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Decoding the Language of Rainscreens

Join RAiNA (Rainscreen Association in North America) and METALCON as they look into the world of rainscreens. Rainscreens are not a product, they are an assembly. The assembly is comprised of building components installed by different trades. Different trades use different terminology.

Rainscreens Explained in Today’s FREE Webinar

In today’s METALCONLive!, Andrew Ashton, business development manager for CENTRIA, a Nucor Company, and co-chair of the RAiNA Definitions Committee, takes a look at the world of rainscreens. The live webinar will take place at 1:00 pm EST and is…

METALCONNECTION Newsletter, August I 2023

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Exclusive 'Behind the Scenes' Plant Tour Metl-Span, a NUCOR Company, is offering a unique opportunity for METALCON attendees to partake in a special experience that includes breakfast, networking, a guided plant tour, and a credit-earning educational session titled "Designing with Commercial/Industrial Insulated Metal Wall Panels.” Metl-Span, a leading manufacturer of insulated metal panel products in North America, is offering this behind-the-scenes tour of their Las Vegas facility on the morning of Thursday, October 19, from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Las Vegas Sphere – A Metal Marvel

Today’s #Magnificent Metal Monday heads to the METALCON 2023 host city of Las Vegas, where the city’s newest entertainment venue called “Sphere,” is setting out to redefine the concept of live entertainment. In a city renowned for its penchant for extravagance and its unending pursuit of pushing boundaries, the grand unveiling of the “world’s largest spherical structure” is scheduled for September 29. With its massive 360-degree projection surface, it offers an immersive experience that transcends traditional venues.

Bidding and Estimating Insulated Metal Panels

NOW ON-DEMAND! Join METALCONLive! and members of the MCA on Wednesday, July 26th for an in-depth look at bidding and estimating for IMP panels. Attendees will understand different types of insulated metal panels (IMPs) buildings, from basic building structures application to more complex industrial and commercial buildings with various elevations, to even more complex custom architectural applications including custom fabricated panels and accessories. This informative session will delve into various estimating techniques and guidelines on the various building types for both walls and roofs. Earn 1.0 AIA LU HSW

METALCON Helps Las Vegas Area Veterans

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Continuing its long-standing tradition of "giving back" to its local host community, METALCON announces it has once again partnered with Semper Fi & America’s Fund to help benefit Las Vegas area veterans. Continuing its long-standing tradition of “giving back” to its local host community, METALCON announces it has once again partnered with Semper Fi & America’s Fund to help benefit Las Vegas area veterans.

METALCONNECTION Newsletter, July 2023

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Premier + Industry Keynotes Announced! In a city famous for hosting iconic and unforgettable gatherings, METALCON delivers its own “main event” for the metal construction industry with this year’s keynote speakers: HGTV star, Rico León, and AGC Chief Economist, Ken Simonson. On Wednesday, October 18 at 10:00 am, contractor and Denver business owner Rico León, HGTV host of "Rico to the Rescue", presents his keynote,HGTV’s Rico to the Rescue: Real Life Scenarios – From Nightmares to Dreams Come True.

Buying MCM: What the Industry Has In Store For You

Watching on-demand? You’re still earning 1.0 AIA LU credit or certification.Simply fill out this form Metal Composite Materials are an ever-developing product category in the world of metal construction materials. Often, they can be seen as confusing. Join…

Magnificent Metal Monday – Perforated Metal Panels

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Perforated metal panel systems are allowing architects to push boundaries and transform their visions into new landmarks … In a recent article by Eric Baldwin in Architizer Magazine, he provides “An Architect’s Guide To: Graphic Perforated Metal Panels.” He writes,…