Robertson Blog

Cornerstone Building Brands Expands Hypersteel™ Cold-Formed Building Capabilities with New End Wall Lean-to Options
CARY, N.C. – October 24, 2024 – Cornerstone Building Brands, North America’s largest manufacturer of exterior building products, is pleased to announce that Hypersteel™, its leading cold-formed building solution, now supports end wall lean-to designs. This new capability offers customers more flexibility Read more....
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Elevating the Future at the Robertson National Builder Meeting
Reaching New Heights: Elevating the Future at the Robertson National Builder Meeting This year’s Robertson National Builder Meeting in Vancouver was remarkable! Builders from all over came together not just to celebrate achievements, but to envision and develop the future of the metal building industry. With Read more....
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Long Bay Systems: The Solution for Sustainable Large-Scale Construction
Long Bay Systems: The Solution for Sustainable Large-Scale Construction As the trusted Canadian expert in steel building solutions, Robertson Building Systems presents the Long Bay® System – an innovative approach to sustainable construction for expansive spaces. Let’s explore how this sophisticated Read more....
Canadian industrial space with Robertson's long bay system: steel truss ceiling and concrete floor. Advanced engineered building design.
The Robertson Long Bay System®: Revolutionizing Steel Building Design
The Robertson Long Bay System®: Revolutionizing Steel Building Design Robertson Building Systems has brought forth a solution that caters to projects demanding large spaces with open floor plans: the patented Long Bay® System (LBS). When it comes to delivering uninterrupted space along with the advantage of a Read more....
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Robertson 2021 Photo Award Winners!
We are excited to announce Robertson’s 2021 Photo Award Winners! Every year we call on our authorized builders to submit their best projects of the year for an opportunity to earn some well-deserved recognition of your brand and your amazing work. The submissions we saw this year were spectacular and keep raising Read more....
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Mining. It’s in Our Veins: Robertson and the Canadian Mining Industry.
Canada is one of the world’s most important suppliers of metals and minerals. In fact, according to the Mining Association of Canada, we’re among the top five countries worldwide in the production of 17 of these crucial materials, from potash, uranium, nickel, and cobalt to the rare earth elements like lithium Read more....
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Energy Efficiency Between Light & Dark Panels
Making Earth-Friendly Choices A Priority In Construction A recent press release from EY Canada, regarding the growing emphasis of Canadians on sustainability, announced that “…the majority of Canadians are pivoting to a more sustainable way of living, as over half are spending more time at home and focusing on Read more....
Robertson's snow guard system demonstrated on green metal roof: controlling heavy snow accumulation in Canadian winter conditions.
Up on the Rooftop: Preparing Roofs for Winter Loads
Winter weather will be upon us before you know it, and with it will be the stresses on buildings, infrastructure and roofs. Whether you’re a recent transplant or have been in Canada all your life, brushing up on the basics of winter loads ahead of the coming storms is sure to be smart. A Read more....
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The Builder is the Building Finding the Right Builder
Let’s talk about building. But let’s not talk about where, when or what you want to build. Makes sense, right? Actually, it makes more sense than you think. Stay with me. The most important factor in making sure the where, when, what and how go smoothly is making sure you pick the rightwho. Because picking Read more....
A large agricultural building with a sloped metal roof and multiple open bays.
A Growing Business: Metal Construction & Cannabis Cultivation
Canada was the second country in the world to formally and fully legalize cannabis, including its cultivation, possession, acquisition and consumption. Since it did so in 2018, the market has grown dramatically. Growth continued in 2019, when drinks, edibles and topicals were legalized. And even in 2020, a year Read more....