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Save Energy Costs with Air Barrier Testing

Air leakage in buildings has been shown to be a significant percentage of energy costs for buildings. Whole building blower door testing is critical. Register for tomorrow's METALCONLive! with Executive Director of the Air Barrier Association of America, Laverne Dalgleish, to learn more about air barriers for whole buildings and how to become a certified technician for blower door testing.

Nancy Reilly
12/05/2023

Blog

Make Your Voice Heard

The construction industry continues to evolve in the areas of smart and high-tech protective equipment, green construction, diversifying the workforce, and more efficient technology, while still dealing with material and labor shortages and rising costs. What will 2024 bring? Make your voice heard by participating in two critical industry surveys.

Nancy Reilly
12/01/2023

Blog

Award Winning Metal Roofs: Residential and Commercial

The 2023 Metal Construction Association Design Awards recognized three projects in the roofing categories. #MagnificentMetalMonday takes a closer look at the Residential and Commercial roof winners.

Nancy Reilly
11/27/2023

Blog

A Closer Look at PortMiami’s Award-Winning Terminal F Roof Retrofit

#MagnificentMetalMonday "takes to the seas" to recognize MBCEA's 2023 Building of the Year: the retrofit of PortMiami's Terminal F. It's the first time a project in the renovation and reroof category has been selected by MBCEA as Project of the Year.

Nancy Reilly
11/20/2023

Blog

Thirty75: A Marvel of Modern Architecture and Sustainable Design

#MagnificentMetalMonday takes a deeper look at the Winner of Best Overall in MCA's 2023 Design Awards. Thirty75, located in Santa Clara, CA, is not only a testament to modern design but also exemplifies sustainability through the innovative uses of metal.

Nancy Reilly
11/13/2023

Blog, Online

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.

Lismany
11/08/2023

Blog, Press

METALCON 2023 Hits the Jackpot in Las Vegas

Once again, Las Vegas proved to be a phenomenal venue for METALCON. From dynamic exhibits to inspiring keynotes, intensive workshops and free educational sessions, attendees from 50 countries from Australia to Zambia learned from top industry experts and networked with colleagues at the only event dedicated exclusively to the application of metal in design and construction.

Lismany
11/08/2023

Blog

METALCON Year-Round: Beyond the Annual Show

Enjoy the benefits of METALCON all year with METALCONLive! Webinars, ongoing METALFOCUS Safety Certification Programs, the METALCONnection Newsletter and the METALCON Blog! METALCONLive! resumes TOMORROW with "What Makes Rainscreen Walls Work."