Construction input prices were up slightly in May, mostly due to increases in the price of steel and iron.
Tag: Steel
All Decked Out
(02/26/2024)
Over the last few years of high residential renovation activity, there has been a major shift in customer priorities and purchasing decisions. Many are gravitating toward wood-alternative building materials that check multiple boxes: high...
Form and Function
(01/20/2023)
Consider these criteria when choosing metal for roofing projects.
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.