Smart Winter Design for Modern Construction
Posted on February 18, 2026 by Ceco Building Systems

Why builders should consider pre-engineered metal buildings for today’s shifting snow and ice conditions  Winter Has Changed, and Buildings Are Feeling the Impact  Recent winters have produced heavier snowfall, sharper lake effect…

How Metal Building Systems Protect Against Heavy Snow and Ice Storms
Posted on February 10, 2026 by Ceco Building Systems

Heavy snowfall, freezing rain and prolonged ice accumulation can place extreme stress on entire building structures. When facilities are not engineered for harsh winter conditions, the result may include leaks, structural damage, interior moisture issues and…

Safe Snow Removal for Metal Roofing
Posted on December 19, 2024 by Ceco Building Systems

Winter brings snow to many places, and sometimes a lot of it. While skiers and school children may rejoice, those tasked with maintaining metal-roofed buildings may wonder what is the…

Understanding Fire Ratings, Codes and More
Posted on February 17, 2022 by Ceco Building Systems

Cracking the Code: Understanding Fire Ratings, Codes and More  We’ve all heard about fire ratings, but all the codes, language and rules around them can be confusing. At Ceco, we…

The Importance of LEED Certification
Posted on August 4, 2021 by Ceco Building Systems

Why It Pays To Make Your Building Projects Lean and Green  As consumers in nearly every age and demographic category become more aware of and committed to environmentally conscientious practices in business as…

Building Codes to Watch in 2021
Posted on July 16, 2020 by Mark Detwiler

Most people involved in the design and construction of buildings recognize that all buildings must meet the provisions of applicable building codes. However, not everyone understands where the code provisions…

New Best Practices to Promote Safer Jobsites
Posted on June 23, 2020 by Todd Mercer

  Every year the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports on the number of reported injuries, illnesses and fatalities that occur in a variety of work situations, including the construction…

Benefits of Using Insulated Composite Backup Panels
Posted on April 27, 2020 by Rachel Mercado

  Designing and constructing an exterior wall assembly means that four performance barriers need to be addressed and included. Specifically, there needs to be a Weather Resistive Barrier (WRB), an air barrier, insulation as a thermal barrier, and a structural…

Energy Code Insulation Solutions in Metal Buildings
Posted on April 10, 2019 by Ben Parks

In our prior blog post, we pointed out different ways to overcome confusion related to different aspects of the energy code. In this post, we will look at some of…