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Metal siding on the rise: How performance, data and design are reshaping exterior walls
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Fire resistance, durability and design innovation are driving new demand. Metal siding is experiencing significant growth across residential and light commercial construction, and the reasons go far beyond aesthetics. In 2026, homeowners and contractors are increasingly choosing metal wall systems because they solve some of the ...
Coil coatings and metal systems: Driving performance across the modern jobsite
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Advanced coatings and integrated metal systems give contractors new ways to deliver durability, efficiency and design flexibility. Metal is moving well beyond traditional roofing and siding applications into some of the most dynamic areas of today’s building envelope. A major factor behind that shift is coil ...
Why more homeowners and contractors are turning to metal roofing
By Jenny Yu. As homeowner interest in metal roofing continues to grow, contractors can leverage new tools and resources to establish themselves in the metal space. As demand for metal roofing continues to rise, contractors are finding new opportunities to expand their offerings, increase margins and deliver long-term value to ...
Luxury living starts at the top: Why roofing is driving high-end home design in 2026
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Elevating homes through performance, design and outdoor living integration. Luxury building and remodeling in 2026 is shifting in a very important way. It is no longer about bigger homes or more elaborate finishes. Today’s luxury is about how a home performs, how it supports daily living ...
Real-World Education on Metal Design—Built for You
You're invited to earn up to 3 CEs at a new, half-day educational program on May 29 in Chicago. Form, Function, and Finish: Designing with Metal is being developed and delivered by the Metal Construction Association (MCA)—the industry authority the use of metal in the building envelope. Breakfast is included, ...
Form, Function, + Finish: Designing with Metal
The Metal Construction Association (MCA) is hosting a new education program for architects, designers, and specifiers in the Chicago region! This new in-person event is a standalone education program created by MCA and sponsored by Sherwin-Williams. Form, Function, and Finish: Designing with Metal is a half-day event held the morning of ...
Hit the FRSA road early: Don’t miss this metal roofing event!
By Jenny Yu. The MetalVue Roadshow is set to provide contractors with the knowledge, resources and confidence to develop metal roofing businesses that last. Before the Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA) Convention and Expo officially begins, attendees have an opportunity to get the party started early ...
Keeping up with metal demand
By Jenny Yu. Explore how contractors can overcome common barriers and transform their workflows with the proper training and resources. In a recent Lunch & Learn titled “Building Better Metal Roofing Installers,” host Megan Ellsworth spoke with John Sheridan, MCS Influencer and owner of Sheridan Metal Resources, ...
Real-world education on metal design — Built for you
By Metal Construction Alliance. Join us to learn design‑focused, technical and practical tips from three experts, including an award-winning architect and an industry-leading specifier! You're invited to earn up to three continuing education (CE) credits at a new, half-day educational program on May 29, 2026 in Chicago. Form, Function, and Finish: Designing ...
Metal Construction Hall of Fame welcomes newest inductees at MBCEA Annual Conference
Industry leaders were recognized for decades of innovation, mentorship and impact across metal buildings, insulated metal panels and metal roofing. The 2026 Metal Building Contractors and Erectors Association (MBCEA) Annual Conference Awards Ceremony featured the Metal Construction News Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Metal Construction News publisher Melanie Kowal and ...
