Contractors & Installers
Where Contractors & Installers Win the Next 12 Months of Work
METALCON is where contractors and installers go to gain the edge that drives real business—winning more work, improving installation efficiency, and building the relationships that shape the next 12 months. Three days in October shape your next year.
This is where it gets decided.October 7–9, 2026 · Orlando, FL
Workshops & certifications
Begin October 6
Venue
Orlando, FL
Why Attend
3 Days That Build Your Next 12 Months
Contractors and installers who attended last year left with stronger supplier relationships, new opportunities, and skills their competitors didn't have. Not being there means relying on who and what you already know.
In three days, you make decisions that directly impact your pipeline, partnerships, and project execution for the year ahead.
"It gives you a much clearer view of what's available—and what you can offer."
— Joseph Jamison, Jamison Builders
3 Days That Deliver
- Strengthen relationships that support upcoming bids and projects
- Identify products and systems that expand your capabilities and service offerings
- Build partnerships that lead to future work
The Cost of Not Attending
What You Risk by Not Attending
Not being at METALCON doesn't just mean missing an event—it means missing access to the opportunities, methods, and partnerships shaping the next year of your business.
Result: While others are improving how they build and who they build with—you stay limited by your current processes and network.
How You Win
How Contractors & Installers Get Ahead at METALCON
Every session, show visit, and experience at METALCON is built around one goal: leaving with something you can apply.
The contractors and installers with the best supplier relationships don't just get better pricing — they get better availability, faster response times, and access to programs their competitors don't know exist. METALCON is where those relationships start.
What This Means
- Get face-to-face time with key suppliers and decision-makers who control material costs and lead times
- Identify new products and systems to expand your offerings and win more bids
- Connect with partners who will bring you into future projects — before they're on the open market
- Access preferred supplier programs that improve pricing and material availability when supply gets tight
The gap between a well-trained crew and an average one shows up in labor hours, rework costs, and the bids you can realistically compete on. METALCON gives you the tools, training, and techniques to close that gap — and your crew trains in real time, not in a classroom.
What This Means
- Metal Mastery Clinics and live demonstrations teach installation techniques you can apply on the next job
- The hands-on METALCON Training Zone reduces crew errors and cuts installation time
- Tools and systems on the show floor streamline workflows your competitors may already be using
- Proven methods that minimize rework and improve how your crews perform on every job
Credentials win bids. Trained crews make fewer mistakes. METALCON gives you both in three days.
What This Means
- Earn certifications in Metal Roof Installation and Low Slope Detailing — credentials that show up on bids and set you apart
- Train hands-on at the METALCON Training Zone, where your crew practices real techniques on the show floor
- Build practical skills through Metal Mastery Clinics covering panel forming and metal roofing installation
- Attend workshops including Metal Roofing from A (Aluminum) to Z (Zinc) and Roll Forming for the Metal Construction Industry: Parts 1 & 2
- Earn continuing education credits to keep licenses current and meet professional requirements
Select education sessions will be offered in Spanish.
The metal construction industry doesn't slow down between shows. New materials, tools, and systems hit the market whether you're paying attention or not. METALCON puts you in the room where it's all on display — 250+ exhibitors showing what's available now and what's coming next.
What This Means
- Discover new materials, coatings, fasteners, and structural systems before they become standard
- Evaluate tools, technologies, and jobsite solutions that improve productivity and address labor challenges
- Find practical solutions you can bring back and put to work on your next project
Real Results
Real Results from Contractors and Installers at METALCON
Contractors and installers attend METALCON to solve real problems—and report outcomes like:
Contractors and installers also report:
- Securing stronger supplier relationships that improve pricing and material availability
- Expanding into new service areas after identifying high-demand products and systems
- Winning more work by building capabilities that improve both field performance and project execution
- Reducing crew errors and rework through hands-on training techniques
"It gives you a much clearer view of what's available—and what you can offer."
— Joseph Jamison, Jamison Builders"The tools and materials we saw are going to directly improve how we operate."
— Scott Jones, Simon RoofingReturn on Investment
This Isn't Time Away From the Field—It Improves Every Job After It
Attending METALCON is a short-term investment that delivers long-term operational and financial return.
Days Out of the Field
Three days out of the field can improve performance for the entire year
New Supplier or Method
One new supplier or method can offset the full cost of attending
Insights That Compound
The insights gained reduce costs, increase efficiency, and improve project outcomes
Result: The ROI shows up in better projects, stronger margins, and more opportunities.
Be Where Next Year's Work Gets Decided
If your goal is to win more work, improve efficiency, and stay competitive, the question isn't whether METALCON is valuable—it's whether you can afford to miss it.
METALCON 2026
October 7–9 · Orlando, FL
(Workshops & certifications begin October 6)
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