Construction Business Review has named Cabrio Structures its featured Retractable Roof System Manufacturer of the Year for 2026, the sole company recognized in the category. The award, announced ahead of the magazine’s print edition, spotlights the River Falls, Wisconsin manufacturer for its engineering-led approach to retractable roof and wall systems.
The recognition follows a Deep Dive interview in which Construction Business Review examined how Cabrio designs for predictable, long-term performance rather than visual novelty. That distinction sits at the center of why the editorial team singled out the company.
Construction Business Review
Retractable Roof System Manufacturer of the Year, 2026
Read the full profile and Deep Dive interview on the Construction Business Review website.
Awards & Recognition
A Track Record of Industry Recognition
The 2026 CBR feature joins a longer list of honors earned across two decades of retractable roof engineering. See the full timeline on the Cabrio Structures awards and recognition page.
Why the Engineering Stood Out
Retractable roofs live or die by what happens after installation. A system that opens beautifully on day one but drifts out of alignment after two winters creates operational headaches no owner wants. Cabrio’s work was recognized because it treats that reliability problem as the design brief.
The company’s patented synchronized drive system reduces mechanical strain across the structure, while preloaded stainless steel tension rods and internal joint-locking hardware keep the system tight over years of daily cycling. Cabrio holds more patents than the rest of the retractable roof industry combined, and every structure is engineered and stamped for its specific site and load conditions.
That approach also removes constraints competitors work around. Because Cabrio’s systems require no welding or cross-bracing, the CabrioEnclosure can achieve clear spans of up to 120 feet as a single integrated system where the roof and walls move together. For projects beyond 100 feet, the CabrioEnclosure XL extends that reach with an engineered, patent-pending aluminum truss system. Each product line is backed by a 20-year limited warranty.
Built Around Owner Outcomes
The feature echoed a theme Cabrio has pushed for years: retractable roofs are a revenue-continuity investment, not an architectural flourish. Restaurants, rooftop bars, hotels, and event venues use them to hold seating through weather that would otherwise cancel bookings and cap capacity.
Real projects made the case, from a rooftop patio at a Chicagoland hotel to The Rooftop at Gilly’s in Detroit. For operators weighing the numbers, our breakdown of the commercial benefits and ROI of retractable roof systems shows how season extension and fewer weather cancellations translate into payback.