METALCON Newsletter January 2024

CALLING ALL INDUSTRY EXPERTS!
SHOWCASE YOUR EXPERTISE AT METALCON 2024 SUBMIT YOUR PRESENTATIONS BY 2/14

Being a featured speaker for METALCON is not just an opportunity — it’s a chance to shape the narrative of the metal construction industry, making a lasting impact on professionals in the field. We are actively seeking individuals who are passionate about educating, engaging, inspiring, and delivering impactful presentations within various facets of the metal construction community.

Submissions will be evaluated for consideration in both the in-person educational sessions at METALCON 2024 and our ongoing METALCON Online programming throughout the year. Submission deadline is February 14th

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TRENDS IN METAL CONSTRUCTION-2024 AND BEYOND

As we enter into 2024, the Metal Building Materials Market Report underscores the imminent expansion of the Metal Building Materials market, fueled by key trends set to move the metal construction industry forward including a focus on sustainability with more green construction, metal building color trends, and a continued integration of technology. The steadfast preference for sustainable and eco-friendly solutions, as highlighted by the US Green Building Council’s 2023 report, continues to dominate the priorities of Engineering and Construction firms. Expect metal to play an important role to reflect the dynamic nature of architectural design particularly in color integration. Lastly, another trend to watch in this new year is a continued integration of technology in metal building design and construction with Building Information Modeling (BIM) leading the way. In the coming year, METALCON stands as the premier platform within the metal construction landscape for industry leaders to unveil the latest advancements in these dynamic trends. For the full story, click below to read the Blog posted last week.

 

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CONSTRUCTION SURVEY INSIGHTS

Shield Wall Media is bringing comprehensive market data to their subscribers at no charge. This report delves into various topics, including economic trends and construction data across multiple sectors such as construction, agriculture, residential and light commercial, post frame construction, metal roofing, roll forming and metal forming, small residential and portable buildings, and cold form metal. The valuable insights provided in this report will be disseminated to subscribers via mail, at Shield Wall Media events, and incorporated into educational programming. To claim a FREE copy, simply subscribe to one of their magazines by clicking the link below.

 

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METALCON ONLINE HAS CONTINUED TO EVOLVE INTO THE FREE ‘METALCON ONLINE’ WEBINAR EXPERIENCE!

METALCON Online will continue to feature FREE industry related accredited education content year-round education. Continuing with our commitment to providing valuable industry knowledge, we are thrilled to bring you another insightful session next month on February 7, “Powerful Strategies for Converting Asphalt Shingle Leads to Metal Sales” with Todd Miller, President of Isaiah Industries and current President of the Metal Roofing Alliance, sharing the content from one of the most well-received sessions at METALCON 2023. Then, on March 6, our METALCON and MCA Future Leaders series continues with “Employment in the Metal Industries: Maximizing Your Experience,” presented by Samuel Gray with Metallic Products. Given the ongoing labor shortage, a critical challenge in our industry, this session is one not to be missed.

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ATLANTA 2024!

Everyone is buzzing about Atlanta, including travel experts Lonely Planet and National Geographic. National Geographic selected Atlanta as one of the top destinations to visit in the National Geographic Best of the World 2022 list and was distinguished as the only U.S. city in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel list for 2022. Positioned at the crossroads of Southern charm, creativity, and sophistication, Atlanta is a city that easily captivates and inspires. With its world-class attractions, award-winning dining, and hidden wonders, falling in love with this beautiful city is inevitable. Still home to the busiest airport in the world with 80 percent of the U.S. population living within a two-hour flight, it makes Atlanta one of the accessible cities. From MICHELIN-recognized restaurants to top-ranked museums, attractions, historical landmarks and more – there’s so much to explore this year.

 

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