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Metal Construction Association announces 2026 scholarship recipients
6+ day, 10+ min ago (145+ words) The Metal Construction Association announced the recipients of the 2026 MCA Scholarship Program, which supports the educational goals of employees of MCA member companies and their families. Congratulations to the following: Hannah Bergthold (Mc Elroy Metal) Mattias Carney (S-5!) Colton Burks (Mc…...
John Scorsone and Mike Clements complete leadership development program
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (119+ words) Both John and Mike have dedicated more than 20 years to the Metalw'rks Series product line, says ATAS, and continue to play a vital role following its acquisition by ATAS in 2025. "At ATAS, investing in people is a top priority, and…...
Malco earns Governor's Workplace Safety Award
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (187+ words) The Malco Group has earned the 2025 Governor's Workplace Safety Award for demonstrating excellence in safety and health, protecting its workforce from injuries, illnesses, and workplace incidents. Congratulations! "Malco's top priority is keeping our team members safe," said Anthony Rivera, environmental…...
Direct Metals celebrates 30 years of supplying specialty metal and fiberglass
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (91+ words) Specialty metal and fiberglass provider Direct Metals Company LLC is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Congratulations! Founded in 1996, Direct Metals carries perforated metal, bar grating, expanded metal, safety grating, fiberglass grating, architectural metals, and wire mesh products. Its products are available in…...
Red Bud supports Phoenix Steel with new metal processing equipment
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (145+ words) Phoenix Steel Processing LLC (Cleveland, Ohio) recently installed a Red Bud heavy gauge cut-to-length line with stretcher leveling, including a fully automatic packaging line. The new line will increase throughput while reducing personnel requirements. It includes a prep station for…...
MCN's report from the Rockies
1+ week, 2+ day ago (1698+ words) As a newbie, there is perhaps no better way to sink my teeth into the metal building industry than by attending the Annual Conference of the Metal Building Contractors and Erectors Association (MBCEA) and Spring Meeting of the Metal Building…...
A jobsite crane isn't always the answer
1+ week, 2+ day ago (1276+ words) On many metal building jobsites, telehandlers are already a primary tool for unloading deliveries and staging materials. With the right attachments, they can be used for more than just steel placement and lifting applications, such as raising structural steel into…...
The smallest component, the biggest risk in metal roofing
1+ week, 2+ day ago (1098+ words) A metal roof may be sold on longevity, but on many projects, the service life of the system is determined by one of the smallest components on the roof. Panels, coatings, and profiles usually get attention, but when exposed-fastener metal…...
Aluminum sunshade systems: Balancing aesthetics, performance, and sustainability
1+ week, 2+ day ago (1057+ words) Sunshades present a recognizable and functional feature for commercial buildings, and their role is growing. Once associated primarily with warm-climate construction, exterior shading and solar control systems are now installed on buildings across every U. S. climate zone, appearing on educational campuses,…...
Hatching a plan to protect rooftop workers
1+ week, 2+ day ago (958+ words) Roof access comes in many forms, depending on how a facility is initially designed. The most common forms are internal stairways leading up to a secure roof access point, exterior fixed ladders ascending the side of the building, or internal…...