METALCON 2022 UPDATES - REGISTRATION OPEN AND SPONSORS ANNOUNCED
METALCON 2022, scheduled for October 12 - 14, is heading to Indianapolis for the first time in the show’s history of 30+ years. Registration has officially opened! Enter “RacetoRegister” as the promo code by May 15 and receive $20 off registration fees.
Being brought to you by MCA and the MCM Alliance, learn from a dynamic panel of experts about the importance of cladding safety in light of global fires. This webinar will show how Engineering Evaluations (EE) can be used as a viable path to evaluate wall assemblies to the requirements of the International Building Code. The baseline information required will be reviewed along with a “layer-by-layer” analysis used by a qualified fire professional to demonstrate how a specific wall assembly meets the intent of the code. Executive Director of the MCM Alliance at the Metal Construction Association (MCA), Tom Seitz, will lead the discussion along with industry experts Daniel Martin, Fire Protection Engineer with Jensen Hughes, Andy Williams, MCA’s Director of Codes and Standards, and Jeff Henry, co-founder and CEO with CEI Materials.
Join us next Wednesday, April 20 at 1:00 PM and earn 1 AIA LU.
IMPACT OF INFRASTRUCTURE BILL ON METAL CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
The $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) was signed by President Biden on November 15, 2021, serving as probably the most important bill devoted to the construction industry since the Federal Highway Act of 1991. What’s in it? Editorial Director of Metal Construction News, Paul Deffenbaugh, takes a closer look, “The IIJA includes about $450 billion of new investment with the remainder going to reauthorization or extension of existing programs.” While a significant portion of these funds will go to segments of the industry where metal building materials have little impact, such as roads and bridges, water infrastructure and broadband, expect a trickle down effect. As investment flows to those projects, AEC companies will begin investing in offices, warehouses, manufacturing facilities and other buildings that will increase demands for both metal building systems and metal building components. Deffenbaugh identifies areas of the bill that will bear directly on the metal construction industry, including but not limited to the “buy America requirements,” airport expansion, public transportation and energy efficiency and building infrastructure programs.
NRCA PROCertification® METAL PANEL ROOF SYSTEMS INSTALLER PROGRAM
The National Roofers Contractor Association (NRCA), in partnership with MRA and MCA, has launched a new PROCertification® Metal Panel Roof Systems Installer Program. Uplevel you and your team's expertise and skills while taking advantage of continuing education by becoming ProCertified for metal panel roofing systems. Through this certification program, experienced workers who demonstrate substantial roofing skills and knowledge can become certified by NRCA in specific roof system installations. As part of the program’s roll-out, look for NRCA ProCertification® Metal Panel Roof Systems Hands-on Performance Exams to be a new feature at METALCON 2022 in October! Stay tuned for details.
SAFETY FIRST! METALFOCUS® SAFETY TRAINING PROGRAM BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND
The inaugural METALFOCUS® Safety Program is now available ONLINE for you to use as a valuable training tool for you and your employees. Taught by Craig Shaffer, CSP President of SafetyWorks, Inc., this series of 10 one-hour virtual courses goes beyond traditional OSHA-10 safety training to address situations that are unique to metal job-sites. The program’s goal is to help you to potentially lower insurance premiums by reducing lost-time accidents and damage to equipment, reduce your risk of regulatory fines and improve company culture and employee morale. Each course earns 1 AIA HSW LU; earn 10 credits by taking the full program. Sign up for one or all or mix and match to fit your needs.
Indy is the capital and largest city in the state of Indiana, centrally located in the eastern half of the United States making travel to the city easy, convenient and affordable. Known as the “Crossroads of America,” Indy is within a day’s drive of over half of the US population. For those arriving by air, the LEED-certified Indianapolis International Airport (IND) is a short, low-traffic 15 minute ride from downtown and has been consistently named the best airport in North America. Once you arrive, it is easy to get around the city. While taxis and buses are easily accessible, national journalists have proclaimed Indy to be one of the most walkable cities in the country. On foot, visitors can reach hundreds of restaurants and attractions from hotels and major meeting venues.
Join us October 12 - 14 and we guarantee you will #LOVEINDY.
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