Dive into the updates and trajectory of the metal architecture industry with the first ever Metal Architecture State of the Industry Roundtable.
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Fire Protection Specifications for Metal Buildings
(11/21/2025)
Metal building systems are noncombustible structures using steel framing and metal panels, manufactured for pre-assembly inspection.
Metal Building to Build Your Mettle
(10/21/2025)
As global events and needs continue to evolve, energy codes, sustainability requirements, and fire safety needs shift alongside them.
MBMA has honored metal roofing attachment specialist S-5! with its annual safety award for the fourth time.
The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) announced the winners of its third annual Student Design Competition. The association gave awards to six winners and faculty sponsors. Additionally, two honorable mention awards were presented. Jamie...
This Month’s Features
LEED v5 and Embodied Carbon: What Metal Specs Must Address
LEED v5 prioritizes embodied carbon, requiring architects to rethink how steel and aluminum are specified, documented, and assessed across the building lifecycle.
Exploring Ornamental Metals
Between a constant architectural desire to push design and aesthetic boundaries and seemingly limitless materials being introduced or repurposed for unique uses, there has...
Ornamental Metal: A Name With More Than Meets the Eye
While visual design trends certainly make an important contribution to an occupant’s overall experience, there are other ways ornamental metal can help ensure a...
Raising the Bar on Snow Retention Systems
A snow retention manufacturer should provide proof of design using specific load test data of the exact roof product and application, rather than on...