Industry News
METALCON - the Ultimate Metal Roofing Experience
By Anna Lockhart. Take part in educational sessions and visit with over 100 metal roofing exhibitors at this year’s event! As the largest conference dedicated to the metal industries and metal professionals, METALCON is the ultimate experience for metal roofing experts. For over thirty years, METALCON has continued ...
FlashCo®’s New Fall Protection Product Line to be Headed by Jeremy Grimes
FlashCo recently announced that Jeremy Grimes will be moving to the position of roof safety specialist to lead FlashCo’s newest product line, fall protection. Jeremy brings an extensive background in fall protection and roofing to his new role. He has been with FlashCo since 2020 in a variety of sales positions, ...
Society of Women Engineers Earns $5 Million National Science Foundation Grant to Fund the Women of Color in Engineering Collaborative
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is the world's largest advocate and catalyst for change for women in engineering and technology. The Society of Women Engineers has been awarded a nearly $5 million grant from the National Science Foundation to fund the Women of Color in Engineering Collaborative (WCEC)—a project that ...
METALCON 2023: What to Expect from the Biggest Metal Roofing Event of the Year
By Adam Cabrera. METALCON, an annual gathering highly anticipated in the metal construction industry, is gearing up to be the most exciting event this year. In a recent MetalCast episode, host Heidi J. Ellsworth interviewed Judy Geller, vice president of METALCON, who shed light on the compelling lineup and ...
Maximize Your METALCON Education When you Register for a Workshop!
By Dani Sheehan. Take a deep dive into one or more metal construction topics with these four- and eight-hour in-depth workshops. If you’re as excited as we are for METALCON 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada, you already have the entire trip planned. Your flights are booked, your hotel registration is ...
Emmy-award Winning Kevin O’Connor of This Old House to Keynote SprayFoam 2024 Convention and Expo in Las Vegas March 3-6
Home industry expert to provide insights on recruitment, brand building and social media within the construction trades. The Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA) has announced that Emmy-award winning host Kevin O’Connor of This Old House and Ask This Old House will keynote the upcoming SprayFoam 2024 Convention and Expo being held ...
NRCA Encourages Roofing Professionals to Complete Latest Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing
This survey offers the roofing industry vital information for business conditions across the nation. The National Roofing Contractors Association encourages roofing professionals to join industry trade associations representing contractors, consultants and manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada in taking part in the latest Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing to evaluate ...
A.C.T. Metal Deck Supply Announces the Opening of Their Latest Location in Orlando, Florida
By Anna Lockhart. This new location will serve as a reliable distribution point of quality metal deck products for those living and working in Central and Southern Florida. As the largest metal deck distributor in the country, A.C.T. Metal Deck Supply is dedicated to providing their customers with the ...
SRS Distribution Announces 2023 Texas A&M Military Appreciation Concert Featuring Riley Green and Special Guest, Josh Abbott Band
The concert will be held on Friday, November 10 at Reed Arena, prior to Saturday’s Military Appreciation Game at Kyle Field against Mississippi State. SRS Distribution Inc. (SRS), the nation’s leading distributor of roofing materials and building products, has expanded its Texas A&M Military Appreciation Sponsorship to include a concert featuring ...
The Architect’s Experience – An Exclusive METALCON Opportunity for Designers and Architects
By Anna Lockhart. METALCON attendees won’t want to miss out on these exciting, exclusive sessions that illustrate the power of using metal in design! Produced in partnership with AEC Daily and sponsored by PPG, the Architect’s Experience at this year’s METALCON convention will be a ‘show within a show’ for ...
