The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted many industries, turning business models on their ear and driving prices for commodities like steel through the roof. While COVID is still a part of our lives, we can look back at the last two years and see how the industry has changed while evaluating lessons learned about key business elements. In part three of our series, we discuss how COVID affected IT departments across the construction industry and how we were able to keep our systems up to standard at the peak of COVID, including some advice to take with us ..read more

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted many industries, turning business models on their ear and driving prices for commodities like steel through the roof. While COVID is still a part of our lives, we can look back at the last two years and see how the industry has changed while evaluating lessons learned about key business elements. In part two of our series, we dive into the world of Human Resources, taking a look at obstacles HR teams had to overcome and lessons learned along the way ..read more

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted many industries, turning business models on their ear and driving prices for commodities like steel through the roof. While COVID is still a part of our lives, we can look back at the last two years and see how the construction industry has changed while evaluating lessons learned about key business elements. Over the next few episodes we will dive into key business categories to discuss what we've learned and how the way we operate will be changed moving forward. In part one, we will talk about the new pricing reality and how COVID impacted different pricin ..read more

Steel prices have never been higher, and manufacturers, contractors and consumers are feeling the effects. In this episode of Metal Minutes, we dive into the factors driving these chart-topping prices for a better understanding of why and how we got here ..read more

Some of the most influential factors in your mezzanine design and pricing are the loads and spans. In our latest podcast episode, we will be discussing what you need to know about these loads and how they will impact your mezzanine build ..read more

The damaging effects of condensation can put a damper on a non-insulated metal building project. A simple solution like Drip Stop can protect assets and prevent costly and time-consuming repairs ..read more

Building owners, architects, developers, engineers, and others routinely seek the best value for their investment made in design and construction. Listen to our this podcast episode to hear how metal buildings compare to wood-framed and concrete buildings ..read more

In this episode of Metal Minutes, we provide an overview of steel-curtain roll-up doors, offer recommendations on how to select the right one for your project and also reveal why—in a marketplace with a plethora of options available—people are choosing them across a wide variety of industries ..read more

The International Building Code has different requirements regarding the use of specific materials depending on the configuration of the building as well as its end use. In this episode of Metal Minutes, we discuss how to interpret insulated metal panels under these codes and how they can provide necessary protection against fires ..read more

What goes into the cost of a steel building and how can you ensure you get the best value for your money without sacrificing quality, longevity or design? Listen to the newest episode of Metal Minutes for insights that can help you make the most of your steel building dollars ..read more