Building Research Systems, Inc.

06/03/2026

Meet our licensee:
Behlen Mfg. Co.
BC Steel Buildings is a pre-engineered metal building manufacturer and design-build steel partner built around the way builders actually work. By bringing engineering, drafting, and fabrication together under one roof, we deliver steel building systems that are coordinated, constructible, and ready for the field.

Behlen is a leader in farm & ranch equipment, metal buildings, grain storage systems, strip joiners, and custom fabricated metal parts and components.

05/29/2026

Roofing fun fact: "It'll be fine" is not a tested standard.
(We checked. It's not in ASTM.)

05/27/2026

Specs matter, but testing-backed performance matters more. Air infiltration, water infiltration, and static water head testing can tell you a lot about how a roof system behaves when conditions get ugly.

05/26/2026

Meet our licensee:
ATAS International, Inc.
An American, family-owned company with global reach and a reputation built on over 60 years of quality craftsmanship and knowledgeable staff, ATAS International has evolved into a premier manufacturer of metal walls, metal roof systems, accessories, and more.

05/25/2026

Today we pause to honor and remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.
Wishing everyone a safe Memorial Day weekend. 🇺🇸

05/22/2026

With IAS AC472 putting more emphasis on manufacturing QC programs, BRS developed quality control evaluations at the request of license holders pursuing accreditation and those strengthening internal QC.

05/20/2026

Quality control is not glamorous, but it saves jobs. Panel profile drift and tooling wear can sneak in over time. Catch it early and your installs go smoother, your details fit better, and your callbacks drop.

05/18/2026

Meet our licensee:
AllSouth Pre-Engineered Components
Our commitment is QUALITY & SERVICE, and we have invested in the finest plant, equipment, and employees to make sure that we follow through with that promise. With 190,000+ square feet of production space, and the finest roll forming equipment in the industry (Bradbury), we are poised and ready to produce and ship your order COMPLETE, ON TIME, and with perfect QUALITY.

05/15/2026

Want to enter the standing seam roof system market without the usual equipment and inventory hurdles? BRS's license program is designed to help companies market, sell, and supply licensed systems without needing a rolling mill or coil inventory on day one.

05/13/2026

Retrofit tip: Taller standoff clips can create room for more insulation in metal-over-metal retrofits, which can help meet newer energy goals without reinventing the building.