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METALCON announces inaugural 40 Under 40 honorees
Recognizing the rising leaders shaping the future of metal construction METALCON has announced the inaugural honorees of its 40 Under 40 Recognition Program, celebrating 40 professionals age 40 and under who are driving the future of metal construction. The honorees represent a broad cross-section of the industry, including manufacturing, roofing, engineering, ...
The metal event of the year is here!
By Emma Peterson. With more than 250 exhibitors, expanded educational programming and interactive experiences across the show floor, METALCON continues to be the industry's premier gathering for metal construction. METALCON, the only event in the industry dedicated solely to the application of metal in design and construction, is just around ...
S-5! debuts SnoGard EF™ & presents accredited education at METALCON
S-5! delivers practical training for sales and technical professionals S-5!, the global leader in metal roof attachment solutions, will present accredited education and showcase its latest innovation at METALCON, October 7-9 in Orlando, Florida. In addition to educational sessions offering continuing education credits (CEUs), S-5! will feature SnoGard EF™, its new ...
White Castle Roofing wins “Outstanding Residential Rocky Mountain Snow Guards Project” award
By Rocky Mountain Snow Guards. 1,398 RG16 Snow Guards on stunning DaVinci® Province Slate roof. White Castle Roofing has swept the “Outstanding Residential Projects” categories in the 2026 “Show Us Our Snow Guards Contest” with wins for projects using both Rocky Mountain Snow Guards and S-5! ColorGard® 2.0 products. The Nebraska-based roofer installed ...
Solar on standing seam roofing: Solving common installation challenges
By Ali Turner, S-5! Learn installation tips for building faster, warranty-friendly solar systems on standing seam metal roofs. Standing seam metal roofs are well-suited for solar installations. Their durability and long service life provide a dependable platform for PV systems, while the raised seams enable solar modules to be mounted without ...
Winners selected in 2026 Show Us Our Snow Guards Contest by Rocky Mountain Snow Guards, Inc. and S-5!®
Roofing contractors were awarded a combined $6,000 in prizes for their winning projects! Rocky Mountain Snow Guards, Inc., a leader in the snow retention industry, and S-5!, the inventor of engineered, manufactured, metal roof attachments, have announced the four outstanding project winners in the 2026 Show Us Our Snow Guards Contest. Roofing ...
ColorGard® 2.0 and a smarter approach to snow retention on metal roofs
By Fiona Maguire-O'Shea, S-5! Explore this subject matter expert interview featuring Jon Moss, S-5! R&D manager. Each year, rooftop avalanches cause costly property damage, personal injury and even death. On metal roofs, snowpack can suddenly release and dump heavy volumes of snow and ice below the eaves in a matter of seconds, ...
Case study: PING Europe
By S-5! A custom-designed solar PV system for PING Europe required the right clamp solution to suit the facility’s unique trapezoidal roof system; S-5! emerged as the best provider. PING, a leading golf equipment manufacturer operates its European headquarters in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, where 250 employees assemble and distribute golf equipment to the ...
Soaring “Freedom Mobile Arch” focuses on roof safety
Massive snow retention system installed. Just weeks away from completion, the PNE Amphitheatre in Vancouver will feature one of the longest timber arch roofs in the world. Created of 60 interlaced timber arches that form into six remarkable barrel vaults, the massive 344-foot-wide starburst roof span will cover a 10,000-seat open-air ...
Rail-less solar mounting supports remote rooftop solar project in Peru
By Fiona Maguire-O’Shea, S-5! Projects like Soledad illustrate the role innovative mounting systems can play in expanding renewable energy access while reducing installation costs and complexity. Reliable electricity remains a major barrier to economic growth in remote communities worldwide. In Soledad, Peru, an Amazon rainforest community reached only after days of travel ...
