Editorial Calendar (2027) | Metal Construction News Media Planner

January

Ad Study
State of the Metal Construction Industry

Metal Building Systems
Metal Walls
Paints & Coatings

Space Closing: December 1, 2026

Material Deadline: December 8, 2026

Publishing Date: January 4, 2027

February

Metal Roofing Issue

Metal Roofing
Metalforming & Rollforming Equipment
Roof Hatches, Decks & Walkways
Roof Clamps

Bonus Distribution at IRE — Las Vegas, NV, February 16–18

Space Closing: January 5, 2027

Material Deadline: January 12, 2027

Publishing Date: February 2, 2027

March

Women in Construction

Doors
Material Handling
Fasteners
Caulks & Adhesives

Bonus Distribution at IIBEC — San Antonio, TX, March 18–21

Space Closing: February 2, 2027

Material Deadline: February 9, 2027

Publishing Date: March 3, 2027

April

MCN Hall of Fame

IMP’s
Perforated & Expanded Metal
Jobsite Solutions
Snow Retention

Bonus Distribution at MBCEA Conference — Kansas City, MO, May 5–7

Space Closing: March 9, 2027

Material Deadline: March 16, 2027

Publishing Date: April 7, 2027

May

Top 100 Metal Builders

Metal Roofing
Framing/Structural Systems
Insulation
Daylighting

Space Closing: April 6, 2027

Material Deadline: April 12, 2027

Publishing Date: May 3, 2027

June

The Labor Market

Modular Building
Underlayments
Metal Building Systems
Metal Walls

Space Closing: May 4, 2027

Material Deadline: May 11, 2027

Publishing Date: June 2, 2027

July

MBCEA Building of the Year Awards

Metalforming & Rollforming Equipment
Metal Shakes & Shingles
Roof Clamps
Paints & Coatings

Bonus Distribution at FRSA Conference — Kissimmee, FL, July 7–9

Space Closing: June 1, 2027

Material Deadline: June 8, 2027

Publishing Date: July 2, 2027

August

Contractor Survey
Data Centers

IMPs
Metal Stairs/Decks & Walkways
Gutter Systems
Cold Storage

Space Closing: July 6, 2027

Material Deadline: July 13, 2027

Publishing Date: August 4, 2027

September

METALCON Pre-Show Issue

METALCON Marketing Program

Self Storage
Software
Roof Curbs
Caulks & Adhesives

Bonus Distribution at Western States Roofing Expo — Las Vegas, NV, September 26–28

Space Closing: August 3, 2027

Material Deadline: August 9, 2027

Publishing Date: September 1, 2027

October

METALCON Show Issue

METALCON Marketing Program

Framing/Structural Systems
Safety/Fall Protection
Residential/Mixed Use/Multi Family
Daylighting

Bonus Distribution at METALCON — Louisville, KY, October 26–28

Space Closing: September 2, 2027

Material Deadline: September 10, 2027

Publishing Date: October 1, 2027

November

Metal Wall Panel Comparison Guide

Snow Retention
Doors
Fasteners
Underlayments

Space Closing: October 6, 2027

Material Deadline: October 13, 2027

Publishing Date: November 3, 2027

December

Project Excellence Awards
Insulation Comparison Guide

Metal Roofing
Interior Metals
Site Technology/Drones/Surveys
Insulation

Space Closing: November 2, 2027

Material Deadline: November 9, 2027

Publishing Date: December 1, 2027

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