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Behind the steel: How design flexibility is redefining metal buildings
Behind the steel: How design flexibility is redefining metal buildings
April 6, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.
By Jesse Sanchez. Custom aesthetics meet function in the evolving world of metal construction. In this episode of MetalCast™, host Karen Edwards sat down with Central States Manufacturing leaders Jennifer Davis and Ahmed Abdelaal who peeled back the layers of what makes today’s pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMBs) more than just utilitarian shells. ... Read More

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Building smarter: A revolution in metal construction
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Top February articles: Tradeshow season and industry expertise
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More than a business: Roofing acts of good
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Top January stories: Honoring industry legends, redefining modern construction and the importance of proactive care
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RAFTRx acquires Kingdom Krafters, strengthens industry leadership
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MBMA launches new website, MBMA.com
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Amrize to deliver next phase of value creation as standalone company
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Record-breaking International Roofing Expo returns to San Antonio elevating industry standards
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Innovation with female perspectives in metal roofing
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Professional presentation with AI
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Safety

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Integrating new roofers with safety in mind
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Safety first: Managing crane operations near power lines on roofing sites
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7 tips for safely installing snow guards
Mastering risk in roofing
Mastering risk in roofing
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Products & Services

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A manufacturer’s promise to protect your project
Understanding the ABCs of HVAC/R
Understanding the ABCs of HVAC/R
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Supporting contractors with nationwide reach and local expertise
Meet Tremco’s AlphaGuard™ BIO roof restoration system
Meet Tremco’s AlphaGuard™ BIO roof restoration system
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Maximize metal roofing leads when you name your price
Learn from the best in the business at TRANSFORM 25
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5 steps to improving your service calls
5 steps to improving your service calls
JobNimbus releases Peak Performance 2025 Report, providing data-driven insights for roofing industry growth
JobNimbus releases Peak Performance 2025 Report, providing data-driven insights for roofing industry growth
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Expert Conversations

Behind the steel: How design flexibility is redefining metal buildings
Behind the steel: How design flexibility is redefining metal buildings
Building smarter: A revolution in metal construction
Building smarter: A revolution in metal construction
Why metal roof inspections can’t wait
Why metal roof inspections can’t wait
Economic advisor & market trends expert to deliver keynote at METALCON 2025
Economic advisor & market trends expert to deliver keynote at METALCON 2025
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Going Green

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The stress-free roof
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Stay cool this summer
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5 factors that affect a roof’s lifespan
Metal Central - Building a greener future
Building a greener future
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Project Profiles

Project profile: 26 stories, 700 rooms and 1 year of renovations
Project profile: 26 stories, 700 rooms and 1 year of renovations
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Slick synthetic shingles require snow guards
Rhino Roofers take home the gold!
Rhino Roofers take home the gold!
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Making a statement with Roadrunner blue
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Finding the path to roofing
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Roofing Alliance announces new service provider member: RoofersCoffeeShop®
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METALCON introduces its 2024 Advisory Council
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Seeing is believing: Turning customer uncertainty into confidence
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From the ground up
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Take your company to new heights!
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Get ready for construction season with this great deal
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Get a turn-key sales performance solution today!
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Why investing in a digital marketing agency just makes sense
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Your go-to source for metal building solutions
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7 keys to selling metal roofs and siding
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People on the Move

MBMA announces staff enhancements
MBMA announces staff enhancements
Sasha Demyan Named to PASAE Board of Directors
Sasha Demyan named to PASAE Board of Directors
PR - Metal Construction Association announces 2025 Board and Executive Committee
Metal Construction Association announces 2025 Board and Executive Committee
Jason Arnolde takes the helm as SDRCA president
Jason Arnolde takes the helm as SDRCA president
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Join a community: Tremco is hiring technicians!
Join a community: Tremco is hiring technicians!
Build your future at the 57th Annual NFBA Building Expo!
Build your future at the 57th Annual NFBA Building Expo!
Cheer on your team with the SRS Xtreme Tailgate Vehicle!
Cheer on your team with the SRS Xtreme Tailgate Vehicle!
Cheer on your team with the SRS Xtreme Tailgate Vehicle!
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Caught Doing Good

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NRCA debuts video to raise mental health awareness
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Donate to One Family, One Fight for Wildfire Relief
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Weather

The stress-free roof
The stress-free roof
National Snow Guards Safety Month continues through March - 600x300
National Snow Guards Safety Month continues through March
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Winter protection for metal roofing
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Why winter is the perfect time to upgrade to a metal roof
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Awards & Recognition

Recognizing student potential with Head of the Class program
Recognizing student potential with Head of the Class program
International Roofing Expo unveils winners of the 2025 Innovative Product Showcase and Awards program
International Roofing Expo unveils winners of the 2025 Innovative Product Showcase and Awards program
MBMA announces 2024 Student Design Competition Award winners
MBMA announces 2024 Student Design Competition Award winners
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Honoring the visionaries who lead the way
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Education & Learning

5 Surprising Earth Day truths: How the roof you choose for your home impacts the planet
5 Surprising Earth Day truths: How the roof you choose for your home impacts the planet
Roof takeoffs part 1: Asking the right questions
Roof takeoffs part 1: Asking the right questions
Rising Stars Program launches mentorship alliance with New York-based partners
Rising Stars Program launches mentorship alliance with New York-based partners
The art of home design: Exploring 17 iconic architectural styles
The art of home design: Exploring 17 iconic architectural styles
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Legal Corner

Trump, Musk and the future of the H-1B visa: What to expect for FY2026
Trump, Musk and the future of the H-1B visa: What to expect for FY2026
What you need to know about ICE on the jobsite
What you need to know about ICE on the jobsite
NRCA encourages roofing professionals to register for virtual legal conference
NRCA encourages roofing professionals to register for virtual legal conference
Hidden ball trick - Understanding the Aaron Judge case
Hidden ball trick: Understanding the Aaron Judge case
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ACE Mental Health Program
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In Memoriam

In memoriam of Thomas Black
In memoriam of Thomas Black
In memoriam of Guy Smith (1959-2024)
In memoriam of Guy Smith (1959-2024)
MRA honors original founder member, Executive Director Tom Black
MRA honors original founder member, Executive Director Tom Black
In memory of Patricia (Patty) McKenna
In memory of Patricia (Patty) McKenna
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