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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."

Nancy Reilly
11/07/2023

Blog

MCA 2023 Design Award Winners

This year's winners of the 2023 Metal Construction Association Design Awards push the boundaries of what's possible with metal.

Nancy Reilly
11/06/2023

Blog, Press

METALCON Announces Top Three People’s Choice Award Winners

Exhibitors at the only global event dedicated exclusively to the application of metal in design and construction nominated their products in one of 15 categories for the METALCON Top Products Award, and attendees voted on site in Las Vegas for their top three choice products.

Lismany
10/30/2023

Blog

Viva Las … METALCON

One week after the 32nd METALCON has come to a close, #MagnificentMetalMonday presents METALCON "by the numbers." Attendees and exhibitors both "rolled the dice" and "WON BIG" in Vegas while at METALCON '23.

Nancy Reilly
10/30/2023

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HELP LAS VEGAS AREA VETERANS

Join METALCON in its long-standing tradition of giving back to the local community where the show is taking place. Donate to Semper Fi & America's Fund to help Las Vegas area veterans. By donating on-line or on-site, have a chance to win great prizes.

Nancy Reilly
10/14/2023