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Protecting Metal Building Materials During Winter
By METALCON. Seeing this recent “polar vortex” create record-breaking frigid temperatures, here is a relevant article about protecting metal building materials from corrosion caused by severe weather. Metal Construction News’ recent article, “Tarping Loads During Winter Months,” explores the changing needs of transporting metal building materials during harsh winter conditions. The article ...
Cast Your Vote!
By METALCON. With it being award season for film, music and more, why should the metal industry be any exception? Metal Construction News is running several contests and would like you to cast your vote! Metal Construction Hall of Fame The Metal Construction Hall of Fame represents the most important and innovative leaders of ...
Construction begins on Texas Border Gates
By METALCON. Construction on the border is ongoing. Despite resistance on behalf of many lawmakers to commit to additional funding and also risking a possible government shut down later this month over this issue, construction on the border wall between Texas and Mexico is ongoing. Construction Dive recently reported, ” U.S. ...
Let it Snow!
By METALCON. As winter weather officially sets in and reports of snow and ice storms appear in the news on a more regular basis. Thanks to our friends at MCA, you will be well prepared. MCA has released a technical bulletin concerning snow retention and the proper design and use of snow ...
The $1.5 Billion Shiny, Monstrous, Can't-Miss-it Stadium
Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium host of Super Bowl LIII. Photo courtesy of the Atlanta Journal Constitution. With the first round of NFL playoffs behind us, we are one week closer to Atlanta hosting the LIII Super Bowl. So for Magnificent Metal Monday we take a closer look at the Atlanta’s newest iconic ...
What will 2019 Look Like?
Where's the crystal ball when you need one? Without crystal balls, tarot cards or other mind-reading methods, we turn to the industry trades to help us “see into the future.” According to the Association of General Contractors (AGC) from survey results released on January 2, “Construction executives appear to remain confident ...
Best of the Best of 2018
Image: Grand Award winner in the 2018 Metal Construction News Building & Roofing Awards; photo courtesy of pod architecture + design, Rabbit Hole Distilling, and Prodigy Construction You know it’s nearing the end of another year when “best of” lists for everything from music to toys to movies to fashion begin ...
Are You Listening to your Customers? You may need to be Diversifying your Business.
By Heidi J. Ellsworth, RCS Partner. Contractors should really consider the changing markets and think about offering more or different products and services in 2019. I had the pleasure of attending the 2018 METALCON Conference in Charlotte, NC. A great show and a great chance for me to really visit with ...
Women Could Play Key Role in Industry Labor Shortage
By METALCON. Labor shortages across various industries are making headlines lately, including the construction industry. One article in Curbed.com cited “immigration crackdowns, economic after-effects of the recession, and a lack of interest on the part of millennials as some of the reasons why the field may be down by 275,000 workers. That’s ...
Business Networking at Its Finest & Top-notch Educational Sessions at METALCON 2018
Exhibitors and attendees at the largest international event for the metal construction industry networked and discovered new products, technologies and solutions together with designers, builders, developers, contractors, fabricators and suppliers from more than 50 countries at METALCON 2018 in Charlotte earlier this fall. This year’s new show format, “The Total Experience,” ...
