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<title>METALCON celebra 35 años: Más grande, más innovador y enfocado en generar negocios</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 03:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<h2>Nuevas experiencias, una audiencia m&aacute;s amplia y un enfoque renovado impulsan el crecimiento de METALCON en 2026.&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Durante la Reuni&oacute;n de Verano de <a href="https://www.metalcoffeeshop.com/directory/metal-construction-association-mca-2">Metal Construction Association (MCA)</a>, la directora de <a href="https://www.metalcoffeeshop.com/directory/metalcon-1">METALCON</a>, Judy Geller, present&oacute; la visi&oacute;n para la edici&oacute;n del 35.&ordm; aniversario del evento, destacando el crecimiento, la innovaci&oacute;n y un renovado compromiso por ofrecer mayor valor tanto a los asistentes como a los expositores.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Un a&ntilde;o hist&oacute;rico para la industria&nbsp;</h3>

<p>Al celebrar 35 a&ntilde;os de trayectoria, METALCON contin&uacute;a consolid&aacute;ndose como uno de los principales puntos de encuentro para toda la industria de la construcci&oacute;n met&aacute;lica. El evento re&uacute;ne en un mismo lugar a contratistas, arquitectos, fabricantes, proveedores, desarrolladores y propietarios de proyectos, creando un espacio donde se generan conexiones estrat&eacute;gicas y nuevas oportunidades de negocio.&nbsp;</p>

<p>De acuerdo con la presentaci&oacute;n de Judy, la edici&oacute;n de este a&ntilde;o en Orlando ya muestra un fuerte impulso, con m&aacute;s de 235 expositores confirmados y cerca de 63,000 pies cuadrados de &aacute;rea de exhibici&oacute;n pr&aacute;cticamente vendidos en su totalidad.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Este nivel de participaci&oacute;n, junto con la inversi&oacute;n continua de empresas l&iacute;deres y organizaciones afiliadas a la MCA, reafirma el papel de METALCON como uno de los eventos m&aacute;s importantes para impulsar el crecimiento y la colaboraci&oacute;n dentro de la industria.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Un nuevo enfoque: destacar el valor de asistir&nbsp;</h3>

<p>Uno de los cambios m&aacute;s importantes para 2026 es la manera en que METALCON est&aacute; comunicando su propuesta de valor. En lugar de centrar su promoci&oacute;n en la cantidad de expositores o sesiones educativas, los organizadores ahora buscan resaltar lo que los asistentes obtienen al participar y lo que podr&iacute;an perderse si deciden no asistir.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Este enfoque pone el &eacute;nfasis en las oportunidades de negocio, la creaci&oacute;n de relaciones dentro de la industria y el acceso a informaci&oacute;n estrat&eacute;gica que ayuda a los asistentes a obtener un mejor retorno de su inversi&oacute;n de tiempo.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Experiencias dise&ntilde;adas para atraer a los asistentes&nbsp;</h3>

<p>Despu&eacute;s del &eacute;xito de iniciativas recientes, METALCON continuar&aacute; apostando por experiencias inmersivas e interactivas que motiven a los asistentes a recorrer el piso de exhibici&oacute;n.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Entre las novedades para 2026 destacan la experiencia interactiva &quot;Motion Experience&quot; de U.S. Steel, un nuevo espacio dedicado al &quot;Future of Construction&quot; y otras actividades dise&ntilde;adas para generar conversaci&oacute;n y aumentar la participaci&oacute;n durante todo el evento.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Estas experiencias buscan crear un ambiente din&aacute;mico y ofrecer m&aacute;s oportunidades para que los expositores interact&uacute;en con los asistentes.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Una audiencia m&aacute;s amplia y la pr&oacute;xima generaci&oacute;n de l&iacute;deres&nbsp;</h3>

<p>Otro de los objetivos principales para esta edici&oacute;n es ampliar el perfil de los asistentes que participan en la toma de decisiones de compra y especificaci&oacute;n de materiales.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Aunque los contratistas contin&uacute;an siendo el p&uacute;blico principal, METALCON tambi&eacute;n est&aacute; reforzando su enfoque hacia arquitectos, fabricantes, propietarios de proyectos, desarrolladores y nuevos profesionales del sector.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Para lograrlo, el evento ofrecer&aacute; una mayor cantidad de sesiones educativas dirigidas a contratistas, m&aacute;s programaci&oacute;n y oportunidades de networking en espa&ntilde;ol, adem&aacute;s de iniciativas enfocadas en desarrollar a los futuros l&iacute;deres de la industria.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Entre ellas destacan el programa para mujeres de la industria, recientemente renombrado como Forge y la continuidad del reconocimiento 40 Under 40, ambos orientados a impulsar el crecimiento de la nueva generaci&oacute;n de profesionales de la construcci&oacute;n met&aacute;lica.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Mayor valor para los expositores&nbsp;</h3>

<p>Uno de los mensajes centrales de la presentaci&oacute;n fue el compromiso de METALCON por ofrecer un retorno de inversi&oacute;n tangible para sus expositores.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Los datos muestran que una parte importante de las compras se concreta durante el evento o dentro de los seis meses posteriores, lo que confirma el papel de METALCON como un importante generador de oportunidades de negocio.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Al atraer a profesionales directamente involucrados en las decisiones de compra y especificaci&oacute;n, el evento busca maximizar el valor para los expositores y mantener el inter&eacute;s de las empresas l&iacute;deres del sector.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Mucho m&aacute;s que una exposici&oacute;n&nbsp;</h3>

<p>METALCON contin&uacute;a posicion&aacute;ndose como mucho m&aacute;s que un piso de exhibici&oacute;n o un programa educativo. Es un espacio donde se fortalecen relaciones comerciales, nacen nuevas alianzas y se generan oportunidades que impulsan el crecimiento de la industria.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Con un piso de exhibici&oacute;n pr&aacute;cticamente agotado, nuevas experiencias para los asistentes y un enfoque claro en generar valor para todos los participantes, la edici&oacute;n 2026 en Orlando se perfila como una de las m&aacute;s importantes en la historia de METALCON.&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Lecciones de confianza, disciplina y perseverancia</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 03:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<h2>Lo que los contratistas de metal pueden aprender de la mentalidad ol&iacute;mpica&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Durante la Reuni&oacute;n de Verano de <a href="https://www.metalcoffeeshop.com/directory/metal-construction-association-mca-2">Metal Construction Association (MCA)</a>, el exjugador de la NFL y atleta ol&iacute;mpico de Estados Unidos, Johnny Quinn, ofreci&oacute; una conferencia llena de energ&iacute;a y aprendizajes sobre resiliencia, confianza y disciplina &ndash; temas que conectaron de inmediato con contratistas de metal y l&iacute;deres de la industria.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>De la adversidad a la oportunidad&nbsp;</h3>

<p>A los 26 a&ntilde;os, Johnny comparti&oacute; que hab&iacute;a sido despedido de tres equipos, perdi&oacute; 2.6 millones de d&oacute;lares y sufri&oacute; una grave lesi&oacute;n en la rodilla. Pens&oacute; que su historia hab&iacute;a terminado, hasta que ocurri&oacute; el episodio que lo hizo viral... qued&oacute; atrapado en el ba&ntilde;o de la Villa Ol&iacute;mpica y tuvo que derribar la puerta para salir. Lo que pudo haber sido un momento vergonzoso termin&oacute; convirti&eacute;ndose en una oportunidad que cambi&oacute; el rumbo de su carrera.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;Derribar una puerta en los Juegos Ol&iacute;mpicos realmente me abri&oacute; muchas otras puertas.&quot;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Aquella historia atrajo la atenci&oacute;n de los medios y le abri&oacute; nuevas oportunidades profesionales, reforzando un mensaje importante: los contratiempos muchas veces son el comienzo de nuevas oportunidades. Para los contratistas que enfrentan retrasos en proyectos, escasez de mano de obra o cambios de &uacute;ltimo momento, la lecci&oacute;n es clara: la forma en que respondes a los obst&aacute;culos es m&aacute;s importante que el obst&aacute;culo mismo.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Dominar los fundamentos&nbsp;</h3>

<p>Bas&aacute;ndose en su experiencia en la NFL, Johnny cuestion&oacute; la idea de que el &eacute;xito al m&aacute;s alto nivel depende de estrategias complicadas. En cambio, destac&oacute; el valor de la repetici&oacute;n y la disciplina.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;Domina los fundamentos y nunca dejes atr&aacute;s lo b&aacute;sico.&quot;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Para los contratistas de metal, esto se traduce en operaciones diarias como una comunicaci&oacute;n constante, pr&aacute;cticas de seguridad en la obra, instalaciones de calidad y relaciones s&oacute;lidas con proveedores. Estos principios son la base del &eacute;xito a largo plazo.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Construir confianza para impulsar el negocio&nbsp;</h3>

<p>Uno de los mensajes m&aacute;s relevantes para la industria fue la importancia de generar confianza, pero tambi&eacute;n de hacerlo con rapidez.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;Tu capacidad para generar confianza&hellip; la velocidad con la que logras construirla.&quot;&nbsp;</p>

<p>En la construcci&oacute;n, donde los tiempos son ajustados y los m&aacute;rgenes importan, la confianza lo es todo. Explic&oacute; que esta se construye cuando las palabras y las acciones est&aacute;n alineadas.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;Las palabras importan&hellip; pero nuestras acciones importan a&uacute;n m&aacute;s. Cuando nuestras palabras y nuestras acciones no coinciden, la confianza comienza a desmoronarse.&quot;&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Alinear el esfuerzo con los resultados&nbsp;</h3>

<p>Johnny lanz&oacute; una pregunta que aplica para cualquier contratista o empresario:&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;&iquest;Tu nivel de esfuerzo realmente coincide con lo que esperas lograr?&quot;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ya sea hacer crecer una empresa, mejorar el desempe&ntilde;o del equipo o fortalecer la relaci&oacute;n con los clientes, los resultados llegan cuando las acciones son constantes y tienen un prop&oacute;sito claro. Los equipos que alinean su esfuerzo con una direcci&oacute;n definida son quienes logran ganar participaci&oacute;n de mercado y crecer de manera sostenible.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Administrar el tiempo como un profesional de alto rendimiento&nbsp;</h3>

<p>Johnny tambi&eacute;n present&oacute; un m&eacute;todo pr&aacute;ctico para administrar mejor el tiempo, algo que cualquier contratista puede aplicar tanto en la oficina como en la obra.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ante cualquier tarea, recomend&oacute; hacerse cuatro preguntas: &iquest;Puedo eliminarla? &iquest;Puedo automatizarla? &iquest;Puedo delegarla? &iquest;O debo ejecutarla personalmente?&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;Los ganadores saben cu&aacute;ndo dejar de hacer aquello que ya no funciona.&quot; Con esta idea, desafi&oacute; la creencia de que hacer m&aacute;s siempre significa obtener mejores resultados. Para quienes administran cuadrillas, licitaciones y operaciones todos los d&iacute;as, este enfoque ayuda a concentrarse en las actividades que realmente generan valor.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Elegir la acci&oacute;n en lugar de las excusas&nbsp;</h3>

<p>Las experiencias de Johnny &ndash; desde ser dado de baja por equipos de la NFL hasta enfrentar lesiones e incertidumbre profesional &ndash; dieron credibilidad a su mensaje. Explic&oacute; que la adversidad siempre nos presenta una decisi&oacute;n.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;Cuando la vida se pone dif&iacute;cil, podemos culpar a otros, rendirnos o colaborar para encontrar la manera de sacar el trabajo adelante.&quot; Los contratistas m&aacute;s exitosos, al igual que los atletas de alto rendimiento, eligen adaptarse, colaborar y avanzar con los recursos que tienen disponibles.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>La disciplina supera a la motivaci&oacute;n&nbsp;</h3>

<p>Al finalizar su conferencia, Johnny hizo una distinci&oacute;n clave para alcanzar el &eacute;xito a largo plazo.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;La motivaci&oacute;n desaparece todos los d&iacute;as&hellip; son esas peque&ntilde;as disciplinas, repetidas con el tiempo, las que realmente generan resultados.&quot; Para los contratistas, esto significa que los h&aacute;bitos diarios &ndash; llegar preparados, seguir los procesos, mantener los est&aacute;ndares de seguridad y comunicarse de forma efectiva &ndash; son los que verdaderamente hacen la diferencia.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Conclusi&oacute;n&nbsp;</h3>

<p>La conferencia de Johnny Quinn durante la Reuni&oacute;n de Verano de la MCA dej&oacute; un mensaje que resuena en toda la industria de la construcci&oacute;n met&aacute;lica: el &eacute;xito se construye con constancia, confianza y disciplina.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ya sea en la obra o en la sala de juntas, los principios son los mismos: dominar los fundamentos, alinear las acciones con los objetivos y elegir avanzar en lugar de buscar excusas, todos los d&iacute;as.&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Lessons in trust, grit and discipline</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 09:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<h2>What metal contractors can learn from an Olympic mindset.&nbsp;</h2>

<p>At the <a href="https://www.metalcoffeeshop.com/directory/metal-construction-association-mca-2">Metal Construction Association</a> Summer Meeting, former NFL player and U.S. Olympian Johnny Quinn delivered a high-energy keynote packed with lessons on resilience, trust and consistent execution &mdash; all themes that strongly resonated with metal contractors and industry leaders.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<h3>From adversity to opportunity&nbsp;</h3>

<p>By age 26, Johnny shared that he had been cut three times, lost $2.6 million, and blew out his knee. He thought his story was over&hellip;but then he shared the viral story that put him in the spotlight &mdash; breaking down a bathroom door after getting trapped in the Olympic Village. What could have been a setback instead became a springboard for new opportunities.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&ldquo;Breaking down a door in the Olympic Games truly opened the door to some opportunities,&rdquo; he said.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>That moment led to media exposure and new professional doors, reinforcing a key message: setbacks often create unexpected opportunities. For contractors navigating project delays, labor challenges and shifting timelines, the takeaway is clear &mdash; how you respond matters more than the obstacle itself.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Mastering the fundamentals&nbsp;</h3>

<p>Drawing on his NFL experience, Johnny challenged the idea that success at the highest level requires complex strategies. Instead, he emphasized repetition and discipline.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&ldquo;Master the fundamentals and don&rsquo;t outgrow the basics,&rdquo; he explained.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>For metal contractors, this translates directly to daily operations &mdash; consistent communication, jobsite safety, quality installs and strong supplier relationships. These fundamentals form the backbone of long-term success.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Building trust that drives business&nbsp;</h3>

<p>One of the most relevant themes for contractors was Johnny&rsquo;s focus on trust &mdash; not just building it, but accelerating it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&ldquo;Your ability to earn trust&hellip; your speed to trust,&rdquo; he said, urging leaders to think about how they establish credibility faster with teams and customers.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>In construction, where timelines are tight and margins matter, trust is everything. Johnny emphasized that trust is built through alignment between words and actions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&ldquo;Our words matter&hellip; but it&rsquo;s our actions [that matter]. When our words and our actions don&rsquo;t line up&hellip; trust is going to unravel.&rdquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Aligning effort with results&nbsp;</h3>

<p>Johnny challenged attendees with a question that applies to every contractor and business owner:&nbsp;</p>

<p>&ldquo;Does your effort level actually match what you hope for?&rdquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Whether it&#39;s growing a business, improving crew performance or strengthening customer relationships, results come from consistent, aligned actions. He emphasized that teams that match effort with direction are the ones that win market share and drive growth.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Managing time like a high performer&nbsp;</h3>

<p>Johnny also introduced a practical framework for managing time &mdash; one that contractors can apply immediately on and off the jobsite.&nbsp;</p>

<p>When faced with any task, he encouraged asking four questions: Can I eliminate it? Can I automate it? Can I delegate it? Or should I execute it?&nbsp;</p>

<p>&ldquo;Winners quit things that don&rsquo;t work,&rdquo; he said, reframing the idea that doing more always equals better. For busy contractors juggling crews, bids and operations, this approach can help prioritize high-value work and reduce inefficiencies.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Choosing action over excuses&nbsp;</h3>

<p>Johnny&rsquo;s journey through setbacks &mdash; being cut from NFL teams, injuries and career uncertainty &mdash; grounded his message in real-world experience. He emphasized that adversity always presents a choice.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&ldquo;When life gets tough, we can blame others, we can give up or we can collaborate and find a way to get the job done,&rdquo; he said. The most successful contractors, like elite athletes, choose to adapt, collaborate and push forward with the resources they have.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Discipline beats motivation&nbsp;</h3>

<p>As the keynote wrapped up, Johnny highlighted a critical distinction for long-term success.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&ldquo;Motivation goes away daily&hellip; it&rsquo;s these little disciplines over time that actually matter and move the needle,&rdquo; he said. For contractors, that means the daily habits &mdash; showing up prepared, following processes, maintaining safety standards and communicating clearly &mdash; are what ultimately drive success.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Final takeaway&nbsp;</h3>

<p>Johnny&rsquo;s keynote at the MCA Summer Meeting delivered a message that resonates across the metal construction industry: success is built on consistency, trust and disciplined execution.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>From the jobsite to the boardroom, the principles remain the same &mdash; master the basics, align your actions with your goals and choose progress over excuses every single day.&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>METALCON at 35: Bigger, bolder and built for business</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/metalcon-at-35-bigger-bolder-and-built-for-business</link>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<h2>New experiences, stronger audiences and a fresh message drive momentum for 2026.&nbsp;</h2>

<p>At the <a href="https://www.metalcoffeeshop.com/directory/metal-construction-association-mca-2">MCA</a> Summer Meeting, <a href="https://www.metalcoffeeshop.com/directory/metalcon-1">METALCON</a> show director Judy Geller outlined an ambitious vision for the event&rsquo;s 35th anniversary, emphasizing growth, innovation and a renewed focus on delivering measurable value to attendees and exhibitors alike.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>A milestone year for the industry&nbsp;</h3>

<p>Celebrating 35 years, METALCON continues to position itself as a central hub for the entire metal construction industry. The event brings together contractors, architects, fabricators, manufacturers, suppliers, owners and developers under one roof &mdash; creating a unique environment where connections are made and business gets done.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to Judy&rsquo;s presentation, the show is already demonstrating strong momentum heading into this year&rsquo;s event in Orlando, with more than 235 contracted exhibitors and over 63,000 square feet of exhibit space nearly sold out. This high level of participation, along with continued investment from leading companies and MCA member organizations, underscores METALCON&rsquo;s role as a key driver of industry engagement and growth.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Shifting the message: From features to value&nbsp;</h3>

<p>One of the most notable changes for 2026 is how METALCON is positioning itself to prospective attendees. Instead of focusing on the number of booths or education sessions, organizers are shifting their messaging to highlight what attendees gain, and what they risk missing if they don&rsquo;t attend.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This value-driven approach emphasizes business opportunities, industry connections and competitive insights, helping attendees better understand the return on their time investment.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>New experiences designed to drive engagement&nbsp;</h3>

<p>Building on recent successes, METALCON is continuing to invest in immersive, one-of-a-kind experiences that draw attendees to the show floor and keep them engaged.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For 2026, highlights include the U.S. Steel &ldquo;Motion Experience,&rdquo; a new &ldquo;Future of Construction&rdquo; feature and other interactive elements designed to spark conversation and drive traffic throughout the show floor.&nbsp;</p>

<p>These attractions are designed to create energy, increase engagement and provide more opportunities for exhibitors to connect with attendees.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Expanding audiences and building the next generation&nbsp;</h3>

<p>Another major focus this year is growing the audiences who influence purchasing and specification decisions. While contractors remain a core audience, METALCON is placing increased emphasis on architects, fabricators, manufacturers, owners, developers and emerging professionals.&nbsp;</p>

<p>To support that goal, organizers highlighted expanded contractor education, more Spanish-language programming and networking opportunities and enhanced initiatives aimed at developing future leaders.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Programs like the newly rebranded &ldquo;Forge&rdquo; initiative for women in the industry and the continued promotion of the 40 Under 40 program are helping strengthen the next generation of metal construction professionals.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Creating measurable value for exhibitors&nbsp;</h3>

<p>A key theme throughout Judy&rsquo;s presentation was delivering meaningful ROI for exhibitors. Data shows that a significant amount of purchasing occurs either on the show floor or within six months following the event, reinforcing METALCON&rsquo;s importance as a business catalyst.&nbsp;</p>

<p>By focusing on attracting the right attendees &mdash; those directly involved in purchasing and specification &mdash; the event aims to maximize value for exhibitors and maintain strong industry investment.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>More than a trade show&nbsp;</h3>

<p>Ultimately, METALCON is positioned as more than exhibits and education. It is a place where relationships are built, partnerships are formed and opportunities are created.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With a nearly sold-out show floor, new experiential features and a clear focus on delivering value, the 2026 event in Orlando is shaping up to be one of METALCON&rsquo;s most impactful years yet.&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Perspectivas de FMI destacan oportunidades de crecimiento en un mercado de la construcción en evolución</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/perspectivas-de-fmi-destacan-oportunidades-de-crecimiento-en-un-mercado-de-la-construccin-en-evolucin</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 03:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<h2>Los centros de datos impulsan la siguiente etapa de crecimiento.&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Durante la Reuni&oacute;n de Verano 2026 de <a href="https://www.metalcoffeeshop.com/directory/metal-construction-association-mca-2">Metal Construction Association (MCA)</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/paul-trombitas">Paul Trombitas</a>, de <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/fmi-consulting">FMI</a>, present&oacute; un panorama integral del mercado de la construcci&oacute;n, destacando un s&oacute;lido crecimiento a largo plazo en diversos sectores, cambios en la demanda geogr&aacute;fica y nuevas din&aacute;micas impulsadas por los centros de datos, la consolidaci&oacute;n de la industria y las tecnolog&iacute;as emergentes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;Esto nos da una buena idea de cu&aacute;l es la tendencia general del mercado&quot;, coment&oacute; Paul. &quot;Nadie busca atender el 100% del mercado, pero s&iacute; ayuda a entender hacia d&oacute;nde se dirige la industria.&quot;&nbsp;</p>

<h3>La construcci&oacute;n no residencial y la infraestructura impulsan el crecimiento&nbsp;</h3>

<p>El informe de perspectivas del segundo trimestre de 2026 de FMI muestra un cambio en el equilibrio entre los distintos segmentos de la construcci&oacute;n. Aunque hist&oacute;ricamente el mercado residencial ha predominado, en los &uacute;ltimos a&ntilde;os se ha observado una mayor paridad entre la construcci&oacute;n residencial y la no residencial.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;Hoy los sectores residencial y no residencial representan vol&uacute;menes muy similares&quot;, explic&oacute; Paul. &quot;Gran parte de esto se debe a la alta demanda generada por los centros de datos y la manufactura de alta tecnolog&iacute;a, adem&aacute;s de cierta desaceleraci&oacute;n en el mercado residencial.&quot;&nbsp;</p>

<p>De cara a 2030, FMI proyecta:&nbsp;</p>

<ul>
	<li>Crecimiento del sector residencial de entre 4% y 4.5%.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Crecimiento cercano al 6% en la construcci&oacute;n no residencial.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Crecimiento aproximado del 7.8% en proyectos de infraestructura y obras civiles.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

<p>En conjunto, se espera que el mercado total de la construcci&oacute;n crezca alrededor del 5.8%, impulsado principalmente por la infraestructura necesaria para abastecer de energ&iacute;a a los centros de datos.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;Gran parte de esa demanda energ&eacute;tica est&aacute; relacionada con la infraestructura que requieren los centros de datos,&quot; explic&oacute; Paul. &quot;Ese es uno de los mayores desaf&iacute;os en este momento.&quot;&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Los centros de datos est&aacute;n transformando el mercado&nbsp;</h3>

<p>Pocos sectores est&aacute;n influyendo tanto en la industria de la construcci&oacute;n como los centros de datos. FMI estima que este segmento continuar&aacute; impulsando la demanda y la priorizaci&oacute;n de proyectos en todo Estados Unidos.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;Los centros de datos est&aacute;n creciendo a una tasa cercana al 18% anual hasta 2030,&quot; se&ntilde;al&oacute; Paul, agregando que ahora incluso se analizan por separado del mercado tradicional de oficinas debido a su acelerado crecimiento.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Su impacto va mucho m&aacute;s all&aacute; del volumen de proyectos. Tambi&eacute;n est&aacute;n modificando la demanda de materiales, los tiempos de construcci&oacute;n y las regiones donde se concentra la inversi&oacute;n.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;Lo &uacute;nico que les importa es incorporar la nueva tecnolog&iacute;a cuanto antes,&quot; explic&oacute; Paul. &quot;Est&aacute;n dispuestos a pagar m&aacute;s por cualquier soluci&oacute;n que les permita hacerlo m&aacute;s r&aacute;pido.&quot;&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Las ciudades secundarias cobran mayor relevancia&nbsp;</h3>

<p>Los cambios demogr&aacute;ficos y la reubicaci&oacute;n de empresas est&aacute;n impulsando el crecimiento de nuevos mercados. Ciudades como Raleigh, Charlotte, Nashville y Tampa se est&aacute;n consolidando como importantes polos de desarrollo para la construcci&oacute;n.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;Hay que seguir hacia donde se est&aacute; moviendo la poblaci&oacute;n,&quot; coment&oacute; Paul. &quot;Ah&iacute; es exactamente donde est&aacute; llegando la inversi&oacute;n.&quot;&nbsp;</p>

<p>La llegada de nuevas empresas tambi&eacute;n est&aacute; aumentando la demanda de vivienda, servicios de salud, educaci&oacute;n e infraestructura comercial en estas regiones.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Los sistemas met&aacute;licos para techos y muros mantienen una tendencia positiva&nbsp;</h3>

<p>La actualizaci&oacute;n de las proyecciones de FMI para techos met&aacute;licos anticipa un crecimiento constante hasta 2030, con un incremento aproximado del 16% en la superficie total instalada. El segmento no residencial ser&aacute; el principal motor de esta expansi&oacute;n. &quot;Observamos un crecimiento m&aacute;s s&oacute;lido en los sectores industrial, institucional y comercial,&quot; explic&oacute; Paul.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Aunque el mercado residencial sigue representando la mayor parte del volumen de techos met&aacute;licos, el segmento no residencial contin&uacute;a ganando participaci&oacute;n. Asimismo, los proyectos de reemplazo siguen dominando el mercado, representando m&aacute;s del 90% de la actividad.&nbsp;</p>

<p>En cuanto a los sistemas met&aacute;licos para muros, las perspectivas son a&uacute;n m&aacute;s favorables. FMI proyecta un crecimiento superior al 30%, impulsado por el desarrollo industrial y una mayor adopci&oacute;n en aplicaciones residenciales. &quot;Los sistemas met&aacute;licos para muros contin&uacute;an mostrando un crecimiento muy favorable,&quot; afirm&oacute; Paul, destacando su durabilidad, sostenibilidad y flexibilidad de dise&ntilde;o como algunos de los principales factores que impulsan esta tendencia.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Los precios de los materiales siguen siendo un desaf&iacute;o&nbsp;</h3>

<p>A pesar del panorama positivo, la volatilidad en los precios contin&uacute;a generando incertidumbre, especialmente en materiales como el aluminio y otros sustratos.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;Los precios del aluminio han aumentado considerablemente, lo que ha llevado a algunos proyectos a optar por materiales alternativos,&quot; coment&oacute; Paul. &quot;Existe preocupaci&oacute;n por que el metal resulte demasiado costoso frente a otras opciones.&quot;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Esta presi&oacute;n sobre los costos podr&iacute;a influir en la selecci&oacute;n de materiales, particularmente en proyectos con presupuestos m&aacute;s ajustados.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>La consolidaci&oacute;n de la industria contin&uacute;a aceler&aacute;ndose&nbsp;</h3>

<p>Otro de los temas centrales fue la consolidaci&oacute;n dentro de la cadena de suministro. Las recientes adquisiciones entre grandes distribuidores han transformado significativamente el panorama competitivo.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;Es casi una carrera para ver qui&eacute;n logra adquirir m&aacute;s distribuidores y de mayor tama&ntilde;o,&quot; se&ntilde;al&oacute; Paul.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Al mismo tiempo, siguen surgiendo nuevos participantes y empresas m&aacute;s peque&ntilde;as, ampliando la diferencia entre las grandes compa&ntilde;&iacute;as consolidadas y los nuevos competidores.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;Las empresas de tama&ntilde;o medio est&aacute;n en una posici&oacute;n muy particular,&quot; explic&oacute;. &quot;Est&aacute;n buscando c&oacute;mo diferenciarse entre esos dos extremos.&quot;&nbsp;</p>

<h3>La inteligencia artificial gana terreno&nbsp;</h3>

<p>La inteligencia artificial tambi&eacute;n contin&uacute;a expandi&eacute;ndose dentro de la industria, aunque su nivel de adopci&oacute;n var&iacute;a considerablemente entre empresas. &ldquo;Algunas compa&ntilde;&iacute;as todav&iacute;a son cautelosas, mientras que otras ya la utilizan para planificaci&oacute;n, log&iacute;stica y otras funciones,&quot; coment&oacute; Paul. A&ntilde;adi&oacute; que las implementaciones m&aacute;s exitosas parten de una necesidad claramente identificada. &quot;Las empresas que obtienen mejores resultados primero identifican un problema de negocio y despu&eacute;s seleccionan la herramienta adecuada para resolverlo.&quot;&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Mano de obra, energ&iacute;a y cadena de suministro definir&aacute;n el futuro&nbsp;</h3>

<p>De cara a los pr&oacute;ximos a&ntilde;os, varios factores podr&iacute;an limitar el crecimiento, entre ellos la disponibilidad de mano de obra, la capacidad de generaci&oacute;n el&eacute;ctrica y los desaf&iacute;os en la cadena de suministro. En particular, el suministro de energ&iacute;a podr&iacute;a convertirse en uno de los principales obst&aacute;culos para la expansi&oacute;n de los centros de datos.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;En el norte de Virginia, los centros de datos ya representan cerca del 30% del consumo el&eacute;ctrico,&quot; explic&oacute; Paul. &quot;Ese ser&aacute; uno de los mayores desaf&iacute;os.&quot;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Al mismo tiempo, la construcci&oacute;n modular y la prefabricaci&oacute;n est&aacute;n cobrando mayor importancia como estrategias para enfrentar la escasez de trabajadores y reducir los tiempos de ejecuci&oacute;n de los proyectos.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Un panorama favorable con retos estrat&eacute;gicos&nbsp;</h3>

<p>En t&eacute;rminos generales, las proyecciones de FMI apuntan a un crecimiento sostenido, especialmente en los sectores no residencial e infraestructura, impulsado por la expansi&oacute;n de los centros de datos y los cambios regionales en la inversi&oacute;n.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;Todav&iacute;a existe mucho optimismo,&quot; concluy&oacute; Paul. &quot;Pero tambi&eacute;n hay incertidumbre y las empresas est&aacute;n aprendiendo a navegarla.&quot;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Para contratistas, fabricantes y distribuidores, el &eacute;xito depender&aacute; de comprender c&oacute;mo est&aacute; cambiando la demanda, adaptarse a la consolidaci&oacute;n del mercado y aprovechar las nuevas herramientas y tecnolog&iacute;as para mantenerse competitivos.&nbsp;</p>

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<title>Top June articles: Operational efficiency, building trust and planning ahead</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/top-june-articles-operational-efficiency-building-trust-and-planning-ahead</link>
<description>top-june-articles-operational-efficiency-building-trust-and-planning-ahead</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<h2>Articles of interest from June 2026.&nbsp;</h2>

<p>As the second fiscal quarter of the year comes to a close, it&rsquo;s hard to believe we&rsquo;re coming up on the halfway point of 2026. And the number of articles The Coffee Shops&trade; crew has published in that time (over 2,300 across all sites) can attest to how busy of a year it&rsquo;s been. Of those thousands of articles, over 350 of them were posted in June alone. So, to help you keep up with all the news and information, we&rsquo;ve rounded up the top ten articles from June.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Our list starts off with an article highlighting <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/adams-and-reese-llp">Adams and Reese</a>&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/trent-cotney-rcs-influencer">Trent Cotney</a>&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/construction-law-insights-and-updates-from-may-2026">May 2026 construction law updates</a> and an article diving into a new Workforce Pell Grants that &ldquo;<a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/workforce-pell-program-could-strengthen-roofings-workforce-pipeline">could help roofing contractors recruit, train and grow the next generation of skilled workers</a>.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>

<p>From there, we have a wide variety of articles highlighting everything from the <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/nwir">National Women in Roofing (NWIR)</a> Oregon Council&rsquo;s work coordinating a roof replacement for a <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/roofing-community-rallies-for-oregon-homeowner">Portland homeowner in need</a> to how <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/maximizing-fire-resistance-with-metal">metal roofing protects against wildfires</a> and <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/mca-advances-technical-leadership-expands-market-opportunities-and-builds-momentum-for-2026">the role of</a> the <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/metal-construction-association-mca-2">Metal Construction Association (MCA)</a> in the industry.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rounding out our list is our top three articles of June. In third place is an article our friends at <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/roof-hub">Roof Hub</a> wrote all about optimizing operational efficiency by using AI Smart Templates. Second goes to an article I wrote about how contractors can build trust and generate leads in a digital world. And first goes to <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/cotney-consulting-group">Cotney Consulting Group</a>&rsquo;s article <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/cotney-consulting-group">sharing a 5-year readiness playbook for roofing contractors</a>.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Top 10 articles from June 2026&nbsp;</h3>

<p><strong>10 - <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/construction-law-insights-and-updates-from-may-2026">Construction law insights and updates from May 2026</a> by Emma Peterson.&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><strong>9 - <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/workforce-pell-program-could-strengthen-roofings-workforce-pipeline">Workforce Pell Program could strengthen roofing&rsquo;s workforce pipeline</a> by Heidi J. Ellsworth.&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><strong>8 - <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/why-government-affairsmattersto-every-roofing-professional">Why government affairs matter to every roofing professional</a> by Heidi J. Ellsworth.&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><strong>7 - <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/roofing-community-rallies-for-oregon-homeowner">Roofing community rallies for Oregon homeowner</a> by The Coffee Shops&trade;.&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><strong>6 - <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/maximizing-fire-resistance-with-metal">Maximizing fire resistance with metal</a> by Anna Lockhart.&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><strong>5 - <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/mca-advances-technical-leadership-expands-market-opportunities-and-builds-momentum-for-2026">MCA advances technical leadership, expands market opportunities and builds momentum for 2026</a> by Heidi J. Ellsworth.&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><strong>4 - <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/navigating-a-new-normal">Navigating a new normal</a> by Emma Peterson.&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><strong>3 - <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/ai-smart-templates">AI smart templates</a> by RoofHub.&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><strong>2 - <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/word-of-mouth-still-works-it-just-looks-different">Word of mouth still works &ndash; It just looks different</a> by Emma Peterson.&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><strong>1 - <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/a-5-year-readiness-playbook-for-roofing-contractors">A 5-year readiness playbook for roofing contractors</a> by Cotney Consulting Group.&nbsp;</strong></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Breaking down the midterm elections at the MCA Summer Meeting</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/breaking-down-the-midterm-elections-at-the-mca-summer-meeting</link>
<description>breaking-down-the-midterm-elections-at-the-mca-summer-meeting</description>
<pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 09:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<h2>Understanding how this year&rsquo;s midterms can have a broad impact on the metal industry.&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>

<p>At the <a href="https://www.metalcoffeeshop.com/directory/metal-construction-association-mca-2">Metal Construction Association (MCA)</a> Summer Meeting, legal counsel <a href="https://www.office.com/search?q=John+Kelly&amp;EntityRepresentationId=73dbe0a2-27f2-4d07-8e6f-e2e99ef4338c">John Kelly</a> delivered a timely, nonpartisan overview of the upcoming midterm elections, emphasizing process over politics and encouraging attendees to stay informed as the November elections approach.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Framing his presentation as an educational baseline, John told attendees, &ldquo;We&rsquo;re going to talk about process. We&rsquo;re going to talk about what&rsquo;s coming and how to think through your choices.&rdquo; He emphasized that his goal was not to influence political opinions but to help industry professionals better understand how the system works and what to watch in the months ahead.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Why midterms matter&nbsp;</h3>

<p>Midterm elections, held halfway through a president&rsquo;s four-year term, play a critical role in shaping national policy. John noted that &ldquo;every seat in the U.S. House of Representatives and one-third of the seats in the United States Senate are up for election,&rdquo; underscoring the broad impact of these contests.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Currently, the balance of power in Congress is narrowly divided, making even small shifts in voter turnout potentially decisive. John explained that Republicans hold a slim majority in the House, while the Senate is similarly tight, with control hinging on a small number of seats.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Because of these narrow margins, he stressed that the upcoming elections &ldquo;will make a difference in terms of where we are years from now,&rdquo; particularly when it comes to legislative priorities and policy direction.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Breaking down the numbers&nbsp;</h3>

<p>To give attendees context, John reviewed the structure of Congress and how elections influence control. The Senate consists of 100 members serving six-year terms, with a simple majority typically requiring 51 votes. However, he pointed out that in many cases, 60 votes are needed to advance legislation due to procedural rules.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the House, all 435 seats are up for election every two years, with 218 votes needed to pass legislation. John noted that the current House majority is &ldquo;just by a hair,&rdquo; highlighting how competitive many districts have become.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This balance underscores the volatility of midterm cycles, where a shift of only a few seats can change which party controls the legislative agenda.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Historical trends and voter behavior&nbsp;</h3>

<p>Looking at historical patterns, John explained that the party in control of the White House often loses ground in midterm elections. &ldquo;This trend is sometimes known as the presidential penalty,&rdquo; he said, citing past elections where incumbent parties lost dozens of House seats.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Turnout is another key factor. Midterms typically draw about 40% of eligible voters, compared to closer to 60% in presidential election years. That lower turnout can amplify the influence of motivated voters, particularly those driven by strong opinions about the direction of the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&ldquo;Enthusiasm and dissatisfaction pull voters to the polls in greater numbers,&rdquo; John said, noting that voters often use midterms to send a message about the current administration.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Key issues shaping the election&nbsp;</h3>

<p>John highlighted several major issues likely to influence voters this cycle, beginning with the economy. Rising consumer prices and fluctuating energy costs, he said, &ldquo;become a volatile campaign issue&rdquo; that resonates with a wide range of voters.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He also pointed to global conflict and immigration policy as significant factors shaping voter sentiment. Each issue carries both economic and social implications, which can shift priorities across different regions and demographics.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In addition to policy concerns, structural factors such as redistricting and legal rulings on voting practices could play an outsized role in determining outcomes. John encouraged attendees to pay close attention to these developments as they evolve ahead of Election Day.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>What to watch in the months ahead&nbsp;</h3>

<p>With just over four months until the election at the time of the presentation, John emphasized the importance of staying informed. He pointed attendees to nonpartisan forecasting tools and political analysis resources, like Sabato&rsquo;s Crystal Ball, to track key races and trends.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He also cautioned that the political landscape can shift quickly. &ldquo;What we know today could be a different analysis&rdquo; in the coming weeks, he said, noting how rapidly external events can influence voter perception and campaign momentum.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ultimately, control of Congress will depend on a handful of competitive races, especially in closely divided districts and battleground states. While early indicators suggested the House could be more likely to change hands, the Senate outlook remained more uncertain.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Participation matters&nbsp;</h3>

<p>John closed his presentation with a reminder about civic engagement, reinforcing that election outcomes are shaped by those who show up.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&ldquo;We do not have government by the majority,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;We have a government by the majority who participate.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>

<p>For professionals in the metal construction industry, understanding the mechanics of elections and their potential policy impacts is critical. As John&rsquo;s presentation made clear, even small shifts in participation and voter sentiment can have lasting effects on legislation, regulation and the business environment.&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>FMI outlook highlights growth opportunities in evolving construction market</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/fmi-outlook-highlights-growth-opportunities-in-evolving-construction-market</link>
<description>fmi-outlook-highlights-growth-opportunities-in-evolving-construction-market</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<h2>Data centers fuel the next phase of growth.&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>

<p>At the 2026 <a href="https://www.metalcoffeeshop.com/directory/metal-construction-association-mca-2">MCA</a> Summer Meeting, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/paul-trombitas">Paul Trombitas</a> of <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/fmi-consulting">FMI</a> delivered a comprehensive market outlook, highlighting strong long-term growth across construction sectors, shifting geographic demand and evolving dynamics driven by data centers, consolidation and emerging technologies.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&ldquo;This gives us a good sense of what the overall trend of the market is,&rdquo; Paul said. &ldquo;No one chases 100% of the marketplace, but it helps you understand where you are headed.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Nonresidential and infrastructure drive growth&nbsp;</h3>

<p>FMI&rsquo;s Q2 2026 outlook shows a changing balance across construction segments. While residential has historically dominated, recent years have brought greater parity between residential and nonresidential markets.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&ldquo;Residential and nonresidential are representing very similar volumes now,&rdquo; Paul explained. &ldquo;A lot of that is due to high demand from data centers and high-tech manufacturing, along with some softness in residential.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Looking ahead through 2030, FMI forecasts:&nbsp;</p>

<ul>
	<li>Residential growth around 4% to 4.5%&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Nonresidential growth near 6%&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Nonbuilding growth approaching 7.8%&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

<p>Overall, the total construction market is expected to grow at roughly 5.8%, with infrastructure tied to power and data centers driving much of the expansion.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&ldquo;That power is largely related to supporting the infrastructure for data centers,&rdquo; Paul said. &ldquo;That is the biggest challenge right now.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Data centers reshape the market&nbsp;</h3>

<p>Few sectors are influencing construction as dramatically as data centers. FMI projects data centers will continue to drive both demand and project prioritization across the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&ldquo;Data centers themselves are growing at about an 18% annual rate through 2030,&rdquo; Paul noted, adding that they are now being separated from traditional office construction due to their rapid expansion.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Their impact extends beyond project volume. Data centers are also influencing material demand, construction timelines and geographic investment.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&ldquo;They only care about getting the new technology in,&rdquo; Paul said. &ldquo;They&rsquo;re willing to pay more for whatever allows them to do that faster.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Secondary cities gain momentum&nbsp;</h3>

<p>Shifting population trends and corporate relocations are fueling growth in emerging markets. Secondary cities such as Raleigh, Charlotte, Nashville and Tampa are becoming major construction hubs. &ldquo;You follow where the population is moving,&rdquo; Paul said. &ldquo;That&rsquo;s exactly where the dollars are going.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Corporate relocations are accelerating this trend, driving demand for housing, healthcare, education and commercial infrastructure in these regions.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Metal roofing and wall systems show strong gains&nbsp;</h3>

<p>FMI&rsquo;s updated forecast for metal roofing projects steady growth through 2030, with total square footage expected to increase by roughly 16%. Nonresidential applications are expected to lead that expansion. &ldquo;There&rsquo;s stronger growth in nonresidential industrial, institutional and commercial,&rdquo; Paul said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Residential still accounts for the majority of metal roofing volume, but nonresidential is gaining share. Replacement work also dominates the market, making up more than 90% of activity.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On the wall side, growth is even more pronounced. FMI forecasts more than 30% growth in metal wall systems, supported by industrial development and increased adoption in residential applications. &ldquo;Metal wall continues to see very favorable growth,&rdquo; Paul said, citing durability, sustainability and design flexibility as key drivers.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Pricing and materials remain a concern&nbsp;</h3>

<p>Despite strong growth projections, pricing volatility continues to create uncertainty, particularly with aluminum and other substrates. &ldquo;Aluminum prices have risen sharply, and that has prompted some projects to shift away from metal,&rdquo; Paul said. &ldquo;There&rsquo;s concern about being overpriced relative to competing materials.&rdquo; This pricing pressure could influence material selection, especially in cost-sensitive segments.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Industry consolidation accelerates&nbsp;</h3>

<p>Another major theme highlighted in the presentation was consolidation across the supply chain. Recent acquisitions involving major distributors have reshaped the competitive landscape. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s almost an arms race of who can buy more and bigger distributors,&rdquo; Paul said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At the same time, new entrants and smaller players are entering the market, creating a widening gap between large, consolidated firms and emerging competitors. &ldquo;The middle is in a unique position,&rdquo; Paul explained. &ldquo;They&rsquo;re trying to figure out how to position themselves between those two extremes.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>

<h3>AI adoption expands across construction&nbsp;</h3>

<p>Artificial intelligence is also gaining traction across the industry, though adoption varies widely. &ldquo;Some companies are still hesitant, while others are using it for planning and logistics,&rdquo; Paul said. He emphasized that successful adoption depends on clearly defined use cases. &ldquo;The ones doing it effectively are building a business case,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;They&rsquo;re identifying challenges first, then selecting the right tool to address them.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Labor, power and supply chain shape the future&nbsp;</h3>

<p>Looking ahead, several constraints could influence growth, including labor availability, energy infrastructure and supply chain challenges. Power capacity, in particular, may become a limiting factor for data center expansion.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&ldquo;In Northern Virginia, data centers already represent nearly 30% of electricity consumption,&rdquo; Paul said. &ldquo;That&rsquo;s going to be one of the biggest issues.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>

<p>At the same time, modular construction and prefabrication are emerging as key strategies to address labor shortages and accelerate project timelines.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Strong outlook with strategic considerations&nbsp;</h3>

<p>Overall, FMI&rsquo;s forecast points to sustained growth, particularly in nonresidential and infrastructure sectors, supported by data center expansion and regional shifts. &ldquo;There&rsquo;s still a lot of optimism,&rdquo; Paul said. &ldquo;But there&rsquo;s also underlying uncertainty that companies are navigating.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>

<p>For contractors, manufacturers and distributors, success will depend on understanding shifting demand, adapting to consolidation and leveraging new tools and technologies to stay competitive.&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>MCA reconoce a los beneficiarios de sus becas 2026</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/mca-reconoce-a-los-beneficiarios-de-sus-becas-2026</link>
<description>mca-reconoce-a-los-beneficiarios-de-sus-becas-2026</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 03:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<h2>El programa de becas de la Metal Construction Association (MCA) contin&uacute;a apoyando las metas educativas de estudiantes vinculados a sus empresas miembros.&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Ahora en su tercer a&ntilde;o, el programa de becas de <a href="https://www.metalcoffeeshop.com/directory/metal-construction-association-mca-2">MCA</a> otorga $2,000 a estudiantes seleccionados que cursan estudios postsecundarios en una amplia variedad de &aacute;reas, incluyendo universidades, escuelas vocacionales y programas de oficios especializados. Los beneficiarios son elegidos mediante un proceso de selecci&oacute;n competitivo y an&oacute;nimo que eval&uacute;a logros acad&eacute;micos, ensayos personales, participaci&oacute;n en actividades extracurriculares y compromiso con sus metas profesionales futuras.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Reconociendo a los ganadores de las becas 2026&nbsp;</h3>

<p>Este a&ntilde;o fueron reconocidos cinco estudiantes sobresalientes, cada uno con un camino y una meta profesional &uacute;nicos:&nbsp;</p>

<ul>
	<li><strong>Mattias Carney (Ontario, Canad&aacute;):</strong> Mattias ha sido aceptado en la United States Air Force Academy. Planea cursar una formaci&oacute;n enfocada en STEM (ciencia, tecnolog&iacute;a, ingenier&iacute;a y matem&aacute;ticas) y aspira a convertirse en oficial de la Fuerza A&eacute;rea de los Estados Unidos, demostrando un fuerte compromiso con el liderazgo y el servicio.&nbsp;</li>
	<li><strong>Rory Huck (Littleton, Colorado):</strong> Rory estudia actualmente en la University of Redlands, donde cursa una doble especialidad en matem&aacute;ticas y ciencia de datos. Su enfoque acad&eacute;mico refleja su objetivo de convertirse en actuaria, una profesi&oacute;n que requiere precisi&oacute;n y s&oacute;lidas habilidades anal&iacute;ticas.&nbsp;</li>
	<li><strong>Hannah Bergthold (Siloam Springs, Arkansas):</strong> Hannah asistir&aacute; a la University of Arkansas para estudiar educaci&oacute;n. Su pasi&oacute;n por la ense&ntilde;anza y por ayudar a los dem&aacute;s la posiciona para desarrollar una carrera significativa dentro de las aulas.&nbsp;</li>
	<li><strong>Drew Sailors (Logansport, Indiana):</strong> Drew estudia ventas para negocios agr&iacute;colas en Ivy Tech Community College y planea continuar su formaci&oacute;n en Purdue University. Su participaci&oacute;n en organizaciones como 4-H y FFA respalda sus metas profesionales en los sectores de agricultura y ventas.&nbsp;</li>
	<li><strong>Colton Burks (Joshua, Texas):</strong> Colton asistir&aacute; a Ottawa University para estudiar entrenamiento deportivo y administraci&oacute;n. Su pasi&oacute;n por el deporte y la mentor&iacute;a lo guiar&aacute;n hacia una futura carrera en el &aacute;mbito del entrenamiento y la educaci&oacute;n.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

<h3>Invirtiendo en el futuro&nbsp;</h3>

<p>Los beneficiarios de las becas 2026 representan una amplia diversidad de talentos e intereses, desde el servicio militar y la ciencia de datos hasta la educaci&oacute;n y la agricultura, reflejando la fortaleza y versatilidad de la comunidad de MCA. El programa no solo brinda apoyo financiero, sino que tambi&eacute;n reafirma el compromiso continuo de la asociaci&oacute;n con el desarrollo de la pr&oacute;xima generaci&oacute;n de l&iacute;deres.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Al apoyar a estos estudiantes y celebrar sus logros a trav&eacute;s de perfiles personalizados y fotograf&iacute;as, MCA contin&uacute;a fortaleciendo su relaci&oacute;n tanto con las empresas miembros como con sus familias, mientras contribuye a construir un futuro prometedor para la industria.&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>MCA advances technical leadership, expands market opportunities and builds momentum for 2026</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/mca-advances-technical-leadership-expands-market-opportunities-and-builds-momentum-for-2026</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<h2>The MCA Summer Meeting will drive innovation, education and industry growth.</h2>

<p>As members of the <a href="/directory/metal-construction-association-mca-2">Metal Construction Association (MCA)</a> gather for their Summer Meeting, the conversations reflect an industry that continues to evolve with purpose. From technical education and market development to workforce recognition and major events, MCA is helping shape the future of metal construction while providing resources that support manufacturers, contractors, architects and design professionals.&nbsp;</p>

<p>That leadership starts with a strong commitment to education and technical clarity. As demand grows for high-performing building systems, MCA continues to release updated technical bulletins and white papers that help the industry navigate changing codes, safety expectations and performance requirements. MetalCoffeeShop&rsquo;s Karen Edwards participates in the MCA marketing committee and works to help amplify these important resources and events for the broader metal community.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The latest updates address issues that are influencing projects across North America, including the use of foam plastic insulation within combustible wall assemblies, fire performance testing for metal composite materials and the changing landscape of cool roof requirements. By bringing these topics into focus, MCA is giving the industry practical guidance that supports better decisions in design, specification and installation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>That same focus on practical support is also driving MCA&rsquo;s work to expand opportunities for metal in residential construction. The new Residential Wall Marketing Initiative is designed to increase awareness and adoption of metal wall systems by clearly communicating their durability, design flexibility, low maintenance and long-term value. With member participation and support, the initiative will help fund outreach, tools and marketing resources that can open new doors in a rapidly growing segment of the market.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As MCA looks to strengthen market awareness, it is also preparing for one of the industry&rsquo;s most anticipated gatherings. <a href="/directory/metalcon-1">METALCON</a> 2026, scheduled for October 7-9 in Orlando, will celebrate its 35th anniversary with a renewed emphasis on hands-on education. MCA will have a prominent presence at the show through Metal Mastery Clinics that highlight best practices for standing seam systems, metal shingles and retrofit applications.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The momentum around events and education also extends to the people who will carry the industry forward. MCA&rsquo;s new 40 Under 40 program is designed to recognize emerging leaders who are already making an impact in metal construction. Alongside that recognition, the association continues to invest in workforce development through its scholarship program, providing financial support to students connected to member companies and helping build the next generation of industry professionals.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Together, these efforts show how MCA continues to position metal as a high-value solution for both commercial and residential construction. Through technical leadership, collaborative engagement, market development and investment in future talent, the association is helping keep metal at the forefront of performance, sustainability and design innovation.&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded>
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