For nearly 30 years, METALCON has maintained its reputation of providing the newest ideas and products for the metal construction industry. This year’s conference sessions continues this trend with a select mix of topics about market and workforce development, field techniques and the role of technology in the industry.
“Thinking back on what we’ve offered since the first METALCON, our core has always been the latest in field techniques and market opportunities, but the details have evolved, says METALCON Show Director, Claire Kilcoyne. “Much of that is because of technology. It began with improving manufacturing and now a change in typical field processes. It’s exciting to be part of this evolution, which makes metal products even better and offers more opportunity for our exhibitors and attendees.”
METALCON is the metal construction industry’s largest international event for metal construction products, technologies and solutions returning to the Las Vegas Convention Center for the fifth time, from Oct. 18-20, 2017. Designers, builders, developers, contractors, fabricators and suppliers from more than 50 countries attend this event each year. Industry experts from 275 leading companies exhibit the latest products and share their knowledge with attendees. Conference sessions are presented by specialists in metal construction and related business practices.
This year features renowned experts in metal roofing such as Rob Haddock, president of the Metal Roof Advisory Group. In “The Roof: The Greatest Asset (or pain-in-the asset) to the Building,” Haddock thwarts myths about metal roofs and demonstrates how to communicate metal’s primary benefits to clients. Chuck Howard, president of Metal Roof Consultants Inc., offers reinforcements on what to do now and in the future to continue growing the metal roofing market in “Why a Metal Roof?, A 44-Year Perspective.” This long-time METALCON presenter and roof consultant shares his expertise in the industrial, commercial, governmental and educational markets, offering insight into ongoing opportunities in metal roofing.
More selling and installing tips are offered by experts from the Metal Construction Association’s IMP council in “Best Practices for Installing and Bidding on Insulated Metal Panels.” This session covers installation techniques, and how to quote and profit from a project by understanding all aspects of IMPs, from the basics to the most complex design concepts and installation.