Metal Minutes Podcast
A podcast series where we dive into frequently asked questions and hot topics in the metal construction industry.
Episodes
In this episode of Metal Minutes, host Mike Fry dives into the evolving world of sustainability in metal construction with guest Amanda Turner, Sustainability Specialist at Cornerstone Building Brands.
Amanda shares why sustainability is rapidly becoming a priority across the industry, and how metal buildings are uniquely positioned to support long-term environmental goals. From reducing embodied carbon to enhancing energy efficien...
In this episode of Metal Minutes, new host Mike Fry sits down with Cornerstone Building Brands' Product Marketing Director, Tori Smejkal, to explore the benefits of metal roofing, with a focus on its fire resistance properties. As wildfires pose a growing threat to urban areas, metal roofs, boasting a Class A fire rating, provide critical protection against embers and flames. While not a complete shield against all risks, the non-c...
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted many industries, turning business models on their ear and driving prices for commodities like steel through the roof. While COVID is still a part of our lives, we can look back at the last two years and see how the industry has changed while evaluating lessons learned about key business elements.
In part three of our series, we discuss how COVID affected IT departments across the construction ind...
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted many industries, turning business models on their ear and driving prices for commodities like steel through the roof. While COVID is still a part of our lives, we can look back at the last two years and see how the industry has changed while evaluating lessons learned about key business elements.
In part two of our series, we dive into the world of Human Resources, taking a look at obstacles HR t...
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted many industries, turning business models on their ear and driving prices for commodities like steel through the roof. While COVID is still a part of our lives, we can look back at the last two years and see how the construction industry has changed while evaluating lessons learned about key business elements.
Over the next few episodes we will dive into key business categories to discuss what we'...
Steel prices have never been higher, and manufacturers, contractors and consumers are feeling the effects. In this episode of Metal Minutes, we dive into the factors driving these chart-topping prices for a better understanding of why and how we got here.
Some of the most influential factors in your mezzanine design and pricing are the loads and spans. In our latest podcast episode, we will be discussing what you need to know about these loads and how they will impact your mezzanine build.
The damaging effects of condensation can put a damper on a non-insulated metal building project. A simple solution like Drip Stop can protect assets and prevent costly and time-consuming repairs.
Building owners, architects, developers, engineers, and others routinely seek the best value for their investment made in design and construction. Listen to our this podcast episode to hear how metal buildings compare to wood-framed and concrete buildings.
The International Building Code has different requirements regarding the use of specific materials depending on the configuration of the building as well as its end use. In this episode of Metal Minutes, we discuss how to interpret insulated metal panels under these codes and how they can provide necessary protection against fires.
A general understanding of building codes helps all parties involved in design and construction understand the specific requirements involved in compliance, preventing errors, delays, cost overruns and most importantly, ensure public safety. In this episode, Arnold Corbin and Mark Klos from Metl-Span and Centria explain how to meet energy building codes using insulated metal panels and the two paths for compliance: prescriptive and...
When specifying a metal roof system, choosing the correct panel is a key factor. In this episode, we discuss the main things to consider when choosing a metal roof with regard to roof slope, including building codes and minimum slope requirements.
Insulation is a key aspect in achieving thermal efficiency for your metal building, so it's important to be informed on the best practices for installation and application. We sat down with Cary Barger from Star Building Systems for answers to the most frequently asked questions about metal building insulation.
The thickness of your metal panels may mean more than you think. In our first episode of our new podcast series we sit down with Tyler Roose from American Building Components to get the scoop on metal panel gauges.
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