Experience 35+ education sessions delivered by the industry's foremost experts.

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METALCON is the foremost authority in providing top-tier education focused on the application of metal in construction and design. We harness the expertise of leading professionals in metal construction, architecture, engineering, and manufacturing to deliver unparalleled knowledge. Whether you’re a contractor, installer, architect, specifier, or building owner, METALCON offers a range of in-depth workshops and complimentary educational sessions tailored to meet your specific needs.

METALCON education is accredited by organizations including the AIA and the Florida DBPR.

KEYNOTES + THEATRE SESSIONS

Discover important topics that affect every aspect of the metal construction and design industry, learn from robust panels that present courses that will affect everything from design, to testing, to implementation and installation, and lifetime usage.

Wednesday, October 30

KEYNOTE: Game Plan for Success
Joe Theismann, Entrepreneur and Former Star Quarterback for the Washington Redskins

State of the Industry- Presented by the Metal Construction Association

Thursday, October 31

KEYNOTE: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly: Financial Outlook and Trends for Metal Construction Industry
Dr. Anirban Basu, CEO, Sage Policy Group, Inc

• Building a Sustainable Future: Strategies for Metal Construction, Sustainability, and Resilience

Friday, November 1

KEYNOTE: Relevant Leadership: Navigate, Elevate, Accelerate
Dr. Melissa Furman, Career Potential, LLC

BUILDING PERFORMANCE LEARNING CENTER SESSIONS

The increase in the frequency and severity of natural disasters such as hurricanes, floods, wildfires and other safety hazards makes it more important than ever to stay on top of new building envelope codes, testing methods, and terminology. Sessions in the Building Performance Learning Center will demystify these complex topics and provide the latest information on risk mitigation, building codes and testing protocols. These sessions are a must-attend for contractors, engineers, & architects alike.

BEST PRACTICES LEARNING CENTER SESSIONS

In today’s economy, it’s important that your business runs smoothly, maximizing every employee’s time and every dollar spent running your business. Sessions in the Best Practices Learning Center feature industry experts providing you with solid, sensible advice and tried-and-true strategies to ensure your business’s growth and success.

Wednesday, October 30

Construction Certainty Advancing Supply Chain Pricing Tactics for Durability in the Worlds Most Volatile Steel Market

Using Metal Roofing to Provide Climate and Budget Conscious Solutions for Existing Buildings

Thursday, October 31

The New World of Metal: How Technology and AI Can Affect the Metal Industries

Turning Workforce Development into Dollars: Recruit, Train, Retain

Achieving Sustainable Performance for Decades with Coil and Extrusion Metal Coatings

Accounts Receivable and Cashflow Assessing: Shooting Down the Top 10 Cashflow Killers

Friday, November 1

Sales 101: Successful Sales Strategies from Cross-Selling to Up-Selling

Maximizing Profitability and Avoiding Pitfalls in Steep Slope Roofing

TECHNICAL KNOW-HOW LEARNING CENTER SESSIONS

Gain a deeper understanding of how to improve building and product performance in the Technical Know-How Learning Center where the focus is on installation techniques, craftsmanship, resiliency, testing procedures, real-world influences and more.

Wednesday, October 30

Building Smarter: The Impact of our Changing Weather & Climate on Construction

What Makes Rainscreen Walls Work

What is the Value of MCM System Fabricator Certification

Overcoming Obstacles: Tackling the Unique Challenges of Specialty Metal Contractors

Thursday, October 31

Forging the Future: Metal Building Systems in Architectural Design

Forging the Future of Existing Building Portfolios to Lead Decarbonization

Rust on Building Panels Identifying and Repairing

Friday, November 1

Chemistry to Create Color in Coil Coatings

Metal Mastery: Meeting Building Codes with Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings

The Design District at METALCON is a ‘show within a show’ exclusively for architects, designers, specifiers and engineers eager to breathe new life into projects and wow clients. Produced in partnership with AEC Daily, this one-of-kind, curated experience will explore an impressive range of aesthetic possibilities and provide access to experts who will show you how to solve a wide variety of design, structural, technical, environmental, cost and performance challenges, through the use of metal.

Earn a year’s worth of AIA LU’s (including HSW’s) and enjoy exclusive education, networking and much more!

Tuesday, October 29

Mergers & Acquisitions Essentials Workshop – Earn 4 AIA LU Credits
Presented by PSMJ Resources, Inc.

Wednesday, October 30

Artificial Intelligence in the AEC Industry

Stay Ahead of the Color Curve: Leveraging Global Color Trends to Elevate Design & Stand Apart

Today’s Architectural Metal Panels for Interior Applications

Metal Roofs Architectural Restoration/Preservation

Stay Ahead of the Color Curve: Leveraging Global Color Trends to Elevate Design & Stand Apart

Thursday, October 31

Metal Composite Materials (MCM) Building Code Fire Requirements

Barndominiums: Solutions for Modern Problems, Inspired by Historic Designs

The Acoustics of Metal Buildings

Holding Strength Comparison Between Short Rail and Direct Attachments on Racking Systems on Metal Rooftop for Solar Applications

Air Barriers, Vapor Retarders and Water Resistive Barriers Are the Same—No?

IN-DEPTH PAID WORKSHOPS

Maximize your METALCON education by adding 4- or 8- hour workshops to your agenda. Choose from a selection of essential topics for beginner and experienced building and design professionals, business owners and executives, and anyone else ready to take their knowledge and skills to the next level. Plan Accordingly, some workshops begin on Tuesday, October 29th.

Exciting news for 2024! Workshops labeled with an asterisk will earn you 4 hours of AIA LU HSW’s!

The Value Pass is the BEST DEAL for adding workshops to your agenda!

Tuesday, October 29

Metal Roof Installation Training: Part 1 – Certificate Program

Mergers & Acquisitions Essentials Workshop – Earn 4 AIA LU Credits
Presented by PSMJ Resources, Inc.

Wednesday, October 30

Metal Roof Installation Training: Part 2 – Certificate Program

Rollforming for the Metal Construction Industry: Part 1

Utilizing MCM in Modern Design Including Fire Prevention – Earn 4 AIA LU HSW Credits

Thursday, October 31

Rollforming for the Metal Construction Industry: Part 2

Low Slope Detailing Workshop – Certificate Program, Earn 4 AIA LU HSW Credits

Metal Roofing from A (Aluminum) to Z (Zinc) – Earn 4 AIA LU HSW Credits

The Impact and Utilization of AI on the Construction Industry – Earn 4 AIA LU HSW Credits

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