Editorial Calendar (2026) | Metal Construction News Media Planner

January

Distribution at IRE
Metal Roofing Issue

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

Space Closing: December 1, 2025

Material Deadline: December 8, 2025

Publishing Date: January 2, 2026

February

State of the Industry
Ad Study

Snow Retention
Underlayments and Vapor Barriers
Insulation
HVAC

Space Closing: January 5, 2026

Material Deadline: January 12, 2026

Publishing Date: February 2, 2026

March

Distribution at IIBEC
Contractor Survey

Paints, Coatings & Finishes
Metal Walls
Rainscreens
Doors

Space Closing: February 2, 2026

Material Deadline: February 9, 2026

Publishing Date: March 3, 2026

2026 Metal Directory

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Space Closing: March 2, 2026

Material Deadline: March 9, 2026

Publishing Date: March 30, 2026

April

Metal Construction News Hall of Fame

IMP's
Perforated & Expanded Metal
Caulks, Adhesives & Sealants
Windows, Skylights & Daylights

Space Closing: March 9, 2026

Material Deadline: March 16, 2026

Publishing Date: April 7, 2026

May

Top 100 Metal Builders

Metal Building Systems
Metal Roofing
Material Handling
Solar

Space Closing: April 6, 2026

Material Deadline: April 10, 2026

Publishing Date: May 1, 2026

June

Ask the Expert
Distribution at FRSA

Loubers & Sunshades
Jobsite Equipment
Gutter Systems & Rainware
Fasteners

Space Closing: May 4, 2026

Material Deadline: May 11, 2026

Publishing Date: June 2, 2026

July

MBCEA Building of the Year Awards

Doors
Metalforming & Rollforming Equipment
Roof Clamps
Software & Communications

Space Closing: June 1, 2026

Material Deadline: June 8, 2026

Publishing Date: July 2, 2026

August

Ask the Expert

Metal Composite Materials
Underlayments & Vapor Barriers
IMP's
Metal Shakes & Shingles

Space Closing: July 6, 2026

Material Deadline: July 13, 2026

Publishing Date: August 4, 2026

September

METALCON Pre-Show Issue

Paints, Coatings & Finishes
Metal Stairs, Decking & Walkways
Barndominiums
Perforated & Expanded Metal

Space Closing: August 4, 2026

Material Deadline: August 7, 2026

Publishing Date: September 1, 2026

October

METALCON Show Issue

Snow Retention
Light Gauge Steel Framing
Louvers & Sunshades
Insulation

Space Closing: September 8, 2026

Material Deadline: September 14, 2026

Publishing Date: October 5, 2026

November

Metal Wall Panel Comparison Guide

Fasteners
Metal Walls
IMP's
Metal Building Systems

Space Closing: October 6, 2026

Material Deadline: October 13, 2026

Publishing Date: November 3, 2026

December

Project Excellence Awards
2027 Roundtable Outlook

Metal Roofing
Gutter Systems and Rainwaire
Caulks, Adhesives & Sealants
Metal Composite Materials

Space Closing: November 2, 2026

Material Deadline: November 9, 2026

Publishing Date: December 1, 2026

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