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Leading, Managing & Motivating In The Construction Industry
Posted: Aug 31 2010 7:46AM

Investment Vs. Expense
Posted: Aug 24 2010 7:31AM

Looking For Metal Roofing…Walls..Buildings? Allow Us To Help
Posted: Aug 17 2010 8:01AM

Chasing After Wind
Posted: Aug 10 2010 7:32AM

Taking Control Of Your Capital Expansion Projects
Posted: Aug 3 2010 7:47AM

How To Run - And Not Run - A Meeting
Posted: Jul 26 2010 10:39AM

My First 25 Years Covering Metal Construction & Design
Posted: Jul 20 2010 8:16AM

Energy Conservation, Environmental Impact: How Low Can We Go?
Posted: Jul 13 2010 7:56AM

Architects Want More Than Green Talk
Posted: Jul 6 2010 8:03AM

Getting Your Company Up To Speed
Posted: Jun 29 2010 7:34AM

Old Metal Buildings – New Rain Gutters
Posted: Jun 22 2010 7:42AM

How To Use Your Accountant
Posted: Jun 15 2010 8:24AM

Home Star Program Remains On Track For Passage, But Questions Remain
Posted: Jun 8 2010 8:26AM

Sales And Salesability: Find Out Why You Need It Now
Posted: Jun 1 2010 8:20AM

With Prepainted Metal: Products Last Longer, Environment Stays Greener
Posted: May 25 2010 8:25AM

Job Costing: What It Is And Why You Want It
Posted: May 18 2010 8:05AM

Readying Tomorrow's Architects For Sustainable Building Design Challenges
Posted: May 11 2010 8:46AM

Check Out The Numbers, Then Make Plans To Attend METALCON 2010
Posted: May 4 2010 8:07AM

Seeing The Future From A Contractor's Perspective
Posted: Apr 27 2010 8:29AM

Don’t Let Callbacks Kill You
Posted: Apr 20 2010 8:37AM

Spring Has Sprung Green
Posted: Apr 13 2010 8:04AM

Eight Traits Of Greatness
Posted: Apr 6 2010 7:17AM

Metal Roof & Wall Panel Colors Offer Endless Design Choices
Posted: Mar 30 2010 8:46AM

Types And Styles Of Metal Wall Panel Systems
Posted: Mar 23 2010 8:26AM

Customer Service Is More Than Just Fixing The Problem
Posted: Mar 16 2010 8:29AM

The Risk Of Counterfeiting In Construction
Posted: Mar 10 2010 8:45AM

With Green Claims: Trust But Verify
Posted: Mar 4 2010 8:36AM

Steel Buildings Are An Ideal Solution For Religious Facilities
Posted: Feb 26 2010 8:33AM

Lost Decade? Not In The Metal Construction Industry
Posted: Feb 21 2010 6:26PM

Leading Change
Posted: Feb 16 2010 7:52AM

Zero Energy Bldg. Initiatives
Posted: Feb 9 2010 8:31AM

The Role Of The Contracting Business Owner
Posted: Feb 3 2010 8:56AM

Prepainted Metals Part Of Changing Manufacturing Landscape
Posted: Jan 28 2010 8:49AM

Metal Roofed Gypsy Homes And The Internet
Posted: Jan 22 2010 8:26AM

Getting People To Use Your Website
Posted: Jan 19 2010 8:19AM

New Year Shaping Up As Busy One For Green Building Movement
Posted: Jan 12 2010 8:36AM

Rehab, Remodel, Reroof, Retrofit: Outstanding Metal Potential
Posted: Jan 5 2010 8:53AM

Improving Your Website
Posted: Dec 29 2009 8:29AM

Enough With Those Made Up Green Claims Already
Posted: Dec 22 2009 8:50AM

Nick Glenn's Complete List Of Metal Construction Columns
Posted: Dec 15 2009 11:18AM

Europe's Green Building Leadership Has Deep Roots
Posted: Dec 15 2009 8:21AM

Where Are They Now? Quonset, Mitchell Eng. Steelox & More
Posted: Dec 8 2009 8:34AM

Ten Best-Practice Tips For Processing Prepainted Metal
Posted: Dec 1 2009 8:29AM

The Wait Is Over For A LEED Life Cycle Component
Posted: Nov 24 2009 8:31AM

Green Design Movement Moving Toward Period Of Stagnation?
Posted: Nov 19 2009 8:46AM

One Year After The Crisis. Metal Construction Ready To Recover
Posted: Nov 12 2009 9:09AM

Things Heating Up In The Global Warming Debate
Posted: Nov 5 2009 8:31AM

Time To Get Control Of Your Time
Posted: Oct 30 2009 8:31AM

Using Software To Create More Construction Profits
Posted: Oct 27 2009 8:43AM

Government Facilities: Perfect For Metal Buildings, Roofs, Walls
Posted: Oct 21 2009 8:36AM

METALCON '09 Exceeds Expectations
Posted: Oct 15 2009 8:44AM

Bob Fittro's Complete List Of Columns
Posted: Oct 14 2009 1:40PM

TMI’s Mid-Year Plan Leverages Successes And Strengths
Posted: Oct 7 2009 6:24PM

The Regulators Are Coming! Codes & Standards For Construction
Posted: Oct 4 2009 5:19PM

With Economy Recovering, MCA Poised For Continued Success
Posted: Sep 30 2009 8:41AM

A Solid Foundation Is Needed For A Solid Contracting Business
Posted: Sep 25 2009 8:52AM

Standing Seam Roofs And The Aftermath Of A Colorado Hailstorm
Posted: Sep 21 2009 8:54AM

MCA’s Metal Roofing Certification Assures Quality Standards
Posted: Sep 14 2009 8:34AM

Looking Back And Looking To Nature: Today's Green Solutions
Posted: Sep 9 2009 9:27AM

MBMA’s Research Contributions To Metal Building Industry
Posted: Sep 3 2009 9:22AM

Claire Kilcoyne's Complete List Of Columns
Posted: Aug 31 2009 9:55AM

METALCON 2009 Focuses On Sustainable, Green Construction
Posted: Aug 31 2009 9:10AM

Will Green Construction Products Create A New Group Of Outliers?
Posted: Aug 27 2009 7:58AM

Guiding Principles And Why Your Business Should Have Them
Posted: Aug 24 2009 8:40AM

Like Books, Entrepreneurs Are Judged By Their Covers
Posted: Aug 20 2009 9:13AM

For Manufacturers, Being Green Means Having Vision
Posted: Aug 17 2009 8:18AM

Signs, Signs, Everywhere There’s Signs: Green Product Labels
Posted: Aug 10 2009 8:54AM

Financial Crisis: Impact On Construction
Posted: Aug 4 2009 8:41AM

Salespeople Should "Kill The Decision Maker"
Posted: Jul 30 2009 8:38AM

Bid/Hit Ratios: What’s Yours And What’s Often Overlooked
Posted: Jul 27 2009 9:30AM

Rainforest Offers Perspective On Sustainability In Construction
Posted: Jul 20 2009 6:59AM

Health Care Has Huge Potential For Metal Roofs, Walls, Buildings
Posted: Jul 16 2009 8:44AM

Understanding Condensation In Metal Buildings
Posted: Jul 13 2009 8:42AM

Financial Crisis In The Construction Industry
Posted: Jul 6 2009 8:06AM

Key Performance Indicators: Your Early Warning System
Posted: Jun 29 2009 9:51AM

The Other Side Of The Environmental Coin
Posted: Jun 22 2009 8:31AM

Snow Bracket Engineering: Is It Really Worth It?
Posted: Jun 15 2009 8:08AM

Stretching Your Roofing Dollars With Metal Retrofit
Posted: Jun 8 2009 9:08AM

Can Contractors Afford To Ignore Six Sigma?
Posted: Jun 1 2009 8:04AM

Employee Problems? Are They The Cause Or Could It Be You?
Posted: May 26 2009 8:30AM

Recession Is A Familiar Plot Line, And So Is Recovery
Posted: May 18 2009 8:31AM

Closing Is Over-Rated…Advance The Sales Campaign
Posted: May 14 2009 8:19AM

The Great Roofing Race
Posted: May 8 2009 8:15AM

An Introduction To Post-Frame Buildings
Posted: May 4 2009 8:33AM

RESNET On The Move
Posted: Apr 28 2009 8:59AM

Union Labor: The Problem Or Solution For Construction?
Posted: Apr 24 2009 8:44AM

What’s The Big Deal About Green?
Posted: Apr 21 2009 8:35AM

Coil Coating Helps Medical And Food Industries Stay Healthy
Posted: Apr 15 2009 8:49AM

U.S. Government Taking Activist Role In Building Energy Issues
Posted: Apr 10 2009 8:37AM

Rain Gutter Ideas: From Size And Style To Material And Finishes
Posted: Apr 6 2009 8:56AM

New Hours For A Green Bank: G-20 Summit
Posted: Mar 30 2009 8:34AM

No Business? Get Busy!
Posted: Mar 24 2009 8:36AM

Value Of Metal Buildings, Walls, Roofs More Important Than Price
Posted: Mar 17 2009 8:32AM

Jim Dockey's Complete List Of Columns
Posted: Mar 12 2009 10:13AM

Coil Coated Finishes Tough, Even When Formed To Extremes
Posted: Mar 12 2009 8:56AM

Considering Bifold Doors
Posted: Mar 6 2009 9:34AM

Stimulating Metal Roofing And Housing: 2009 U.S. Stimulus Bill
Posted: Mar 2 2009 8:32AM

Lessons From The Art Of War
Posted: Feb 26 2009 8:09AM

Put Me In, Coach! Improving Your Contracting Business
Posted: Feb 23 2009 8:39AM

The High Cost Of Responsiveness: Over-Committing Resources
Posted: Feb 18 2009 8:45AM

Metal Roofing Is The Antidote To Future Higher Energy Bills
Posted: Feb 13 2009 8:43AM

Jayme Broudy's Complete List Of Columns
Posted: Feb 10 2009 6:36PM

Prospecting Sales Leads: Working Smarter, Not Harder
Posted: Feb 10 2009 8:17AM

Pre-Cured Silicone Sealant In Metal Building Applications
Posted: Feb 3 2009 8:44AM

The Art Of War Applied To Construction
Posted: Jan 29 2009 8:39AM

Sit On The Bench Or Go For The Gold? It's Time To Be Aggressive!
Posted: Jan 26 2009 8:27AM

What's Driving The Sales Timing?
Posted: Jan 20 2009 8:55AM

Transpired Solar Collector Walls: Use Solar, Save Green
Posted: Jan 13 2009 8:19AM

Metal Construction Industry On Strong Footing For 2009
Posted: Jan 6 2009 8:31AM

Building Envelope Technology Poised For Attention In 2009
Posted: Dec 30 2008 8:25AM

2009 Construction Industry Outlook With Steve Forbes
Posted: Dec 23 2008 8:25AM

Resisting Rust: Metal Roofs Offer Optimum Corrosion Resistance
Posted: Dec 16 2008 8:34AM

Training Your Brain To Prepare For Business
Posted: Dec 9 2008 8:16AM

A Few Dirty Words: As Salespeople, Our Words Define Us
Posted: Dec 2 2008 8:16AM

Impact Of Hispanic Workers In Construction
Posted: Nov 25 2008 8:19AM

Prepainted Metal Increases Profits And Helps The Environment
Posted: Nov 18 2008 8:29AM

What Do Metal Walls Cost? A Few Words About Prices
Posted: Nov 11 2008 8:34AM

Remarkable Growth Story Of Galvalume® Sheet Steel Continues
Posted: Nov 4 2008 8:00AM

Heavy Equipment Profitability For Contractors
Posted: Oct 30 2008 8:26AM

The Culture Of ‘No’
Posted: Oct 27 2008 8:31AM

Jerry Stapleton's Complete List Of Columns
Posted: Oct 27 2008 8:27AM

The Successful Use Of Architectural Panels On Metal Buildings
Posted: Oct 20 2008 8:59AM

Clarification On Dates Of Metal Roofing Tax Credits
Posted: Oct 17 2008 9:45AM

Metal Roofing Benefits From The “Bail Out” Bill With Tax Credit
Posted: Oct 13 2008 8:30AM

What Does The Financial Crisis Mean To Metal Construction?
Posted: Oct 7 2008 8:37AM

The Art Of Better Negotiation
Posted: Sep 30 2008 8:33AM

METALCON ’08 Spotlights Roofing, Walls, Cold-Formed Steel
Posted: Sep 23 2008 8:18AM

Transcend The Negative Stereotypes Of Sales
Posted: Sep 19 2008 8:37AM

How Much Does A Metal Building Cost? Pricing A Steel Structure
Posted: Sep 16 2008 8:02AM

With Jobsite Production, Metal Roofing Contractors Gain Control
Posted: Sep 12 2008 8:37AM

Will The Metal Roof Tax Credit Be Renewed?
Posted: Sep 9 2008 8:18AM

I Was Outsold! Say It Out Loud
Posted: Sep 5 2008 8:37AM

Sustainable, Green Metal Construction: Facing The Future Today
Posted: Sep 2 2008 8:01AM

Leadership Is The Answer In The Construction Industry
Posted: Aug 29 2008 8:46AM

Building Codes: Can't Live With 'Em, Can't Live Without 'Em
Posted: Aug 26 2008 8:10AM

The Entrepreneur's Checklist
Posted: Aug 22 2008 8:32AM

Green Marketing Demystified: The Message Of Sustainable Design
Posted: Aug 19 2008 8:13AM

Important Tips For Building Sales
Posted: Aug 15 2008 8:23AM

Knowing When It's Time To Switch To Prepainted Metal
Posted: Aug 12 2008 8:14AM

Pre-Engineered, Steel-Framed Building System Terms, Part 2
Posted: Aug 8 2008 8:18AM

Shawn Zuver's Full List Of Metal Construction Columns
Posted: Aug 8 2008 8:16AM

Hot Topics In Cool Stone Coated Metal Roofing
Posted: Aug 5 2008 9:27AM

Seek Mode: The Most Important Of All Selling Traits
Posted: Aug 1 2008 8:38AM

Fiberglass Metal Building Insulation: It's All About The Payback
Posted: Jul 29 2008 1:18PM

Using Diversity As An Advantage
Posted: Jul 25 2008 8:39AM

Ted Garrison's Complete List Of Columns
Posted: Jul 25 2008 8:32AM

Tin, Corrugated, Etc.: Metal Roofing Industry Terms, Pt. 1
Posted: Jul 22 2008 8:45AM

METALCON Matters: The Biz Of Building With Metal
Posted: Jul 18 2008 8:49AM

Cool Metal Roofs And A Cool Vacation
Posted: Jul 15 2008 9:44AM

Scott Kriner's Complete List Of Metal Construction Columns
Posted: Jul 15 2008 8:16AM

What's The Customer Service Buzz About Your Business?
Posted: Jul 11 2008 11:28AM

Tim Knox's Complete List Of Columns
Posted: Jul 11 2008 11:26AM

The Economic Upside To Crimp Curved Metal Panels
Posted: Jul 7 2008 8:29AM

How To Prevent Customer Defections
Posted: Jul 3 2008 9:14AM

Washington Behind The Curve On Energy And The Environment
Posted: Jun 30 2008 8:18AM

Developing Best Value Employees
Posted: Jun 29 2008 9:37AM

Metal Building Systems Offer Ultimate Long-Term Energy Solution
Posted: Jun 23 2008 9:35AM

Throw Away Your Construction Contracts!
Posted: Jun 20 2008 8:28AM

Reality Tests: The Strength Of Steel Structures & Components
Posted: Jun 16 2008 9:25AM

Fire Your Project Managers!
Posted: Jun 13 2008 8:45AM

Surviving Downturns
Posted: Jun 10 2008 9:36AM

How Much Does Metal Roofing Cost? What's The Price?
Posted: Jun 4 2008 9:28AM

Insulated Metal Panels And ASHRAE 90.1-2007
Posted: Jun 2 2008 8:20AM

Collaboration vs. Integration: The Knowledge-Based Approach
Posted: May 30 2008 9:01AM

Properly Insulated Metal Buildings Address Global Warming
Posted: May 27 2008 8:32AM

Best Value Approach For Metal Building Contractors
Posted: May 23 2008 8:03AM

Metal Roof Penetrations: “Pipe” Dreams Or Nightmares?
Posted: May 20 2008 5:54PM

Harvesting Current Customers For Growth
Posted: May 16 2008 10:31AM

Grassroots And Dandelions: Green Building Goes Local
Posted: May 13 2008 8:34AM

High Performance For Successful Metal Construction Contractors
Posted: May 9 2008 11:15AM

Bridging The Gap Between Executives And Entrepreneurs
Posted: May 6 2008 11:50AM

Quality Is Free
Posted: May 2 2008 8:45AM

Metal Roofs, Metal Buildings And Tornadoes
Posted: Apr 29 2008 10:40AM

BIM: A Promising Technology Trend
Posted: Apr 25 2008 10:12AM

Less Is Not Enough: Zero Energy Construction
Posted: Apr 22 2008 8:35AM

Close Sales By Not Focusing On Closing Sales
Posted: Apr 18 2008 8:28AM

Rounded Roof Valleys Demystified
Posted: Apr 18 2008 8:25AM

Q&A: Does Your Web Site Have Greater Marketing Potential?
Posted: Apr 11 2008 8:21AM

Metal Construction Myths, Part 2
Posted: Apr 8 2008 9:52AM

Entrepreneurs, Learn This Lesson
Posted: Apr 1 2008 9:33AM

300 Years Of Contracting Wisdom
Posted: Mar 28 2008 10:35AM

Metal Construction Myths, Part 1
Posted: Mar 25 2008 12:39PM

METALCON Matters: Going Natural With Metal
Posted: Mar 24 2008 12:53PM

The A, B, C & Ds Of Retrofit Roof Design
Posted: Mar 17 2008 9:26AM

Sales Is Not A Numbers Game
Posted: Mar 14 2008 8:53AM

Retrofit Metal Roofing And New Construction?
Posted: Mar 11 2008 8:51AM

Metal Building System Offers An Educated Solution
Posted: Mar 5 2008 9:36AM

Things Are Looking Up
Posted: Feb 27 2008 8:45AM

The Metal Initiative: Expanding The Marketplace
Posted: Feb 25 2008 8:33AM

Why You Need A Business Strategy
Posted: Feb 22 2008 11:32AM

Business Lessons Learned At The Mall
Posted: Feb 19 2008 12:14PM

Should Metal Building Contractors Benchmark?
Posted: Feb 15 2008 1:06PM

Metal Roofing An Attractive Option For Fire Prone Areas
Posted: Feb 15 2008 1:03PM

METALCON Matters: Chuck Howard & Green Retrofit Roofing
Posted: Feb 13 2008 11:04AM

METALCON Matters: Rob Haddock, A One Of A Kind Speaker
Posted: Feb 13 2008 11:00AM

Going Green With Retrofit Metal Roof Systems
Posted: Feb 11 2008 8:51AM

Partnering With The Building Owner
Posted: Feb 8 2008 12:17PM

The Benefits Of Outsourcing Your Painted Products
Posted: Feb 8 2008 12:04PM

Effects Of Thermal Movement On Standing Seam Roofs
Posted: Feb 5 2008 11:23AM

The Synergy Of Collaboration
Posted: Feb 1 2008 9:35AM

Metal Roofing Alliance Efforts Continue To Grow The Industry
Posted: Jan 28 2008 9:15AM

The Benefit Of Joining Alliances
Posted: Jan 25 2008 9:36AM

The Opportunities Of Economic Downturns
Posted: Jan 23 2008 12:57PM

Tax Incentives For Cool Metal Roofing
Posted: Jan 21 2008 12:18PM

Q & A: How To Deal With Today’s Younger Workers
Posted: Jan 18 2008 8:32AM

How To Really Get The Competitive Advantage
Posted: Jan 14 2008 2:29PM

A Small World For Metal Construction Products
Posted: Jan 7 2008 1:58PM

Q & A: Handling Family Deadwood
Posted: Jan 4 2008 3:28PM

Coping With Rooftop Penetrations
Posted: Jan 2 2008 11:33AM

How To Increase Your Profit Margins
Posted: Dec 28 2007 8:58AM

Q & A: How To Get Paid On Time
Posted: Dec 21 2007 8:52AM

The Role Of Gauge And Width In Metal Roof System Performance
Posted: Dec 18 2007 9:40AM

Q & A: To Use Subcontractors Or Not?
Posted: Dec 14 2007 8:55AM

MCA Deserves More Than Just Happy Birthday Wishes
Posted: Dec 11 2007 3:14PM

Buy A Contracting Business Or Start Your Own?
Posted: Dec 7 2007 9:01AM

Green Is For Real
Posted: Dec 4 2007 7:36AM

Keys To Success: Communication And Collaboration
Posted: Nov 30 2007 8:37AM

Choosing A Metal Roof
Posted: Nov 27 2007 8:44AM

Q & A: Finding A Buyer For Your Contracting Business
Posted: Nov 21 2007 12:57PM

Metal Retrofit Roofing Is The Solution
Posted: Nov 20 2007 9:04AM

How To Attract And Retain Workers, Part 6
Posted: Nov 16 2007 8:29AM

Why I Love Metal Roofing…So Should You
Posted: Nov 13 2007 9:27AM

How To Attract And Retain Workers, Part 5
Posted: Nov 9 2007 8:29AM

Focus On What’s Important, Farm Out The Rest
Posted: Nov 6 2007 8:21AM

How To Attract And Retain Workers, Part 4
Posted: Nov 5 2007 8:48AM

The Knight In Shining Armor
Posted: Oct 30 2007 10:15AM

How To Attract And Retain Workers, Part 3
Posted: Oct 26 2007 9:08AM

The Next Great Idea
Posted: Oct 23 2007 11:34AM

Inside The Design-Build Trend
Posted: Oct 19 2007 9:17AM

Waking Up To Cold-Formed Steel Framing
Posted: Oct 16 2007 9:52AM

How To Attract And Retain Workers, Part 2
Posted: Oct 12 2007 8:55AM

Business From The Back Of A Boat
Posted: Oct 9 2007 9:19AM

How To Attract And Retain Workers, Part 1
Posted: Oct 5 2007 10:58AM

Metal And The BIG "D"
Posted: Oct 2 2007 7:40AM

Inside Tips On Contractor Insurance
Posted: Sep 28 2007 9:53AM

The Strengths Of Metal Buildings
Posted: Sep 25 2007 9:21AM

Innovation = Greater Profits, Part 7
Posted: Sep 21 2007 9:04AM

Knowing Where To Look
Posted: Sep 21 2007 9:01AM

Innovation = Greater Profits, Part 6
Posted: Sep 14 2007 9:06AM

Like Fishing In An Empty Pond
Posted: Sep 11 2007 8:44AM

Innovation = Greater Profits, Part 5
Posted: Sep 7 2007 9:36AM

Metal Construction Products Coming To The Forefront
Posted: Sep 4 2007 2:30PM

Training The New Generation Workers
Posted: Aug 31 2007 8:01AM

Slipping On Slang
Posted: Aug 28 2007 9:04AM

Innovation = Greater Profits, Part 4
Posted: Aug 23 2007 11:09PM

Advice For Tight Markets
Posted: Aug 21 2007 12:26PM

Innovation = Greater Profits, Part 3
Posted: Aug 18 2007 7:59AM

Education Smooths Market Fluctuations
Posted: Aug 15 2007 9:31AM

Why Trade Associations Are Important
Posted: Aug 13 2007 2:22PM

Innovation = Greater Profits, Part 2
Posted: Aug 10 2007 9:22AM

METALCON 2007 Is A "Must"
Posted: Aug 8 2007 10:11AM

Boost Your Bottom Line
Posted: Aug 6 2007 10:50AM

Innovation = Greater Profits, Part 1
Posted: Aug 3 2007 10:43AM

Spanish: The New Language of Safety
Posted: Aug 3 2007 9:02AM

Aluminum—A Smart Material For Metal Roofs
Posted: Jul 30 2007 5:01PM

Improving Productivity And Profits
Posted: Jul 27 2007 10:51AM

More Than A Job
Posted: Jul 25 2007 4:42PM

Welcome To DesignandBuildwithMetal.com
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Every Entrepreneur Should Have A Roadmap
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The Future Of The Construction Industry
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Jacob Anderson
						Jacob Anderson is regional sales manager for TRA-Mage. His roofing industry experience dates back to the late 1990s and he has been designing snow retention systems since 2003. Snow Bracket Engineering: Is It Really Worth It?

Jason Bakus
						Jason Bakus is vice president of sales for Sealex, Inc. He has more than 13 years of experience in the silicone and pre-cured sealant industries. Pre-Cured Silicone Sealant In Metal Building Applications

Blaine Bancks
						Blaine Bancks is National Sales and Marketing Manager for HIGH-R Inc. The company designs, markets and installs wall/ceiling insulation products. Properly Insulated Metal Buildings Address Global Warming

Jayme Broudy
						Jayme Broudy is the founder and principal of Contractor's Business School, a coaching, training and consulting firm specializing in helping contractors produce more profit in less time. Investment Vs. Expense How To Run - And Not Run - A Meeting How To Use Your Accountant There's more! Click here for Jayme's complete list of columns

Ken Buchinger
						Ken Buchinger is Vice President of Corporate Warranties and Certifications for NCI Building Systems. He is in charge of the company’s Erector Certification Program, which trains erectors in the proper installation techniques of metal roofing systems. Successful Use Of Architectural Panels On Metal Buildings Effects Of Thermal Movement On Standing Seam Roofs Choosing A Metal Roof

Wendy Burke
						Wendy Burke is vice president, client development for Houston-based Linbeck. Metal Building System Offers An Educated Solution

Jim Bush
						Jim Bush is vice president of sales and marketing for ATAS International Inc., a leading supplier of metal roof and wall systems. He has been involved in the metal roofing and siding industry since 1984. MCA's Metal Roofing Certficiation Assures Quality Standards

Rick Davis
						Rick Davis is president of Building Leaders Inc., a Chicago-based sales consulting company and provider of the DriveTime Diploma™ series of Audio Sales Training. He authored "Strategic Sales in the Building Industry" and gives sales presentations throughout the U.S. Prospecting Sales Leads: Working Smarter, Not Harder Training Your Brain To Prepare For Business Transcend The Negative Stereotypes Of Sales Important Tips For Building Sales

Jim Dockey
						Jim Dockey is Director - CENTRIA Coating Services, and president of the National Coil Coating Association. Prepainted Metal: Products Last Longer, Environment Stays Greener Prepainted Metals Part Of Changing Manufacturing Landscape Ten Best-Practice Tips For Processing Prepainted Metal Coil Coating Helps Medical And Food Industries Stay Healthy There's more! Click here for Jim's complete list of columns

Meredith England
						Meredith England, MS, CSI, LEED AP, is Market Specialist for DECRA Roofing Systems. Leading the company's environmental initiative, she has over 12 years of experience in the building products industry. Hot Topics In Stone Coated Metal Roofing

Keith Fischer
						Keith Fischer, the 2008 chairman of the Metal Building Manufacturers Association, is the former president of the Robertson-Ceco Division of NCI Building Systems. A registered professional engineer, Keith has more than 30 years of construction industry experience. Metal Building Systems Offer The Ultimate Long-Term Energy Solution

Bob Fittro
						Bob Fittro, editorial/content director with DesignandBuildwithMetal.com, has covered the metal construction industry, with a focus on the architectural and design community, since 1985. Types And Styles Of Metal Wall Panel Systems Metal Roofed Gypsy Homes And The Internet METALCON '09 Exceeds Expectations There's more! Click here for Bob's complete list of columns

Ted Garrison
						Ted Garrison is host of the Internet radio program New Construction Strategies. Leading, Managing & Motivating In The Construction Industry (audio) Taking Control Of Your Capital Expansion Projects (audio) Getting Your Company Up To Speed (audio) There's more! Click here for Ted's complete list of columns

Nick Glenn
						Nick Glenn is President of The Green Ad Agency, an offshoot of The Ludlow Group, a Virginia Beach-based advertising/marketing agency with a 15-year track record of selling into the A/E/C community. Architects Want More Than Green Talk From Product Manufacturers Enough With Those Made Up Green Claims Already Green Design Movement Moving Toward Period Of Stagnation? There's more! Click for Nick's complete list of columns

Rob Haddock
						Rob Haddock is Director of the Metal Roof Advisory Group, Ltd. of Colorado Springs, CO, and is an internationally recognized expert on numerous technical issues relating to metal roofing. Coping With Rooftop Penetrations Through Standing Seam Roofs

Bill Hippard
						Bill Hippard serves as president of the Metal Roofing Alliance. An industry veteran, He is vice president of sales for Precoat Metals. Metal Roofing Alliance Efforts Continue To Grow The Industry

Terry Holman
						Terry Holman is president of Met-Tile Inc. and Curveline Inc. He has 25 years of construction industry management experience. The Economic Upside To Crimp Curved Metal Panels

Chuck Howard
						Chuck Howard is a professional engineer and roofing consultant who has specialized in metal roofs for more than 30 years. He currently provides commercial roof consulting to contractors, architects, building owners and The Metal Initiative (TMI). Stretching Your Roofing Dollars With Metal Retrofit

Arif Humayun
						Arif Humayun is President of BIEC International Inc. and also President of the ZAC Association. He started his career in the steel industry in 1981 and has been involved with Galvalume® sheet steel since then. Remarkable Growth Story Of Galvalume® Sheet Steel Continues

Jeff Irwin
						Jeff Irwin is CEO of Kingspan/Benchmark and President of the Metal Construction Association. With Economy Recovering, MCA Poised For Continued Success

Mark James
						Mark James is Vice President Sales & Marketing of Roof Hugger Inc. He has been an active contributor to the growth of the retrofit concept in the metal construction marketplace since 1986. Retrofit Metal Roofing And New Construction? Going Green With Retrofit Metal Roof Systems Shows Proven Results Metal Retrofit Roofing Is The Solution

Claire Kilcoyne
						As Show Manager and Conference Director, Claire Kilcoyne has been instrumental in shaping METALCON into the premier global event for metal construction products. Her "METALCON Matters" column focuses on the annual conference and exposition. METALCON 2009 Focuses On Sustainable, Green Construction The Business Of Building With Metal There's more! Click here for Claire's complete list of columns

Tom Knight
						James T. (Tom) Knight is the former President of the National Frame Building Association. An Introduction To Post-Frame Buildings

Tim Knox
						Tim Knox is an entrepreneur, author, humorist, and speaker. Like Books, Entrepreneurs Are Always Judged By Their Covers The Entrepreneur's Checklist What's The Customer Service Buzz About Your Business? Bridging The Executive - Entrepreneur Gap Entrepreneurs, Learn This Lesson There's more! Click here for Tim's complete list of columns

Scott Kriner
						Scott Kriner is the president and founder of Green Metal Consulting Inc. He is a LEED Accredited Professional who began his career in the metal construction industry in 1981. Chasing After Wind Energy Conservation & Environmental Impact: How Low Can We Go? Home Star Program Remains On Track For Passage There's more! Click here for Scott's complete list of columns

D.V. "Red MC-1" McConnohie
						D.V. “Red MC-1” McConnohie, of Roof Hugger Inc., has nearly 50 years of experience in the metal construction industry. He is inventor of the Roof Hugger, used for reroofing over metal roofs. Reality Tests: The Strength Of Steel Structures & Components Advice For Tight Markets: Look To The Roof

Myelita Melton
						Myelita Melton, president of SpeakEasy Communications, is the author of the SpeakEasy Spanish™ series. Myelita is a nationally recognized expert in language and cultural diversity. She delivers a variety of high-content programs to business and industry nationwide. Slipping On Slang Spanish: The New Language of Safety

Carrie Miller
						Carrie Miller is the former marketing manager at Whirlwind Steel Buildings and is former vice-chairperson of The Metal Initiative. Steel Buildings Are An Ideal Solution For Religious Projects

Dale Nelson
						Dale Nelson is president of Roof Hugger Inc., an Odessa, FL-based manufacturer of Roof Hugger notched sub-purlins. Prior to launching the company in the early 1990s, Dale and his business partner, Red McConnohie, were long-time design-build general contractors. The A, B, C & Ds Of Retrofit Roof Design The Role Of Gauge And Width In Metal Roof System Performance

Erno Ovari
						Erno Ovari of Copper Exclusive began his career in metal craft in 1985. He has experience in Germany, Austria, Hungary and Switzerland as well as 11 years of intensive education in this trade. He has achieved the degree of “Meisterbrief”, the highest contractor certification in Europe. Metal Roof Penetrations: "Pipe" Dreams Or Nightmares? Rounded Roof Valleys Demystified

Christopher Payne
						Christopher A. Payne, RRC, is Manager of Technical Services - Roofing for Sentrigard Metal Roofing Systems. A registered roof consultant, he has more than 25 years of experience in the construction industry. With Jobsite Production, Metal Roofing Contractors Gain Control

Mike Petersen
						Mike Petersen is president of Petersen Aluminum Corp., based in Elk Grove Village, IL. He has decades of experience as a leading supplier of metal roofing and other construction products. Aluminum: A Smart Material For Metal Roofs

Sid Peterson
						Sid Peterson is Vice President, Sales and Marketing, for Alcoa Architectural Products. He is also Chair of The Metal Initiative. TMI's Mid-Year Plan Leverages Successes And Strengths

Charlene Riegger
						Charlene Riegger is the former marketing coordinator for ATAS International, Inc., a manufacturer of metal roofing, wall panels, ceilings and accessories headquartered in Allentown, PA. Transpired Solar Collector Walls: Use Solar, Save Green

Harry Schouten
						Harry Schouten is Director of Sales for ADVANCED Architectural Sheet Metal, Chicago Heights, IL. Old Metal Buildings - New Rain Gutters Rain Gutter Ideas: From Size & Style To Materials & Finishes

Mike Schweiss
						Mike Schweiss is founder and president of Schweiss Bi-Fold Doors, Fairfax, MN. He has been manufacturing bi-fold doors since 1980. Considering Bifold Doors

Lee Shoemaker
						W. Lee Shoemaker, P.E., Ph.D. is the Director of Research and Engineering for the Metal Building Manufacturers Association. A Registered Professional Engineer in four states, he has led all MBMA research projects since 1995. MBMA's Research Contributions To The Metal Building Industry

Jerry Stapleton
						Jerry Stapleton, founder of Stapleton Resources, is the author of "From Vendor to Business Resource", a book that encourages salespeople to move away from traditional selling. Salespeople Should "Kill The Decision Maker" Closing Is Over-Rated...Advance The Sales Campaign The High Cost Of Responsiveness: Over-Committing Resources There's More! Click here for Jerry's complete list of columns

Rod Taylor
						Rod Taylor is an outside sales manager for Premium Panels of Denver, CO. He has been involved in the commercial and residential standing seam roofing industries since 2004. Standing Seam Roofs And The Aftermath Of A Colorado Hailstorm

Ed Thomas
						Edward Thomas is vice president and general manager for Follansbee, WV-based Follansbee, the only manufacturer of prepainted or natural terne roofing. Resisting Rust: Metal Roofs Offer Optimum Corrosion Resistance Metal Roofing An Attractive Option For Fire-Prone Areas

Danny Wirth
						Danny Wirth is president of Building Outlet Corporation and oversees the company's insulation division. He has been in the industry for over three decades. Understanding Condensation In Metal Buildings Fiberglass Metal Building Insulation: It's All About The Payback

Shawn Zuver
						Shawn Zuver, editorial/content director, DesignandBuildwithMetal.com, has been covering the metal construction industry, including residential and non-residential construction, since 1985. Looking For Metal Roofing...Walls...Buildings? Allow Us To Help My First 25 Years Covering Metal Construction And Design Check Out The Numbers, Then Make Plans To Attend METALCON 2010 There's more! Click here for Shawn's complete list of columns