Seaside and coastal environments are beautiful locations for window views but also present some of the most challenging conditions for metal coatings. High-performance finishes offer optimal protection for exterior-facing aluminum products while enhancing their...
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The November 2026 issue of Metal Construction News is now available!
The November 2026 edition of Metal Construction News is now available!

Cold-formed steel buildings come of age
If you’ve spent any time around cold‑formed buildings, you know cold‑formed steel is in a class of its own. It’s precise, efficient, stubbornly strong,...

Ice damming is not just a leak—it’s an outright thermal failure
For facility managers in the Midwest Industrial Corridor, winter is the ultimate stress test. But while most maintenance teams focus on visible snow accumulation,...

The upside to the downslide
Newly built hotels are “low-hanging fruit” for Colorado contractor Nick Piontek. Because building owners are looking to save costs, they often don’t include snow...


