Editorial Calendar (2026) | Metal Architecture Media Planner

January

State of the Industry
Distribution at IRE

Coatings, Paints & Finishes
IMP's
Caulks & Adhesives
Metal Walls

Space Closing: December 8, 2025

Material Deadline: December 15, 2025

Publishing Date: January 8, 2026

February

Ad Study
The AI Issue

Metal Building Systems
Software and Communications Tools
Perforated & Expanded Metal Doors

Space Closing: January 12, 2026

Material Deadline: January 19, 2026

Publishing Date: February 9, 2026

March/April

Ad Study

Metal Roofing
Louvers & Sunshades
Snow Retention
Insulation

Space Closing: February 23, 2026

Material Deadline: March 2, 2026

Publishing Date: March 23, 2026

2026 Metal Directory

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Space Closing: March 2, 2026

Material Deadline: March 9, 2026

Publishing Date: March 30, 2026

May

Distribution at AIA Show
Architect Survey Results

MCM Panels
Rainscreens
Barndominiums
Daylighting, Skylights & Windows

Space Closing: April 13, 2026

Material Deadline: April 20, 2026

Publishing Date: May 11, 2026

June

Ask the Expert

Solar
Metal Walls
Stairs, Decking and Walkways
Caulks & Adhesives

Space Closing: May 11, 2026

Material Deadline: May 19, 2026

Publishing Date: June 8, 2026

July

Metal Architecture Design Awards

Metal Roofing
Retrofits & Renovations
Underlayments & Vapor Barriers
Column Covers and Trim

Space Closing: June 8, 2026

Material Deadline: June 15, 2026

Publishing Date: July 8, 2026

August

Manufacturer & Supplier Profiles

Salary Survey Results

Doors
Rainscreens
Software and Communications Tools
Solar

Space Closing: July 14, 2026

Material Deadline: July 21, 2026

Publishing Date: August 11, 2026

September

MBMA Special Report

Snow Retention
Light Gauge Steel Framing
Residential & Mixed Use
Daylighting, Skylights & Windows

Space Closing: August 10, 2026

Material Deadline: August 17, 2026

Publishing Date: September 8, 2026

October/November

Distribution at METALCON
Ask the Expert

Perforated & Expanded Metal
Metal Building Systems
Metal Roofing
Ventilation Systems

Space Closing: September 14, 2026

Material Deadline: September 21, 2026

Publishing Date: October 13, 2026

December

The Design Issue

IMP's
Coatings, Paints & Finishes
MCM Panels
Insulation

Space Closing: November 9, 2026

Material Deadline: November 16, 2026

Publishing Date: December 8, 2026

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