A.C.T. Metal Deck Supply, Inc.

Join us at this year's RCAT's Texas Roofing Conference September 11th - 13th in Irving TX.

Stop by Booth #318 to say hello to Nicholas and Sam and pick up your A.C.T. shirt and other goodies.

For more conference information https://www.rcat.net/tradeshow.html

September is here and so is our Monthly Newsletter! Lots of good stuff inside.

We're traveling to the Lone Star State for the upcoming RCAT Texas Roofing Conference and then to St. Paul MN for the upcoming MRCA Expo in October. Thank you to the NTRCA for an amazing Not So Mini Trade Show in August.

Check out our Job of the Month, our Metal Deck 101 video on Roof Decks and welcoming our newest staff member.

Show us your best smile in A.C.T. wear and win a free lunch for your crew or office staff.

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Let us realize that the privilege to work is a gift, that the power to work is a blessing, that love of work is success.

3 Day Weekend Ahead!

Enjoy your Labor Day - put your feet up and relax. You've earned it.

Our office will be closed on Monday, September 2nd in observance of Labor Day.

The Clippers' Intuit Dome opened it's doors this month with some technical difficulties.

Click on the link below to check out this amazing new NBA arena.

Clippers’ $2B Intuit Dome opens doors The NBA arena built by an AECOM Hunt-Turner joint venture in Inglewood, California, hosted its inaugural concert this month, although with some technical difficulties.

Click below to a quick read on the Top 10 Most Dangerous Jobs in the U.S.

Safety professional in every industry should analyze the most dangerous jobs and calculate the risks their employees face. Very interesting/

Top 10 Most Dangerous Jobs in the U.S., 2024 Safety professionals in every industry should analyze the most dangerous jobs and calculate the risks their employees face.

Happy National Dog Day to our best friends!
Their love is unconditional and they bring joy to our lives each day.

Here's a few of our staff's favorite pooches:
Sam and Goose sporting their best A.C.T. wear; Leia of proud owner Michelle; Daisy and Duke, sitting so nicely for owner, Jordan and Addie and Mia sporting their best holiday look for owner, Melissa M.

To all our furry friends, have a great day and make sure you get a special treat!

Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it.
Have a great weekend! Make someone smile!

After 3 years of construction, Portland International Airport has opened an overhauled terminal that features a 9-acre mass timber roof in an homage to Oregon's forests.

It's simply beautiful - click below to check it out.

ZGF Architects places mass-timber roof on Portland airport terminal ZGF Architects has completed an expansion to the main terminal at Portland International Airport, installing a massive mass-timber roof that was prefabricated to keep the airport operational.

If you team is struggling with productivity and engagement, you may need to look at a surprising place: the mirror.

Click on the image below to learn about 5 issues that may be impacting morale and steps to fix them. Good read that we all can use!

Are You Contributing to Low Morale? Want to boost employee morale? Employers who encourage having fun at work, participating in ongoing professional development, taking vacation time and staying home when sick give their employees a sense of purpose and belonging. Good managers - who encourage rather than berate workers - and operatin...

Developers are taking a wait-and-see approach to projects, expecting that conditions are about to improve.

Click on the image below to read an interesting view by economist Michael Guckes.

Abandonments, delays ease due to anticipated interest rate cut Developers are taking a wait-and-see approach to projects, expecting that conditions are about to improve, according to economist Michael Guckes.

"Don't count the days, make the days count." ~Mohammad Ali

Hello Friday! Welcome Weekend!
"How beautiful a day can be, when kindness touches it."
Make someone smile today!

Construction slowing but not stopping: The 20 biggest industrial projects coming to the U.S. in the second half of 2024 is the subject of the article below from the Chicago Industrial Journal Properties newsletter.

Click below to also see the cities who lead in Industrial space under construction - does your city make the cut?

Construction slowing but not stopping: The 20 biggest industrial projects coming to the U.S. in the second half of 2024 – REJournals Construction slowing but not stopping: The 20 biggest industrial projects coming to the U.S. in the second half of 2024 Dan Rafter August 13, 2024 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share via email Developers are still building industrial properties in the Chicago market. But they....

Who doesn't like Mickey Mouse? Good news, Disney’s kingdom is expanding!
The entertainment giant has revealed plans for new attractions at its theme parks in Orlando, Florida, and Anaheim, California.

Click on the link below to check out what is happening at the parks, what to look forward to visiting and how long it will take. Good things are happening!

Disney’s kingdom is expanding The entertainment giant has revealed plans for new attractions at its theme parks in Orlando, Florida, and Anaheim, California.

Click below to read a very interesting article on being present in an overwhelming world not only personally but being a leader in the workplace.

Learn what it means to be fully present at work and consider how this approach can elevate your leadership. Great read!

Being Present: A Key to Effective Leadership The world is transforming faster than ever. Many employees and leaders are feeling overwhelmed by rapidly evolving markets, a new generation entering the workforce and the impact of the digital age. To adapt to these changes and continue to enable your organization to grow, you first need to look wi...

Happy Friday Funny!
"Perfection is not attainable but if we chase perfection, we can catch excellence." ~Vince Lombardi

Our August newsletter has been delivered! So much going on, let's take a look.

Hello Lone Star State! We have 2 upcoming trade shows in Texas where we have 3 locations: Fort Worth, San Antonio and Houston. Please visit us at the NTRCA Mini Trade Show in August and the RCAT Texas Expo in September.

Another fabulous time at the CRCA Industry Golf Day! Thanks to all who attended.

Our job of the month is from the beautiful Quebec City, Canada. Check out these restoration and complicated projects!

So much to read! Click the link below for all the latest news!

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Join Us at the North Texas Roofing Contractors Association (NTRCA) Not So Mini Trade Show in Grapevine, TX August 8th at the Hilton DFW Lakes.

Stop by our table to say hello to Nicholas or meet him for the first time.

We have 3 Texas Locations - Fort Worth, San Antonio & Houston - for all your metal deck needs!

Click the link for more information & to register https://www.ntrca.com/trade-show

Big Shout Out to NICHOLAS CAMARDO today celebrating his 9 Year Work Anniversary with A.C.T. Metal Deck Supply!

Thank you for all you do in our sales department, traveling, training, and being a great coworker! Cheers to you and to many more years on our team!

Happy 1st Friday of August!
Enjoy the sunshine with your Ray-Bans!

In August, life is to be enjoyed under the warm sun.
Happy August!

The tans will fade but the memories will last forever!
More good weather ahead - be good to us August!

Spending on large U.S. commercial construction projects expected to rise this year according to the JLL 2024 Midyear Construction Update.

Click below for interesting information regarding the construction industry.

https://www.costar.com/article/102583672/construction-spending-expected-to-rise-as-material-costs-ease-and-contractors-compete-for-work

Happy Last Monday of July!
Enjoy the Week!
"Positive anything is better than negative nothing." – Elbert Hubbard

The Olympic Games returns to Paris this summer for a third edition in the French capital, with a packed schedule featuring 329 events across 19 days.

The motto of the 2024 Paris Olympics is "Games Wide Open" (French: Ouvrons grand les Jeux). The slogan represents the goal of delivering a more responsible, inclusive, equal and spectacular games.

Check out the schedule https://olympics.com/en/paris-2024/schedule and cheer on these amazing athletes!

Thank You CRSMCA & Myrtle Beach for a wonderful at the first annual Expo and Summer Convention!

Thank you to Bobby Jo Deal, the new incoming CRSMCA president, CityScape Roofing Inc.; Allen Hughes, Rike Roofing; Brooke Tummino, Monarch Roofing and Bobby and his staff from Metal Roofing Systems for the photo ops in our booth and at the Welcome Reception.

We had great conversations, networking events and a beautiful venue.

Our Metal Deck 101 presentation was a hit and remember, Know Your Dimensions!

We look forward to seeing everyone next year at the Marriott Grande Dunes Resort June 25th - 28th!

Arkansas architecture studio Marlon Blackwell Architects has unveiled designs for an air traffic control tower for Columbus Municipal Airport in Indiana.

At 129 feet tall, the project will replace an existing 80-year-old, 78-foot-tall tower on the airport's grounds. Designs include the addition of a lawn for public programming.

Extremely interesting design - click below to check it out.

Marlon Blackwell unveils design for air traffic control tower in Columbus Arkansas architecture studio Marlon Blackwell Architects has unveiled designs of an air traffic control tower for Columbus Municipal Airport in Indiana

Generation Z employees and their older managers have a veritable phone book full of ways to communicate, but connecting isn't easy. Tom Corfman of RCG suggests a happy medium for managers to connect.

Click below for this very interesting article/

7 tips for connecting with Gen Z employees - Ragan Communications Before you talk to Gen Z, be sure to listen first.

Happy Fun Friday! Enjoy your weekend!

"Keep your face always towards the sunshine, and shadows will fall behind you."
~Walt Whitman