Chapter News - Nov '25

Northwest Chapter

The Northwest Chapter recently held a successful gathering at Reds Fly Shop in Ellensburg, bringing members together for meaningful discussion and collaboration.

During the event, participants outlined next steps for upcoming decisions, and progress on chapter documentation is well underway. The energy and engagement continue to build as the chapter moves forward with its initiatives.

Ontario Chapter

The MBCEA Ontario Chapter held its second official meeting on November 5, 2025, at Reds Fly Shop in Paris, Ontario, generously sponsored by Silvercote. With 43 attendees, the event focused on strengthening the chapter’s foundation and advancing its mission across the province.

Key Highlights:

• Board Formation: The Ontario Chapter Board was formally established, with Dan Sweeney elected as President and Clinton Benn as Vice President. Additional roles include Secretary, Treasurer, Marketing, Safety, and Directors at Large.
• Committee Launch: Several committees were formed, including Training & Education, CSSBI/CISC, AC478 Accreditation, and Membership Outreach. Members are encouraged to meet monthly and collaborate via a shared Dropbox.
• Membership Growth: The current roster includes 14 member companies. Attendees discussed the benefits of MBCEA membership and the importance of expanding outreach.
• Guest Presentation: Justin Bruzzese, CEO of Canadian Metal Buildings, showcased the use of Virtual Reality in metal building design and construction, offering attendees a hands-on VR experience.

The Ontario Chapter is off to a strong start—thank you to everyone contributing to its success!

Be sure to follow the chapter on LinkedIn.

Mid-Atlantic Chapter

Join us for our 18th Annual Holiday Social at the historic Glasbern Inn, Fogelsville PA on Friday, December 12, from 6:30-9:30 pm.

We are hosting the MBCEA Presents... Blueprint Reading webinar on 11/20, so be sure to register.

Texas Chapter

On Monday 27 October 2025, The Texas Chapter sent out a notice to Texas MBCEA members asking them for collecting feedback from contractors and erectors across the association so we can better understand your challenges, priorities, and how MBCEA can better support your business for the Texas Chapter. Please respond to the survey if you haven't already.

Greater Ohio Chapter

Join us Thursday, December 4th, 2025, for an educational webinar hosted by the MBCEA Greater Ohio Chapter focused on COMcheck and Energy Code Compliance for Metal Building Systems.

As energy codes have evolved, many projects are moving beyond the Prescriptive Method toward performance-based Trade-Off approaches that allow greater flexibility in selecting insulation systems and achieving compliance.

This session will walk you through:

·    ✅ How to navigate COMcheck effectively for metal buildings

·    ✅ Understanding the difference between Prescriptive and Trade-Off methods

·    ✅ How to evaluate alternative insulation systems that still meet code

·    ✅ Real-world examples from field-tested building designs

Whether you’re a builder, erector, architect, or estimator, you’ll come away with practical insight you can immediately apply to upcoming projects.

Event Details:

📅 Date: Thursday, December 4th, 2025

🕐 Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (EST)

💻 Location: Online Webinar (link provided upon registration)

🎯 Presented by: MBCEA Greater Ohio Chapter

💵 Cost: Complimentary for MBCEA Members

Please RSVP via email to: larry.heckman@chiefind.com to receive your invitation.

Don’t miss this chance to strengthen your technical knowledge and keep your team ahead of changing code requirements.