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Cool Points
Metal roofing can help earn a variety of LEED points
Retrofit Revolution
Weatherization and energy upgrade projects are ramped up by the first slice of stimulus pie, with more funding to come.
Copper-Colored Metal Links Old to New-Versatile Material Adds to Success of Long Island Retrofit Project
When developers of a luxury condominium - - renovated from a century old power plant visible from Manhattan –realized that a smokestack issue was clearly stacked against them, they turned to metal -- in towering fashion.
Something Old Something New: Metal Maintains Character in Pottstown Steel Mill Retrofit
When renovating a building, particularly an old building, the challenge can be deciding how much of the original property should be maintained, and how much should be removed completely. In the case of the Pottstown project in Pottstown, PA, Craig Cigars, of Cigars Machine Shop, Inc. (CMI), not only had to make some of those challenging decisions as the owner and project lead, but he also wanted to incorporate energy-efficient technologies in the design.
The Metal Initiative Enhances Case Study Gallery on Web Site
The Metal Initiative recently redesigned the Case Study Gallery on its Web site (www.themetalinitiative.com) to make navigating through the section quick and easy. The new Case Study section allows building owners, architects, designers, facility managers, and others involved in the construction building process to easily search through the wide array of metal construction building case studies posted in recent years by The Metal Initiative
The 20th annual METALCON International Conference and Exhibition
The 20th annual METALCON International Conference and Exhibition – the one event for metal construction products, technologies and solutions. Themed “Focus Forward” the show marks 20 years of achievement and how that sets the pace for the future of building structures with metal.
The Metal Initiative Presents 2010 Building with Metal Webinar Series
February 2 ,2010 (Glenview, IL) – In response to the increasing demand for information about the benefits of building with metal for commercial projects, The Metal Initiative (TMI) is sponsoring three complimentary informational webinars during the months of March, April and May. The series was presented last fall and received high marks for information and value of content.
The day after holding a Forum on Jobs and Economic Growth, President Barack Obama embarked on a White House to Main Street Tour to learn what residents of Allentown, Pa., are experiencing. Dick Bus, president of ATAS International, Inc., was selected as a small-business representative to have lunch with President Obama during the tour, which took place on Dec. 4.
What Tops the List at METALCON? Retrofit and Solar
The past year’s dramatic market shifts have brought two industry sectors into the spotlight -- retrofit and solar. You will find plenty of information about them at the 19th annual METALCON International Conference and Exhibition.
The Metal Initiative to Host Three Webinars focusing on Benefits of Building with Metal
August 20 ,2009 (Glenview, IL) – In response to the increasing demand for information about the benefits of building with metal for commercial projects, The Metal Initiative (TMI) is sponsoring three complimentary informational webinars during the months of September, October and November.
MCA Carries On 25-Year Tradition with Announcement of 2008 President's Awards
January 29, 2009, Glenview, IL -- When the Metal Construction Association topped off its 25th year with a gala celebration, it also marked 25 years of honoring innovation and creativity through its President’s Awards.
RSMeans Survey Results
The average cost of metal siding panels remains far lower than the average installed cost of stucco, tilt-up concrete, EIFS (synthetic stucco), and brick, according to new survey data released by RSMeans, a leading construction cost publishing firm that has been compiling such data since 1942
Building Owner Survey Finds Metal Walls Offer The Best "Value For Price"
In a recent nationwide survey of building owners, metal wall cladding received the highest possible “value for price” score from respondents, who rated metal a perfect 5.0 on a 5-point scale, with 5 being “extremely satisfied” and 1 being “not at all satisfied”.
RSMeans Survey Results
The average cost of metal siding panels remains far lower than the average installed cost of stucco, tilt-up concrete, EIFS (synthetic stucco), and brick, according to new survey data released by RSMeans, a leading construction cost publishing firm that has been compiling such data since 1942.
Rated Higher Than BUR, Modified Bitumen, Single-ply
Metal Roofing Outperforms Other Materials
on Sustainability Issues, According to Owner Study
Building Owners Expect Metal Roofs To Last
A recent survey of building owners shows that those who installed metal roofing expect to get 41.6 years of service from their roofs, while owners who installed single-ply systems and BUR/modified bitumen expect their roofs to last 20.5 years and 23.0 years, respectively
Announcement of New TMI Chairperson, Vice Chairperson
Miller Peterson is elected to head The Metal Initiative
Metal: Beyond the Myths
Building owners are beginning to understand metal’s benefits, including low life-cycle costs and appealing designs.
More Curves, Material Options Top List of Trends in Metal Roofing
Rob Haddock, Director of the Metal Roof Advisory Group of Colorado Springs, Colorado, speaks with The Metal Initiative about the increasing popularity in curved metal panels.
Metal Roofs Score Best in Comparative Analysis of Roof Life Expectancy, Life Cycle Costs, Maintenance Outlays
Metal roofs have a significantly longer expected service life than either built-up roofing or single-ply roofs, according to a 2004 study of low slope roofing conducted by Ducker International, a Detroit-based research organization that specializes in construction materials.
New Initiative to Put More Metal in Commercial Market
An industry-wide program designed to increase the use of metal in the commercial construction market is now in progress. Known as The Metal Initiative and themed “It must be metal,” the national educational and promotional plan was introduced at the Metal Construction Association’s (MCA) 2005 Annual Meeting held January 29-31, 2005 in La Jolla, Calif.
Cool Metal Roofing Elevated by EPA ENERGY STAR Amendment
A procedural amendment to the US EPA ENERGY STAR program for roof products has elevated Cool Metal Roofing’s ongoing contribution to energy efficiency.
Cool Metal Roofing Now on Whole Building Design Guide Web Site
The Cool Metal Roofing Coalition announces the posting of the Cool Metal Roofing Resource Page to the Whole Building Design Guide (WBDG) web site.
Painted Cool Metal Roofing Stays “Young” in Aged Reflectance Study
A comprehensive study on the aged reflectance values for painted metal roofing and other roofing materials completed by Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and the Cool Metal Roofing Coalition conclusively shows that the solar reflectance and thermal emittance values of painted metal roofing degrade minimally over time.
