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Modified grain bins from Sukup Mfg Co providing unique homes to Haitians

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Sharon Thatcher
One of the communities of Safe T Homes® at the Village of Hope in Haiti. - Photo supplied by Global Compassion Network

Grain bins supplied by Sukup Manufacturing Co. are being distributed by a global relief organization to serve as uniquely modified homes for displaced families in Haiti. The modified grain bins, called Safe T Homes, are being distributed by Global Compassion … Read more »

Posted in Construction Industry News, Energy Efficiency, Featured News, Green Building, Green Products, Green Projects, Low Rise Construction, Metal Builder, Metal building systems, Metal Buildings, Products, Rural Builder Green, Rural Builder Magazine, Supplier News, Sustainability | Tagged Global Compassion Network, grain bins, metal building, Safe T Home, Sukup Manufacturing, Village of Hope | Leave a comment

Rigid Global Buildings upgrades website with interactive features

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Sharon Thatcher

The new Rigid website www.rigidbuilding.com now features an interactive building color selector to allow customers the opportunity to try out different Energy Star rated wall and roof colors before ordering a metal building or metal roof. Other improvements include easier … Read more »

Posted in Business and Management, Construction Industry News, In the Industry, Metal Builder, Metal building systems, Metal Roofing, Metal Shingles, Products, RB October 2012, Roofing Products, Rural Builder Magazine, Supplier News | Tagged color selector, metal building, metal roof, rigid global | Leave a comment

2012 Gold Key of Excellence Supplier Guide

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Sharon Thatcher

The winners of the 2012 Gold Key of Excellence Award are noted for the value of their products and the quality of their service. Here are some of the products they offer the professional contractor. ABC Supply Co., Inc. Since … Read more »

Posted in Gold Key of Excellence, In the Industry, Industry Honors, RB July 2012, Rural Builder Magazine, Supplier News | Tagged construction supplier guide, gold key of excellence, metal building, post frame | Leave a comment

Butler building dealer prepares for out-of-this-world traveler

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Sharon Thatcher

Tim Viole owns a construction company in Tarzana, Calif., that has built a variety of aviation-related structures over the years. They range from a museum for vintage World War II aircraft to the image-setting hangars for plush executive jets. None … Read more »

Posted in Construction Industry News, Low Rise Construction, Metal Builder, Metal building systems, Metal Buildings, Products, Supplier News | Tagged Butler steel building, metal building, T. Viole' Construction Co | Leave a comment

Fabral announces 2012 Project of the Year winners

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Sharon Thatcher

The results are in from Fabral’s recent “Best in Metal” Project of the Year Awards. Fabral recognizes excellence in the post frame, light commercial and residential markets and accepted more than 50 submissions in the categories of Light Commercial, Agricultural, … Read more »

Posted in Buildings of the Year, Commercial/Institutional, Construction Industry News, Frame Building News, Horse Barns, In the Industry, Industry Honors, Low Rise Construction, Metal Buildings, Metal Roofing, Metal Roofing Magazine, Metal Roofing News, Post Frame, Post Frame News, Post-Frame Technique, Products, Residential, Roofing Products, Supplier News, Vertical Panels | Tagged best of metal, Fabral, metal building | Leave a comment

ATAS project wins AIA-SI award

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Jim Austin

The American Institute of Architects—Southern Illinois Chapter awarded a recent ATAS International, Inc. project with a Design Citation award. The Plumbers & Pipefitter Union Local 101 in Bellville, Ill., won in the commercial category, under $3 million. According to jurors, … Read more »

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7 Safety Tips for the Installation of Radiant Barrier, Reflective Insulation or IRCCs

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Sharon Thatcher

The Reflective Insulation Manufacturers Association International has released their latest Technical Bulletin #108: “7 Safety Tips for the Installation of Radiant Barrier, Reflective Insulation or IRCCs”. Scope:Radiant barrier, reflective insulation and IRCCs have become increasingly popular with the global effort … Read more »

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Stylish Storage

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Sharon Thatcher

By Mark Ward, Sr., Metal Builder Since Fort Wayne Storage LLC opened its sixth and newest self-storage facility last year, project manager Brian Fleming says, “I’ve gotten calls from local businesses asking about renting retail space. The building looks so … Read more »

Posted in Low Rise Construction, Metal Builder, Metal building systems, Metal Buildings, Products, RB May 2011, Rural Builder Magazine | Tagged dryvit exterior cladding, fort wayne storage facility, metal building | Leave a comment