This session will provide an overview of two accreditation programs that are chosen to improve the quality of work in the metal building industry. IAS accreditation attests that an organization has been assessed by a third-party accreditation body to rigorous standards to ensure their quality and make it easier for regulators to approve the companies that are designing, fabricating and assembling metal building systems. Specifically addressing questions from designers and specifiers, representatives from the International Accreditation Service (IAS), Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) and Metal Building Contractors and Erectors Association (MBCEA) will present and answer questions about the Metal Building Systems Inspection Accreditation AC472 and Metal Building Assemblers Inspection Accreditation AC478.
Learning Objectives:
- Why accreditation should matter to designers, architects, and engineers.
- Standards that make up these accreditations.
- Regulation within the metal fabrication and assembling industry and how these regulations can affect the industry as a whole.
- Quality and it’s importance within the industry.
- How these accreditations can positively affect your clients in the future.
Continuing Education Credits:
1.0 AIA LU HSW 
Speaker:
David Musselwhite
International Accreditation Service
Jeff Henry has served as executive director of the Metal Construction Association since June 2020. Henry previously served as MCA executive director from 2014-2016 and as director of strategic initiatives from 2012-2014. For the last 12 of his 39 years as an association professional, have been dedicated to trade associations in the construction industry. Over that time he has gained valuable knowledge and insight into the metal building component market. He served as President of the National Frame Building Association (NFBA) from 2011 to 2019, and the Synthetic Roof Underlayment Institute (SRUI). Jeff has also served as the Executive Director of the International Staple, Nail and Tool Association (ISANTA) since 2014. He holds BBAs and MBA degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Speaker:
Dan Halme
Halme Builders, Inc.
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Speaker:
Tony Bouquot
Executive Director, Metal Building Manufacturers Association
Tony Bouquot is the General Manager of the Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA). Tony has been a leader in the building products industry for over 30 years. A talented and engaging presenter, Tony brings life to topics through his vast knowledge and enthusiasm for metal building systems.
