Industry Honors

Special honors given to individuals and businesses in the construction industry.

Rural Builders’ Top 10 Products of 2011

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Sharon Thatcher

Did you know there’s a Top 10 website that lists everything from “Top 10 Reasons for Why People Should Read Comics” to “Top 10 Amazing Bioluminescent Organisms?” Really! The popularity of Top 10 lists is undeniable. But not all lists … Read more »

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Metal Roofing Magazine’s Top 10 Products of 2011

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Jim Austin
New Tech Machinery

We trust our readers. When they indicate they like something, it must be a good thing. Each year in Metal Roofing Magazine, we present the most current information on a variety of products — underlayments, roll formers, fasteners, metal roofing … Read more »

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ALA announces winners in 13th Annual Design Award Competition

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Sharon Thatcher

Dewberry/MKC Inc., Elgin, IL, took top honors, the Don Erickson Presidential Award, at the Association of Licensed Architects 13th Annual Design Awards, which recently recognized projects in six states for design and construction achievement. A total of 21 presidential, gold, … Read more »

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Who are your favorite suppliers in the metal roofing industry?

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Jim Austin

OK, Thanksgiving passed by, but we can always take time to be thankful for something! Have you ever thanked your suppliers? You know, the ones that go above and beyond to help you get the job done on time … … Read more »

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WoodWorks Central still accepting nominations for Wood Design Awards

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Sharon Thatcher

Entry deadline is October 28, 2011 WoodWorks, a cooperative venture of major wood associations and organizations throughout North America, will continue to accept nominations for its Central Region Wood Design Awards, until October 28. Awards will be presented on December … Read more »

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University of Maryland wins 2011 Solar Decathlon

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Sharon Thatcher

The University of Maryland WaterShed house has won the 2011 Solar Decathlon. The water-conservation themed house led the competition most of the way, taking first place in the architecture contest and scoring in the top five in almost every contest, … Read more »

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WoodWorks Central now accepting nominations for Wood Design Awards

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Sharon Thatcher

Entry deadline is October 14, 2011 WoodWorks, a cooperative venture of major wood associations and organizations throughout North America, is now accepting nominations for its Central Region Wood Design Awards, which will be presented on December 7, 2011, at the … Read more »

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Appeasing horses — and their owners

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Jim Austin
Frame Building News August 2011

Working together results in award winning projects By Sue Marquette Poremba When it comes to barns, horse owners know exactly what they want. For example, William Rudolph of Morton Buildings in Lake Wales, Fla., says a horse owner came to … Read more »

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ATAS Added to Energy-Smart Honor Roll

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Sharon Thatcher

Allentown, Pa.—ATAS International, Inc. has been enrolled in the E-power Energy-Smart Business Honor Roll by PPL Electric Utilities. ATAS received this honor for installing energy-efficient lighting in its Allentown facility. In the shop, 400 watt metal halides were replaced with … Read more »

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Correction: 64 Metals toll-free number

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Sharon Thatcher

In the July issue of Rural Builder magazine, the incorrect phone number for 64 Metals was printed in the article on Gold Key of Excellence Award suppliers. To contact 64 Metals call 888-64-PRICE or 855-BUILD-64. 64 Metals is a family-owned … Read more »

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