Metal Builder Magazine

08/11/2025

Grand Banks Yachts, a respected motor yacht brand, aimed to enhance its presence with the construction of the Stuart Yacht Basin in Florida, which serves as a full-service boatyard and the company’s U. S. headquarters.
Vulcan Steel Structures, Inc

Soil, Site and Super-Sized Buildings Pose Challenges for Boatyard Facility By Steve Browning, PresidentVulcan Steel Structures, Inc.Georgia Grand Banks Yachts, Ltd., a well-known and respected brand in the motor yachts industry, wanted to make a real splash in the nautical world when planning the de...

08/04/2025

As cities grow and housing costs rise, outdoor spaces are often lost. However, the pandemic has highlighted the benefits of these spaces for health and community. Developing rooftops, known as the "fifth façade," is now crucial. Metal fabric materials help create safe, private, and noise-reducing environments.
GKD Metal Fabrics

Enhancing Rooftop Design with High-Performance Materials By Elizabeth HallettGKD Metal Fabrics As urbanization continues to increase, housing prices soar. As a result, outdoor gathering spaces are often sacrificed to make way for more housing units. At the same time, post-pandemic life has shown us....

07/28/2025

Agricultural buildings are changing as farmers shift from traditional post-frame to steel-frame construction. New buildings often differ from older structures to meet evolving agricultural needs, with some designed for temporary use.
American Building Components

Agricultural buildings have traditionally been post-frame, but they can also be steel-framed. Steel frames are becoming more widely used.

07/22/2025

07/21/2025

Should you get certified? The AC472 Accreditation Program, overseen by the International Accreditation Service (IAS), ensures that companies designing and fabricating metal building systems meet specific quality standards.

Should manufacturers get certified by the IAS for AC472? And should builders bother looking for AC472 certification when buying? Here's what the MBMA says.