The Metal Construction Association last week announced the winners of its 2013 Chairman’s Award, which recognizes metal building projects that employ innovation and creativity while showcasing how ...

SpeedCore slashed 40% off the construction schedule for the 850-ft-tall Rainier Square Tower in Seattle, according to the structural engineer. Structural engineers interested in a novel high-rise ...

Once upon a time, all metal buildings pretty much looked the same. The original metal buildings—also known as pre-engineered buildings—were strictly utilitarian boxes available in a few standard sizes ...

The façade is one of the most important elements in an architectural project. In addition to being the building's first barrier against heat, rain, snow, or wind, it also largely determines the ...

Wall facade systems are vital in improving the energy efficiency of a building, integrating creative design and performance ...

Capital Steel specializes in 100% steel building systems, from personal structures to commercial complexes, agricultural facilities and churches. Its steel building systems are designed for easy ...

Many renovated buildings replace wood and masonry structural elements with steel. The replacement of heavy wooden roof and floor joists with the lighter steel open-web bar-truss joists is a common ...