Gear Up for METALCON: Earn CE Credits and Win Prizes at Our Virtual Preview Event

Get ready to elevate your metal construction expertise with an exclusive and FREE virtual event happening this Thursday, September 5! AECDaily and METALCON are teaming up to bring you three dynamic webinars that not only offer a sneak peek of what’s to come at METALCON in October but also give you the chance to earn up to 3 continuing education credits. Plus, there are exciting prizes up for grabs! Don’t miss this perfect opportunity to stay ahead in the industry and connect with fellow professionals before we all converge in Atlanta.

This Thursday’s virtual event offers an unmissable opportunity for professionals in the metal construction industry to learn from some of the best in the industry. Dive into “Sustainable Building Envelopes” to learn how to design structures that meet today’s environmental standards while enhancing performance. Explore “Resilient Buildings: Disaster is a Hazard You Didn’t Prepare For” and gain crucial knowledge on safeguarding your projects against unforeseen challenges. Lastly, “Metal Roofs Architectural Restoration / Preservation” will equip you with the skills to restore and preserve the integrity of historic and modern buildings alike.

Here’s the schedule:

Sustainable Building Envelopes – 12:00 PM ET

Don’t miss this hot trending topic for 2024! Presented by leading industry expert, Jason Richter with ATAS International, Inc., this course reviews how metal building envelopes combined with alternative technologies can contribute to energy efficiency in the built environment and achieve sustainable building design objectives. According to our “top metal construction trends” blog post, sustainable metal building materials rank as a top focal point for most E&C firms for 2024. Stay ahead in the industry with this webinar.

Resilient Buildings: Disaster is a Hazard You Didn’t Prepare For – 1:00 PM ET

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Presented by Alan Scott, FAIA, LEED Fellow, a registered architect and sustainability practitioner with over 35 years of experience and a lifelong commitment to environmental stewardship. As the Director of Sustainability at Intertek, Alan focuses on enhancing building performance, decarbonization, occupant wellness, and resilience. In this session, he will share his expertise on the growing practice of climate risk assessment, guiding you on how to assess and mitigate vulnerabilities while improving the resilience and performance of both new and existing buildings.

This session will also be available in person at METALCON 2024, taking place on October 30 in the Building Performance Learning Center in the Exhibit Hall. Included with your registration.

Metal Roofs Architectural Restoration / Preservation – 2:15 PM ET

Todd Miller, President of Isaiah Industries and current President of the Metal Roofing Alliance, bringing nearly four decades of metal roofing expertise to this session, will explore how modernizing our nation’s aging buildings can preserve and protect them while maintaining historical integrity. Discover how metal roofs and walls offer benefits like low weight, flexibility, energy efficiency, wind resistance, fire safety, and easy solar attachment—making them ideal for restoring and preserving aging structures.

This session will also be available in person at METALCON 2024, taking place on October 30 in the Design District in the Exhibit Hall. Included with your registration and available for 1.0 AIA LU HSW.

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Register for ALL three sessions or choose a specific session.

Each of these webinars is designed to empower you with cutting-edge techniques and strategies, ensuring you stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of metal construction.

AECDaily, a leading provider of online continuing education for architects, engineers, and construction professionals, is known for its high-quality courses that keep industry experts at the forefront of innovation. Partnering with METALCON, the premier event for the metal construction industry, this virtual event promises to deliver valuable insights from top-notch presenters. With a history of bringing together the best in the business, METALCON has been a cornerstone for professionals looking to enhance their skills, discover new products, and network with industry leaders.

Join us for this METALCON preview event and then REGISTER for METALCON 2024, scheduled October 30 – November 1, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia.

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