Metl-Span, a recognized leader in the advancement of insulated metal panel technology, is honoring the partnerships that bring smartly-constructed, energy-efficient buildings to life through its annual Building of the Year awards program. “The Building of the Year program honors the hard work our architect and contractor partners are doing for their clients and communities,” said […]

Let’s say you own a top-of-the-line sports car. Sleek in appearance, it also has the latest technology under the hood to deliver the performance you seek when you press the accelerator. Consider what would happen if you decided to install bicycle tires on that car before you take it out on the road. The result […]

Understanding the contrast between single-skin and insulated metal panels can make all the difference in building performance. Specifying the proper building materials is a crucial decision for every building project. In fact, it can mean the difference between a building that achieves high R-values over the life of the building and one that leaves your […]

The Pablo Center at the Confluence in Eau Claire, Wis., was constructed to fit into its site where the Eau Claire and Chippewa rivers meet. The best designs have a specific direction right from the start. The Pablo Center at the Confluence in Eau Claire, Wis., was constructed to fit into its site where the […]

When it comes to metal building supplies, we know you have options, but when it comes to all-in-one solutions, Metl-Span’s insulated metal panels (IMPs) lead the pack for three simple reasons: performance, appearance, and ease of installation. PERFORMANCE Probably the most important aspect of any building material is its performance; after all, the purpose of […]

Three projects with insulated metal panels from Metl-Span received recognition during the recent Metal Building Contractors & Erectors Association annual meeting. The Boston Sports Institute project in Wellesley, Mass., won the Sports and Recreation Award of Excellence. Metallic Building Company was the building manufacturer and the erector was Barnes Buildings and Management Group of Weymouth, […]

Standing since the 1970’s, the West Middlesex Turnpike building has served as a home to local businesses of all kinds in Bedford, Mass. Yet, after more than four decades of an aging brick exterior, the building owner wanted to bring the facility’s facade into the 21st century. Metl-Span insulated metal panels (IMPs) were selected for the […]

Building codes are a set of regulations that govern the design, construction, and alteration of structures. 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. There are two primary paths for compliance: […]