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*MEDIA ADVISORY* METALCON Returns to Atlanta!

WHAT METALCON, the metal construction industry’s only global event dedicated to the application of metal in construction and design returns to Atlanta for its 2024 tradeshow and conference.   WHO Contractors, architects, engineers, designers, developers, owners, fabricators, manufacturers and suppliers…

Employment in the Metal Industries: Maximizing Your Experience

The modern job market has changed drastically over the last 4 years. What employers are looking for, and what employees are looking for has shifted greatly. For people new to the metal industries, or those looking for employment for the first time in the past several years, this industry as well as many others in general can be confusing.

METALCON Newsletter February 2024

METALCON returns to Atlanta for the first time in over a decade! We have secured discounted rates at six premier hotels, , all located in walking distance from the location of the show at the Georgia World Congress Center. Book today with METALCON’s trusted and exclusive housing provider, Globetrotter Travel, and enjoy the peace of mind that comes with a guaranteed hotel reservation at an exclusive discounted rate. With October being a bustling time in Atlanta, these accommodations are in high demand and expected to fill up quickly.

Converting Asphalt Shingle to Metal Sales

Metal's share of the residential roofing market is growing, but yet asphalt's share has stayed relatively stable. Join Todd Miller, President of Isaiah Industries as he helps understand how to access the "shingle" side of the roofing market. If our industry is to continue to grow, we must take prospects from intending to buy asphalt to buying metal. Many contractors are great at selling to homeowners who already want metal but struggle with the conversion of asphalt. This session gives strategies to cure that!

Architectural Uses for Liquid & Powder

Watching on-demand? You’re still earning AIA credit or certification. Simply complete this survey: — Join Architectural Manager, Gary Edgar of PPG unveils the secrets behind coatings and their optimal use. Navigating the complexities of coatings and determining when to use…

Air Barriers for Whole Buildings

Curious or confused about what “rainscreen” means or how it relates to wall performance? This session provides an overview of rainscreen wall designs, including all the visible and hidden components and important factors in performance. Claddings and attachments, the air cavity and why width matters, water control, structural considerations, fire and combustibility, exterior insulation … all this and more will be touched on.

METALCONNECTION | November 2023

METALCON 2023: WHERE EVERYONE CAME OUT ON TOP Last month, Las Vegas played host to METALCON 2023, and both exhibitors and attendees were not just rolling the dice — they were winning big! With a jaw-dropping 40% increase in attendance…

What Makes Rainscreen Walls Work

Curious or confused about what “rainscreen” means or how it relates to wall performance? This session provides an overview of rainscreen wall designs, including all the visible and hidden components and important factors in performance. Claddings and attachments, the air cavity and why width matters, water control, structural considerations, fire and combustibility, exterior insulation … all this and more will be touched on.