| METALCON EXCLUSIVE: EXPLORE ATLANTA’S MARVELS OF METAL DESIGN Join us for Exploring Atlanta: A Walking Tour of Metal Cladding and Panels, an exclusive opportunity to witness the city’s iconic landmarks through the lens of cutting-edge metal design. Led by industry expert Zeke Miller, president of MillerClapperton, this 90-minute tour will take you through the scenic Centennial Park District, showcasing some of Atlanta’s most iconic metal-clad projects, including the College Football Hall of Fame, World of Coca Cola, Georgia Aquarium, and more. Scheduled for Wednesday, October 30, at 2:30 pm, the tour is FREE with your METALCON 2024 registration, but space is limited to the first 50 attendees. Pre-registration is required — don’t miss your chance to network with fellow architecture and engineering professionals while experiencing Atlanta’s metal marvels up close! LEARN MORE →  |
| AND THE WINNERS OF THE 2024 MCA DESIGN AWARDS ARE … The Metal Construction Association (MCA) proudly recognizes its member companies for their contributions to innovative and exceptional building projects that showcase the versatility of metal. Competing across various categories — including creative use of metal, innovative use of onsite roll formers, insulated metal panels (IMPs), solar integration, metal composite materials (MCMs), renovation and retrofit projects, metal roofing, pre-engineered metal buildings, and single skin wall panels — the 1st place winners are: 3A Composites, ATAS International, Inc., Kingspan Insulated Panels North America, Metal Sales Manufacturing Corp, Norbec, PAC-CLAD | Petersen, and Sherwin-Williams Coil Coatings. This year marks the first collaboration between Metal Architecture and the MCA for the Design Awards. Look for the winning projects to once again be featured on the show floor at METALCON 2024. LEARN MORE →  | |
| UP NEXT WITH METALCON ONLINE Next week on September 18, METALCON Online and the Rainscreen Association in North America (RAiNA) present “Introduction to Rainscreen Walls” LIVE with Todd Kimmel, Chairperson of RAiNA. Todd brings his 20+ years experience to expertly lead this session to provide participants with a solid foundation on the importance of building enclosures, their purpose, and how rainscreen walls fit into this framework. Learn how rainscreens have revolutionized today’s architectural design. This session will earn you 1.0 AIA LU HSW credit. For all previously aired webinars, BROWSE the METALCON Online library. |
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| MBMA 2024 STUDENT DESIGN COMPETITION CALL FOR ENTRIES The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) has officially opened its 2024 Student Design Competition for entries. Architecture students are invited to showcase their creativity by designing an innovative metal building for a new campus recreation center and sports complex. Now in its fourth year, the competition continues to expand, introducing students across North America to the possibilities of metal building systems. Six prizes will be awarded, and there is no fee to enter. Students must have a faculty sponsor and may participate individually or as a team. Registration is available on the MBMA website, with submissions due by January 6. Prizes will be awarded in both graduate and undergraduate divisions. LEARN MORE → DON’T FORGET — VOTE FOR METALCON’S TOP PRODUCT AWARDS Voting for the fourth annual METALCON Top Product Awards is underway. Now, it’s time for YOU to vote! Select one winning product in each of the 6 categories! It should take less than 4 minutes to vote and voting ends October 30th. Winners will be announced October 31 at METALCON 2024. LEARN MORE AND VOTE → .png?width=1120&upscale=true&name=winners-announced-rectangle%20(4).png) FALL IN LOVE WITH ATLANTA With beautiful weather, vibrant fall colors and plenty of activities, Atlanta is the perfect fall destination. You don’t have to venture far from the city to immerse yourself in nature, as several parks are nearby. Atlanta’s newest and largest park, Westside Park, spans 280-acres around a former quarry, providing a scenic spot to enjoy fall foliage. Grant Park, the city’s oldest park, covers 131 acres of green space filled an abundance of mature trees, walking trails, and home to Zoo Atlanta. And the city’s central urban oasis, Piedmont Park is Atlanta’s most historic park, with a rich history spanning over the course of nearly two centuries. This 200-acre green space offers restaurants and bars, walking trails, bike rentals, yoga and other sports, and features the renowned Atlanta Botanical Gardens. LEARN MORE →  Creator: SeanPavonePhoto | Credit: Getty Images |
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