For over 60 years MBMA has worked to further its mission: to conduct research, to help advance building codes and standards and to educate the construction community. Our passion is to support a strong, sustainable metal building systems industry that meets the needs of owners and the overall society.

MBMA and its manufacturing members have worked together as partners to further its mission: to conduct research, to help advance building codes and standards and to educate the construction community. Our passion is to support a strong, sustainable metal building systems industry that meets the needs of owners and the overall society.

Metal building systems are far more sophisticated today than they were a decade ago; and due to MBMA’s leading-edge research programs, further evolution is not far down the road.

MBMA has invested heavily in engineering technology, fabrication concepts, structural improvements, and building quality. As a result, buildings today are far better in terms of cost, strength, function and aesthetics. Through these innovations, we are moving the industry to a higher level and helping to position the industry for long-term growth and greater acceptance. Metal is the solution for most low-rise buildings.

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Why Join MBMA?

By becoming a member of MBMA, you can participate directly in MBMA's research and code activities, energy and sustainability projects, and insurance and safety programs. This work is achieved through nine committees that are comprised of companies just like yours that want to make a difference in our industry. This is a membership-driven association, so be prepared to take an active role.

• Technical Expertise: MBMA’s technical staff are experts on structural design, energy code compliance, fire resistance and sustainability.

• Proprietary Statistical Data: Sales and shipment trends, market share and geographic distribution down to the county level.

• Access to Projects: Metal building projects that are only available to MBMA members and AC472-accredited companies.

• Networking: Join your peers, suppliers and competitors to work together for the advancement of the industry.

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Sustainable and Earth-Friendly

From a product perspective, metal buildings are good for the environment because they are made from recycled steel, are 100% recyclable, and produce a low carbon footprint. Cool metal roof coatings repel heat, reduce the urban heat island effect, increase solar reflectivity (decreasing energy consumption) and are designed to simply clip on optional solar panels. Further, waste steel accumulated during fabrication is recycled.

From a performance perspective, metal building panels promote energy efficiency because they are designed to incorporate fiberglass or rigid board insulation of varying thicknesses, thus enhancing insulation values. The ability to house additional insulation creates an energy-tight environment. And, insulation can also be easily added and increased within the roof cavity without removing the roof. Further, the interlocking edges of metal building panels provide excellent weather-tightness. From a construction perspective, offsite fabrication reduces construction equipment emissions; and faster cleanup is achieved because metal buildings generate over 50% less jobsite waste than other construction materials.

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MBMA's 2023 Annual Report: Metal Building Systems - A Sustainable Future

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2024 MBMA Student Design Competition Now Open

CLEVELAND, OHIO – www.mbma.com: The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) 2024 Student Design Competition is now open for entries. This year’s contest asks architecture students to create an innovative metal building design for a new campus recreation center and sports complex that will serve the student population. More than $30,000 ...
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2024 MBMA Student Design Competition Now Open

CLEVELAND, OHIO – www.mbma.com: The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) 2024 Student Design Competition is now open for entries. This year’s contest asks architecture students to create an innovative metal building design for a new campus recreation center and sports complex that will serve the student population. More than $30,000 ...
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