The latest episode of the Metal Construction News Hypersteel Podcast dives into one of the fastest-growing innovations in the metal building world – Hypersteel™, a cold-formed steel system that’s changing how builders design, order, and...
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Built with Metal – Ep. 003 – MetalForming
(10/06/2025)
In our latest episode of Built with Metal, Metal Construction News Executive Publisher Melanie Kowal sits down with Stephen Gosk, CEO, and Chad Rowe, Director of Business Development at MetalForming – a leading provider of precision equipment for shaping, cutting, and forming metal....
Built with Metal – Ep. 002 – ATAS International
(09/08/2025)
In this episode, Executive Publisher Melanie Kowal sits down with Lee Ann Slattery, Sales Support Manager at ATAS International, Vice Chair of the Metal Construction Association, and an advocate for women in the trades.
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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.