New Infrastructure Bill Includes Buy America Guidance for Iron and Steel
Finished steel coils at USS Irvin Plant, part of the Mon Valley Works.
Magnificent Metal Monday – Coil Coatings
Returning METALCON sponsor and exhibitor, Sherwin-Williams has a passion for creating impactful coil and extrusion projects. With over 50,000 colors offered, Sherwin-Williams Coil Coatings can color match almost any look you dream up. (Source: Building Design + Construction, Nov 2021). T-Mobile Arena, which opened in April 2016, features nine rustic Fluropon® Classic II colors that reflect the …
RAiNA Marks 2 Years with First In Person Annual Meeting
Join RAiNA next month on Monday, May 9, for its 3rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) but first “in-person” meeting in Reston, Virginia. RAiNA was officially founded in January 2022 on the premise that an unbiased organization needed to exist to offer clarity to the wall assembly industry, trades, and design professionals on the subject of rainscreen …
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Magnificent Metal Monday – “Modern High School Design Makes the Grade with IMPs”
According to an article in Metal Construction News, “Insulated metal panels (IMPs) are an ideal option to clad building envelopes due to their superior insulation value, high-performance air barrier, aesthetics, design flexibility and ease of installation. Providing an all-in-one continuous insulation system, IMPs serve as an exterior rainscreen, air and moisture barrier, and thermal insulation …
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MCN 41st Annual Contractor Survey Results
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53rd Annual MBCEA Conference and MBMA Spring Meeting – April 27 – 29
TODAY is the last day to make a hotel reservation at the host hotel! Conference Attendee Registration deadline is approaching soon – REGISTER by April 13! Network and learn IN PERSON as members and leaders of these two industry associations come together and meet jointly for MBCEA’s 53rd Annual Conference and MBMA’s Spring Meeting at …
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SAFETY FIRST! Back by Popular Demand – METALFOCUS® Safety Training Program
“This course provided me with a better understanding of the safety related intricacies in metal building construction.” – Steve Wykoff, TKS Contracting Back by popular demand, the inaugural METALFOCUS® Safety Program is available ONLINE for you to use as a valuable training tool for you and your employees. Safety is a priority for every metal …
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MBMA 2021 Annual Report Now Available
In January, The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) released its 2021 MBMA Annual Report, “Forging the Future of Metal Building Systems Through Education.” The report offers valuable information for anyone who works with metal building systems, has an interest in metal buildings or is involved in the low-rise commercial building market. It is available for free download …
METALCON Live! and MCA Presents: Metal Roofers’ Perspective on Solar Installations – TODAY at 1:00 pm
METALCON Live! and MCA presents a dynamic panel of experts from the metal roofing and solar industries to explore the perspective of the solar PV system and the roof as a single asset along with the advantages of metal roofs. With the continued growth of the solar photovoltaic (PV) energy sector and the advantages of …
Magnificent Metal Monday
When METALCON gathers this October 12-14 in Indianapolis, we will extend a warm welcome to first-time exhibitor, EXCEPTIONAL Metals, a division of Duro-Last® Inc., offering a full line of commercial metal roofing, wall panels, and accessories. Each year, EXCEPTIONAL Metals recognizes the hard work and remarkable customer service that their contractors put into each of their …