficient assembly, and the delivery of a fully enclosed, weather-tight solution.
Tag: Metal Building Systems
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.
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.
This Month’s Features
How Building Codes Are Shaping the Future of Metal Roofing
Metal roofing components are increasingly recognized for their aesthetic and structural benefits and their vital role in protecting buildings against wind, rain, hail, fire,...
Breathe New Life into Old Metal Buildings
Back in the 1970s and 1980s, entrepreneurs built their dreams under roofs that offered little more than “shade and shelter.” Metal buildings were the...
Skilled Trades Easing the Transition from Military to Civilian Life
According to a study produced by the Wounded Warrior Project, 40 percent of veterans struggle to find full-time employment after their contract ends, and...
How Building Codes Affect the Cost of Your Metal Building
While design complexity is the most tangible driver of overall metal building project costs, the fine print of building codes could significantly impact a...