Metal Minutes Podcast

In this episode of Metal Minutes, Mike Fry and Jacob Sivells discuss the impact of winter storms on pre-engineered metal buildings. They explore the importance of design, safety and insulation in ensuring the comfort and protection of people and property during harsh weather conditions. Jacob shares insights on managing snow and ice, the role of insulation in preventing condensation and key questions that potential buyers should ask when considering a metal building.

In this episode of Metal Minutes, host Mike Fry speaks with David Stermer from Cornerstone Building Brands about metal buildings' performance in harsh winter conditions. They discuss the benefits of pre-engineered metal buildings, the importance of proper roof systems and snow management, best practices for building envelopes and insulation and provide a checklist for builders to ensure successful construction in cold weather climates.

In this episode of Metal Minutes, Mike Fry hosts Dave and Jenny Marrs from HGTV's Fixer to Fabulous to discuss the many aspects of metal roofing. They debunk common myths about metal roofs, such as noise levels and concerns about lightning strikes. The conversation also highlights the design versatility of metal roofs, showcasing their aesthetic appeal across various home styles. Finally, they delve into the benefits of metal roofing, emphasizing its longevity and cost-effectiveness as a long-term investment for homeowners.

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 efficiency, metal construction is proving to be a powerful tool in the push toward greener, more resilient buildings.

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-combustible properties of steel deliver peace of mind and can even lead to insurance savings. Tori also shares insights on the low-maintenance appeal of metal roofs, requiring only simple debris clearing, making them a cost-effective, long-term investment for homeowners.

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 industry and how we were able to keep our systems up to standard at the peak of COVID, including some advice to take with us.

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 teams had to overcome and lessons learned along the way.

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've learned and how the way we operate will be changed moving forward.

In part one, we will talk about the new pricing reality and how COVID impacted different pricing strategies, both at the peak of the pandemic and in the years to come. 

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.