Metal buildings; pre-engineered buildings; metal building systems. Whatever you call them, they’ve been popping up all over North America in recent years with new, innovative designs and are becoming more and more affordable. Encompassing all aspects of the building envelope from the roof to the walls and framing, metal building systems appear poised to make a leap in market share once the economy and construction market truly recover.
Often when I’m paging through various publications and websites looking for interesting metal components or metal buildings, I find myself having to do a double-take, as many of today’s metal buildings aren’t easily identifiable upon first glance, thanks to the innovative coatings, paints and exterior insulating finishing systems (EIFS). Metal building systems have come a long way, and I think with some strategic education and marketing efforts directed at builders and end users, the growth of this market could outpace other segments in the immediate future.
The May issue of Metal Construction News is packed with great metal building information, starting with our cover story.
Top 100 Metal Builders
This is the 20th year we’ve provided rankings of the Top 100 Metal Builders based on tonnage and square footage, and on page 16 you can find out where your favorite builder ranks. Leading the way in tonnage for 2009 was Keller, Inc., based in Kaukana, Wisc., with more than 7,000 tons, and square footage leader was Ocala, Fla.-based Florida Metal Building Services with more than 2,600,000 square feet of metal buildings.
Profile on BlueScope Buildings
In our Profile story on page 38, we spotlight BlueScope Buildings North America, a leading metal building manufacturer that is utilizing this down economy to improve its efficiency and fully-integrate its multiple brands. The company’s strategic moves have put it in great position to grab market share once the economic pendulum swings back in a positive direction.
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