Are You a Metal Building System Mastermind?

by tristan_marks | July 3, 2025 12:45 pm

Think you know the ins and outs of specifying metal building systems? Put your knowledge to the test with our latest quiz, based on the expert insights from Metal Building Systems: Specifying with Success[1] by Nucor Building Group’s Craig Wastell. This quick, five-question challenge dives into the details of industry accreditations, customization risks, warranty pitfalls, and smart collaboration strategies for architects and specifiers. Whether you’re sharpening your specs or just brushing up on best practices, this quiz will help you gauge your mastery of the metal building design process.

Quiz - July 3

Why should architects thoroughly know a manufacturer’s metal building system?

A) To negotiate pricing

B) To expedite shop drawings

C) To design HVAC systems

What does AC478 accreditation apply to?

A) Manufacturers of metal frames

B) Architects specifying systems

C) Metal building assemblers

According to Craig Wastell, who is considered an ideal partner for architects when working with metal building systems?

A) Specialty steel fabricators

B) Roofing subcontractors

C) Metal building dealers or contractors

If you are human, leave this field blank.

Endnotes:

Metal Building Systems: Specifying with Success: https://www.metalarchitecture.com/articles/metal-building-systems-specifying-with-success/

Source URL: https://www.metalarchitecture.com/quizzes/metal-building-system-quiz-1/