
This is a source of valuable information for a structural engineer working on a metal building project. Design responsibilities The 2012 Metal Building Systems Manual, published by the Cleveland, Ohio-based Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA), includes a section devoted to Common Industry Practices. This article focuses on the questions that you may have when working on a metal building project, details them briefly and directs you to where more information can be found.

With building owners selecting a metal building system solution for close to half of all low-rise nonresidential buildings, there is a good chance that sooner or later structural engineers will find themselves working with a project that uses a metal building.
