Research Statistics

2017 Metal Roofing Cost of Doing Business Survey

This Spring, Metal Construction News surveyed contractors providing metal roofing installation services. We had a few goals. First, we wanted to better understand the types of contractors who were doing metal roofing, and we wanted to get a clearer look at the types of projects they took on. Click here to view.

Top Metal Builders for 2016

Over the last few years, we have seen a couple of trends emerge in the Top Metal Builders survey. The industry has been growing, and our builders are getting more work. But there is a constraint, and it's the shortage of skilled labor. Click here to view.

31st Annual Architect Survey

The 31st Annual Architect Survey reviews the activity of architects in the metal construction industry in 2016 as well as presents their predictions for 2017. Click here to view.

36th Annual MCN Contractor Survey

The 36th Annual Contractor Survey from Metal Construction News offers a report and analysis of the industry based on the survey of MCN readers and other industry respondents. Click here to view.

Top Metal Builders for 2015

Charles Dickens famously started his novel, "A Tale of Two Cities," with the line, "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times." For metal building contractors, that sentiment holds true for 2015. Click here to view.

30th Annual Architect Survey

The 30th Annual Architect Survey reviews the activity of architects in the metal construction industry in 2015 as well as presents their predictions for 2016. Click here to view.

35th Annual MCN Contractor Survey

The 35th Annual Contractor Survey from Metal Construction News offers a report and analysis of the industry based on the survey of MCN readers and other industry respondents. Click here to view.

Top Metal Builders for 2014

The growth and development of the metal building systems industry has ramped up over the last few years as the economy has grown. But even with a growing economy, the industry participants are facing tough and challenging obstacles. Click here to view.

29th Annual MA Architect Survey

Across the board, economists recognize that 2014 was a pretty good year for the design and construction industry, and the 29th Annual MA Architect Survey suggests the same message is true for the metal construction industry. According to nearly 300 respondents, 2014 stacked up well. Click here to view.

34th Annual MCN Contractor Survey

Across the board, economists recognize that 2014 was a pretty good year for the construction industry, and the 34th Annual MCN Contractor Survey touts the same message. According to our respondents, who represent more than 10 percent of our contractor readership, 2014 stacked up well. Click here to view.