Metal Roofing
Braving the storm with metal
By Central States Manufacturing. Metal roofing provides next-level resilience in the face of harsh weather conditions. Today, severe weather conditions are no longer a what if, but when. As storms and climates grow increasingly volatile across the United States, this new normal has changed the way home and building ...
Maximizing Metal Margins With MetalVue
Metal roofing is exploding across every segment of construction, and contractors who want to grow need to be paying attention. In this MetalTalk ™, sponsored by Sherwin-Williams, we dive into what is driving that demand and how contractors can capitalize on it, whether they are adding metal for the first ...
Why distilleries and breweries are choosing metal building systems
By The Coffee Shops™. An MBMA report highlights how metal building systems support production, design and expansion for beverage facilities. The craft beverage industry continues to expand across the United States, creating new opportunities for facilities designed to support production, retail experiences and future growth. According to the “Distilleries ...
Revealing the 2026 Metal Construction News Hall of Fame inductees
Honoring industry leaders for lifetimes of contribution and service to the metal industry. In 2012, the Metal Constructon News Hall of Fame was formed through a collaboration with the Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA), Metal Construction Association (MCA) and Metal Building Contractors and Erectors Association (MBCEA) to recognize "those individuals who ...
In wildfire zones, these roof systems outlast the competition
By The Coffee Shops™. Learn how metal roofing systems meet the strictest codes to protect properties in fire-prone areas. Wildfire risk is reshaping roofing requirements across large portions of the country, especially in Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) areas where homes border natural vegetation. In a document titled “Metal Roofing in ...
Why training is the key to success in metal roofing
By Jenny Yu. Certification and education are becoming essential as metal roofing demand accelerates. As demand for metal roofing continues to rise, contractors are increasingly looking for ways to enter or expand in the segment. In a recent Roofing Road Trips® episode, Heidi J. Ellsworth spoke with Ray Kimble, ...
Enter to win the MCA Scholarship!
Let's create brighter futures; apply for the MCA Scholarship Program! The Metal Construction Association Scholarship Program benefits member company employees and their families. In our third year, the MCA Scholarship program awards funds for education to member company employees and the employees’ spouses, children, and grandchildren! Just by being a ...
Construction faces opportunity and headwinds in a two-speed economy
By Fiona Maguire-O’Shea, METALCON. Keynote insights highlight rising costs, uneven demand and sectors driving construction forward. Before leaders of the metal building industry in Colorado Springs, Colorado, keynote speaker Anirban Basu, a widely respected industry economist, underscored both the opportunities and headwinds facing construction: the U.S. economy is still growing, but ...
Explore the rise of barndominiums in modern construction
By The Coffee Shops. Attendees of this METALCON Live! will gain a deeper understanding of materials, collaboration and opportunities in barndominium construction. On May 20, 2026, MetalCoffeeShop® will host a METALCON Live! panel titled “Barndominiums: Building Smarter With Metal,” bringing together industry experts to explore how this fast-growing segment ...
Automation, craftsmanship and culture define the future of metal building manufacturing
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Inside a visit to Schulte Building Systems with Sherwin-Williams showcasing innovation, people and performance. My recent visit to Schulte Building Systems alongside Sherwin-Williams offered a firsthand look at what happens when advanced manufacturing meets deep-rooted craftsmanship and an exceptional company culture. It was more than a plant tour; ...
