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NEW! CHANCE TO WIN $1000 IN METAL IN ARCHITECTURE PHOTO CONTEST METALCON's NEW Metal in Architecture Gallery is now accepting project photos through August 13 for its inaugural photo contest. Professionals involved in metal in construction are invited to submit high-quality photos of inspiring projects that feature metal in a building's interior or exterior design. Submission categories include roofs, walls, interiors, and ornamental/architectural features. One winner will be selected in each of the four categories along with one grand prize winner, who will receive a $1000 cash prize. Winners will be displayed in the Metal in Architecture Gallery at METALCON in October and also receive recognition in industry publications, Metalcon Construction News and Metal Architecture.
Test your solar and metal construction knowledge at METALCON this year! Up to ten teams of three to five individuals will compete on Wednesday, October 6 and Thursday, October 7 in a game consisting of three or more rounds with 10 questions each. Questions will be in picture, audio, video or random media formats and cover categories including solar and metal roofing, metal construction, METALCON history, pop culture and sports. This exciting activity will take place in the all-new Solar Center sponsored by S-5!. Teams are encouraged to pre-register.
According to a recent Construction Executive article, “Contractors should continue to invest in and leverage new technologies” to capitalize on the anticipated growth in construction. It says, “Where today we lean heavily on our best and most experienced people to provide data from the field based on their vast historical knowledge, in the future we need to supplement that knowledge in the field with technology.” To stay current, METALCON’s CONTECH Pavilion will be the place to see (and touch) the new tools and tech that will crank up your efficiency, competitiveness, and profits. The following companies: Faro Technologies (3D technology), Drone Deploy (drone technology), NexFrame (building systems) and Trimble (building systems including BIM and AI) will be on hand to provide real-time demos of their products. The CONTECH Pavilion is conveniently located on the exhibit floor and can be visited during show hours.
Learning “in-person” is back and METALCON’s education is better than ever! Learn from the industry’s top technical whizzes, business experts, design professionals, and industry insiders at the show this year AND … new this year … earn Continuing Education Credits. From pre-show workshops to keynotes, to 40+ education sessions, you will get up to speed on the critical industry issues, hottest trends and winning strategies to grow your career and expand your business. This years’ education is organized into 5 tracks, each with its own icon to assist attendees with easy navigation and planning: Building Envelope, Business Competencies, Machinery & Equipment, Metal in Architecture, Sustainability and Practice Management. With less than three months to go, check out the “schedule-at-a-glance” to review the sessions day-by-day. You can click on the “favorite” button to begin building a customized schedule that will fit your education needs. Earn a years worth of education credit just by attending METALCON this year!
Recently featured as a case study by the Metal Construction Association, the St. Petersburg Pier is a short ride across the bay from the Tampa Convention Center, the site of METALCON 2021. This $80 million project displays the use of CENTRIA metal panels to achieve stunning design effects while holding up to the harsh elements of salt water and humidity. The 3,065-foot-long pier was re-designed to serve as a family-friendly destination with activities and points of interest along the whole length of the pier to attract Florida locals and tourists alike. You can access the pier by car or check out the Cross Bay Ferry, which conveniently departs from the dock near the Convention Center. You can visit with CENTRIA at METALCON in the IMP Alliance Pavilion located in Booth #1821.
Globetrotter Travel, METALCON’s ONLY housing company is offering the most competitive hotel pricing for METALCON 2021 in Tampa. Select from five major hotel brands, all located within walking distance from the convention center.
Bay Insulation Systems is the leading supplier of metal building insulation and systems in North America. They use only NAIMA 202-96 fiberglass blanket and superior quality vapor barriers to produce custom-laminated, UL Certified metal building insulation, as well as Factory Mutual approved metal building insulation upon request. They offer liner systems, semi-rigid and rigid board products, tapes, trims, skylights, doors and windows. Bay Insulation Systems, SkyLiner® Fabrics, Bay Insulation Contracting, and EXPI-DOOR® Systems are all part of the Bay Family of Companies. Visit them in Booth #229 at METALCON 2021 and check out their new product, Bay Runner, nominated for the new 2021 METALCON Top Product Award!
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