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Ben Aune and Darby Owenby headshots from Elevate

Elevate Structures Announces New Executive Staff

Aune joins as Vice President of Construction and Owenby named Vice President of Operations

April 4, 2025

Elevate Structures is expanding its construction expertise with the addition of Ben Aune as Vice President of Construction and the promotion of Darby Owenby to Vice President of Operations.

Collaborating for a Major Boston Development

Spectrum and PPG have partnered with many large-scale architectural projects. The collaboration between the companies continues

April 4, 2025

Construction of major building projects in bustling urban areas is always challenging. However, the $700 million Lyrik Back Bay mixed-use development in Boston set a new benchmark for logistical complexity.

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The Impact of Tariffs on the Metal Construction Industry

Steel & Aluminum Tariffs Uncovered: What This Means for the Future of Metal Construction & Design

Fiona Maguire-O’Shea

April 2, 2025

In a recent webinar hosted by METALCON Online, industry leaders came together to discuss the impacts of tariffs, supply chain disruptions and shifting market dynamics on the metal construction sector.

ATAS Expands its Portfolio with Metalwërks Architectural Plate Systems

This move provides architects, designers, and specifiers with a streamlined, single-source solution for metal wall cladding systems

March 30, 2025

ATAS International, Inc. has expanded its portfolio by acquiring the assets of Metal Sales & Service, Inc., including the Metalwërks line of architectural metal plate systems.

Materials prices have increased due to tariffs.

Economic Indicators

Profits Under Pressure As Trump Tariffs See Material Costs Climb

Steel prices rise 4%, softwood increased nearly 3% as tariff impacts begin to appear in the numbers

March 18, 2025

Rising construction material costs in early 2025 were driven largely by increased demand ahead of newly implemented tariffs, according to the Associated Builders and Contractors.

Metal Roof Installation Manual Now In Spanish and English

MCA members can download the manual for free as part of their membership benefits

March 10, 2025

The Metal Construction Association announced the release of the Metal Roof Installation Manual, now in both English and Spanish.

METALCON Names 2025 Advisory Council

The council is dedicated to bringing new educational programming, training, and networking at this year’s event in Las Vegas this October

March 4, 2025

Comprising leading experts across all facets of the industry, the council is dedicated to bringing new educational programming, hands-on skills training, clinics and demos and networking opportunities at this year’s event in Las Vegas this October.

MCA Releases 2024 Annual Report

February 12, 2025

The report highlights MCA’s key achievements throughout the year, including advancements in advocacy, educational resources, and marketing initiatives, all of which have contributed to the continued growth in the metal construction industry.

PSMJ & METALCON Launches Disaster Rebuilding Fund

February 5, 2025

This initiative marks a significant expansion from what was originally established as the Gulf Coast Rebuilding Fund in 2005 by Stasiowski alongside his wife Joan, in response to the devastation of Hurricane Katrina.

MCA Announces 2025 Board and Exec Committee

January 27, 2025

The Metal Construction Association announced the results of its 2025 board of directors and executive committee elections, held during the 2025 MCA Winter Meeting in Cape Coral, Fla.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/Elective; 1 ICC CE; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

On-Demand Learn about the current and future MCM systems available in the market including how they can be added into rainscreens, and the importance of MCM Fabricator Certification.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

On-Demand In this presentation, we will cover exactly what can be expected of PVC roof membranes and the differences among PVC, PVC-KEE and TPO. This will lead to an in-depth discussion of which projects benefit most from the unique properties of PVC and PVC-KEE membranes, including specific case studies.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

On-Demand This presentation will cover a detailed explanation of the challenges and solutions facing through-wall flashings and transition membranes, provide a thorough description of the characteristics of several types of membranes, emphasize the importance of compatibility, and explain proper installation techniques.