METALCON
Education brings cool roofing knowledge to more audiences
By The Coffee Shops™. The CRRC is pairing research, digital resources and industry outreach to help professionals better understand cool surfaces and heat resilience. Building on its recent program enhancements, the Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) is also investing heavily in education designed to make cool roofing information easier to ...
From Orlando to Louisville: METALCON looks ahead to 2027
Industry insight and innovation shape the road ahead METALCON marked its 35th anniversary in Orlando by bringing together manufacturers, contractors, architects, installers and other professionals from across the metal construction industry. Held October 7–9 at the Orange County Convention Center, the event featured 273 exhibiting companies, a 9.2% increase over 2025. Verified ...
METALCON names 2026 Top Products Award winners
METALCON has announced the winners of its sixth annual Top Products Awards, recognizing product innovations showcased at its 35th anniversary event, held Oct. 7–9 in Orlando, Florida. Products were evaluated through public electronic voting before the show and attendee voting onsite, giving metal construction industry professionals a voice in recognizing products, ...
One team, one vision: DMI and Lakeside build a stronger future together
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Following a successful METALCON, the newly united DMI-LCF Fastener Group is positioning itself for long-term growth, innovation and industry leadership. The newly formed DMI-LCF Fastener Group generated noticeable energy at METALCON 2026. The merger unites Direct Metals, Inc. (DMI) and Lakeside Construction Fasteners (LCF), two companies known ...
La prefabricación ayuda a aprovechar mejor el tiempo de cada proyecto
Por The Coffee Shops®, traducido por Alberto Torres. Realizar la fabricación fuera del lugar de trabajo mejora la eficiencia de la mano de obra, permite crear calendarios más confiables y ayuda a proteger los márgenes de ganancia del proyecto. Los sistemas prefabricados de edificios metálicos están dando a los contratistas ...
Travis Rex of EXCEPTIONAL® Metals named 2026 METALCON 40 Under 40 honoree
Rex joined EXCEPTIONAL Metals in 2022 and has demonstrated a strong ability to identify opportunities, understand evolving market needs and turn ideas into practical solutions. EXCEPTIONAL Metals, part of the Duro-Last® family of brands under Amrize Building Envelope, is proud to announce that Travis Rex, director of sales operations, has been ...
Learn with Carlisle Architectural Metals at METALCON
METALCON October 7–8, 2026 | Orlando, Florida Heading to METALCON? Add these two sessions featuring Carlisle Architectural Metals leaders to your schedule. 1) Growing Your Metal Business: Real-World Strategies from Industry Leaders Oct. 7, 2026 | 10:15–11:15 a.m. ET Brian McLaughlin, Director of Associations for Carlisle Architectural Metals, moderates a panel offering practical strategies ...
Prefabrication puts project time to work
By The Coffee Shops®. Shifting fabrication off-site improves labor efficiency, creates more reliable schedules and protects project margins. Prefabricated metal building systems are giving contractors greater control over three of construction’s most persistent pressures: time, labor and cost. Also known as pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMBs), these systems are designed, engineered ...
Posicionando el roofing de metal como una opción sustentable
Por The Coffee Shops®. Expertos de la industria explorarán cómo el roofing de metal contribuye a la sustentabilidad, el valor a largo plazo y la resiliencia en la construcción residencial. La sustentabilidad es cada vez más importante para los propietarios de viviendas y profesionales de la construcción al evaluar diferentes ...
¡No te pierdas el principal evento de la industria metálica!
Por The Coffee Shops® Asegúrate de incluir estas sesiones y expositores en tu lista de prioridades para METALCON. Del 7 al 9 de octubre en Orlando, Florida, la industria se reunirá para tres días de educación, innovación y networking. Con más de 60 sesiones educativas y 250 expositores, es ...
