The new Davidson Center folio was created in coordination with the U.S. Space & Rocket Center and Gresham Smith. The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) has published “Davidson Center for Space Exploration” as part of its Architectural Significance in Metal Buildings series. This 18-page folio adds to MBMA’s library of free, ...
By Dani Sheehan. Invest in the future of metal buildings with a new approach to training, recruitment and retention. A skilled labor shortage continues to challenge the metal building sector. Inconsistent craft skills, a lack of standardized techniques and the absence of a national database for trained workers have made recruiting and ...
By Fiona Maguire-O'Shea, METALCON staff writer. As the industry braces for further volatility, the messages conveyed emphasize the need for adaptability, vigilance and collaboration. Navigating a turbulent economic landscape has become the order of the day for the metal construction industry. In a recent webinar hosted by METALCON Online, industry leaders came ...
New website design makes navigation a breeze — metal building and design materials and resources are easier to access now than ever. The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) has redesigned its website, MBMA.com and it is now live. The new design is easier to navigate, makes finding association resources simpler and ...
John Paul Cardin joins as assistant director of research and engineering and Vincent Sagan is promoted to director of codes and standards. The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) has added John Paul (JP) Cardin, PE, to its staff and promoted Vincent Sagan, PE. John Paul recently joined the association as assistant ...
The 2024 Student Design Competition had the largest turnout since establishment, with a total of 49 entries from schools across North America. The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) is pleased to announce the winners of its fourth annual Student Design Competition. On February 25, 2025, the association granted $31,000 in awards ...
MBMA members work with industry professionals, architects and building designers, educators, building code officials and others to advance the metal building systems industry. The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) welcomes six new members to the rolls of the metal building systems leader. Waldroop Steel joins as a building system member, with ...
Industry experts drive innovative programming. METALCON, the metal construction industry’s only global event dedicated to the application of metal in construction and design, introduces its 2025 advisory council. Comprising leading experts across all facets of the industry, the council is dedicated to bringing new educational programming, hands-on skills training, clinics and ...
Dr. Roger A. LaBoube made huge contributions to the metal building industry, not just in his research, but in being the focal point for teaching cold-formed steel design in the United States. The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) presented Dr. Roger A. LaBoube with the 2025 Dr. Duane S. Ellifritt Research ...
By Metal Building Manufacturers Association. Join Tony Bouquot as he visits the USA BMX Track in the latest “Travels with Tony” video. Metal buildings are all around us, you just might not notice them all! In the “Travels with Tony” series, the Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) explores a variety ...