Metal Minds in Motion Roundtables at METALCON Collaborate and Exchange Ideas with Peers

METALCON is hosting a series of insightful roundtable discussions, each facilitated by an expert member of the Metal Construction Association on Thursday, October 31 at 3:00 p.m., atThe Exchange area in the exhibit hall.

Participants will gain valuable insights and collaborate on innovative solutions in these topic-driven small group forums, with the option to participate in one of the following engaging topics:

  • Workforce Development in Metal Construction Engage in an open discussion to exchange innovative solutions for overcoming labor shortages in metal construction.
  • New to Metal? A Beginner’s Guide to Metal Construction Participate in a collaborative forum to share essential strategies and solutions for successful metal construction projects.
  • Metal Myths Busted: Separating Fact from Fiction in Metal Construction Join the conversation to debunk myths and uncover the true benefits of metal construction in cost, durability and sustainability.
  • Building for Tomorrow: Metal Construction and Climate Resilience Collaborate and share ideas for designing metal structures that withstand extreme weather conditions and enhance climate resilience.
  • Metal Marvels: Trends in Modern Architectural Design Exchange insights on the latest aesthetic and functional innovations in metal architecture for cutting-edge design.
  • Digital Horizons in (Metal) Construction: Enhancing Productivity Through Technology Explore how BIM, AI and digital tools can revolutionize your business by boosting productivity and impacting your bottom line.
  • Revolutionizing Modular Builds: The Impact of Metal in Modular Construction Join a dynamic discussion on how metal enhances efficiency, sustainability, and design in modular construction.
  • Revitalizing Structures: The Power of Metal Retrofitting Share ideas on how metal can transform and modernize existing buildings through innovative retrofitting techniques.
  • What’s Behind the Cladding? Engage in a detailed discussion on the impact of cladding choices on building performance and longevity.

Participants are asked to choose their preferred roundtable topic and pre-register at https://metalcon.com/roundtables.

“We’re thrilled to introduce the Metal Minds in Motion Roundtables this year,” said Judy Geller, METALCON Vice President of Tradeshows. “We extend our gratitude to the experts from the Metal Construction Association for leading these discussions on timely and highly relevant industry topics.”

About METALCON

Established in 1991, METALCON is the only annual tradeshow and conference devoted exclusively to the application of metal in design and construction. Produced by PSMJ Resources, Inc., in partnership with the Metal Construction Association, METALCON’s success is based on a dynamic exhibit hall, extensive educational programs and interactive learning opportunities. This 3-day eventtakes place at the Georgia World Congress Center, 285 Andrew Young International Blvd. NW, Atlanta, GA 30313. This is METALCON’s seventh show in Atlanta. For more information, visit www.metalcon.com.

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