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From seismic research to prefabrication leadership, these professionals are advancing cold-formed steel performance, standards and innovation across design, manufacturing and construction. BuildSteel salutes them.

When you meet Benjamin Scales, you quickly realize he’s not your typical building enclosure consultant. With more than 22 years of experience, Benjamin’s career has been a steady climb through nearly every corner of the industry. 

As a stucco contractor, you take pride in your craft, but when shoddy construction practices by homebuilders cause damage, attorneys can help protect your reputation and secure rightful compensation.

Stalled demand, unclear returns, and weak measurement keep buildings off track, yet experts argue AI-driven optimization can close all three gaps at once.

JLG highlights strategic progress and continued commitment to access industry leadership.

Balfour Beatty’s guilty plea to federal fraud and its $65 million penalty reveal a pattern of deception in military housing that continues to raise urgent questions about accountability and public trust.

JLG is rebuilding the trades from the ground up.

The Steel Framing Industry Association announces the 2025 SFIA Award winners—projects that showcase exceptional innovation, craftsmanship, and sustainable design in cold-formed steel construction.

A resilient, code-compliant option for contemporary homes.

METALCON 2025 brought together global metal construction professionals for three days of education, innovation, and industry collaboration.