Demand for coated metal in applications and segments like metal roofing and building and construction is rising exponentially, fueled by a global boom in commercial, residential and industrial construction and renovation activity. 

College applications took a hit during the pandemic but they’ve rebounded in a big way for the class of 2026. The return to campus means a return to what has become an over-booked housing market in college communities.

Called “Lifeguard Arena,” the structure features a dynamic façade design that makes good use of the bold imagery that metal panels can bring to building exteriors.

SMC³'s new 80,000-square-foot headquarters in Peachtree, Georgia, features an exterior clad with architectural zinc.

Rainscreen siding options are far more advanced with aesthetics, budget and climate all playing major roles in their specification. The problem is that every style has its own plus and minuses.

The project was developed to address the severe housing shortage among the city’s American Indian citizens and provide added social support. Its façade features metal wall panels in a dramatic palette that also incorporates panels with a unique woodgrain finish that ties the building to the tribe’s historic home in a reservation in the woods of Northwest Minnesota.

The upshot has been a new focus on hybrid work, as well as renewed interest in workplace design. “Resmercial” settings that are homelike and comfortable help to maximize the social benefits of in-person work while easing the adjustment back to the office.

Inner sound dampening second windows added behind the original cost effectively stop external noise penetration and preserve design aesthetics while improving insulation value and comfort.

Louvers improve overall building resiliency, occupant health and can contribute to LEED and decarbonization goals.

Kentucky’s LEED Gold-certified, award-winning Louisville Free Public Library Northeast Regional Branch features naturally sustainable RHEINZINK-prePATINA® graphite-grey zinc exterior wall cladding.