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The Metal Building Trends blog covers the latest trends, technologies, and techniques in the metal building industry. Founded in 1927, Star Building Systems has more than eighty-five years of experience in the design, construction, and sale of custom metal building solutions for all types of applications, from schools and warehouses to retail stores and airport hangars.

Metals | Bryan Arlington | Dec 1, 2016

The evolution of codes

Today’s codes define more efficient, effective structures, but the engineering of them has become vastly more complex.

Metals | Bryan Arlington | Nov 21, 2016

Ready for earthquakes?

There is a mistaken belief among some people that steel buildings do not do well in earthquakes. The truth is quite the opposite.

Carissa Smith | Oct 31, 2016

Biometric screening is more than a pathway to health. It’s a lifesaver.

If you’re thinking about adding a wellness program to your business, don’t think too long — just do…
Drones | Doug Clark | Oct 25, 2016

FAA issues rules for commercial drone use

People in the construction business are finding all sorts of great applications for drones, including the inspection of remote locations, getting a high viewing angle for monitoring construction progress, or showing off an impressive aerial view of a finished project.

Metals | Kirk Anderson | Oct 17, 2016

A tornado that couldn't destroy

As we enter tornado season, we look back on a particular storm that wasn’t able to destroy…
Bryan Arlington | Aug 24, 2016

Rolling Sheet Door Considerations

The pros and cons of a rolling sheet door

Bryan Arlington | Aug 19, 2016

Standards. Do You Have Them?

Metal building standard for contractors and erectors.

Energy Efficiency | Bob Zabcik | Jul 27, 2016

Metal Roofs Have Solar Advantage

 A large roof can become a resource that saves significant money on energy consumption and helps reduce emissions of CO2 and it turns out metal roofs make excellent hosts for solar panels.

Roofing | Dave Rutherford | Jun 29, 2016

Retrofit roofs instead of replacement

When faced with the need to replace a flat roof, many building owners find retrofitting a more viable investment, and so they erect a long-lasting, low-maintenance sloped metal roof.

Roofing | Cary Barger | May 9, 2016

The incredible long-lived metal roof

A report by the Metal Construction Association (MCA) found that 55% Al-Zn coated low-slope steel standing seam roofing systems suffer very little corrosion if properly maintained. 

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