Metal Construction Association (MCA)

Metal Roofing is an Ideal Platform for Mounting Solar

November 30, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.

By Evelyn Witterholt. S-5®'s Rob Haddock says that metal roofing and solar panel systems work well together in terms of sustainability and are a good return on investment. In a recent article for PV Magazine, S-5!’s Founder Rob Haddock highlights the many benefits of mounting solar panel systems onto metal ...

IMPs Make for Exciting New Middle School Environment

November 21, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.

By Metal Construction Association. Insulated metal panels now on Salk Middle School, create a safe, comfortable and sustainable atmosphere for students. NAC Architecture has provided a game-changing metal design for Salk Middle School. Their challenge was to find a design that would be both aesthetically pleasing and energy efficient. ...

How to Make Your Workplace More Cross-generational Friendly

November 6, 2022 at 3:00 p.m.

By Cass Jacoby. Getting on the same page when you are generations apart takes a master class in communication. Luckily, the MCA has just the webinar to show you how to communicate with future leaders in the field. Does it ever feel like you are speaking a different language ...

MCA Announces Details and Registration for Their 2023 Winter Meeting

November 2, 2022 at 12:00 p.m.

The MCA Winter Meeting will cover an array of topics pertinent to the use of metal in the building envelope. The Metal Construction Association announced registration for their upcoming annual Winter Meeting is now open. The event will take place in-person January 22-25, 2023 at the Hyatt Regency in Clearwater Beach ...

MCA Announces Winners of the New Metal Construction Design Awards

October 18, 2022 at 12:00 p.m.

MCA Design Awards recognize member companies involved in the construction of outstanding building projects that use metal in significant and innovative ways. The Metal Construction Association’s 2022 Design Awards were announced this week at METALCON, a major industry event held in Indianapolis, Indiana. Formerly known as the Chairman’s Awards, the new Metal ...

What Makes Metal Panels so Remarkable?

October 16, 2022 at 6:00 a.m.

By Evelyn Witterholt. Metal roofing and wall panels have multiple advantages over other types of construction materials. These days, many contractors and customers are seeking out metal roofing and wall panels for their next project. But those who aren’t in the know may be asking themselves, ”What’s the reason for ...

Networking Opportunities Abound in Indianapolis

October 6, 2022 at 6:00 a.m.

METALCON offers a host of networking opportunities in Indiana designed to meet the needs of attendees. The metal construction industry’s only global event dedicated exclusively to the application of metal in design and construction offers a host of networking opportunities in Indiana. Based on their new book “The Power of Networking: Company ...

MCA Refreshes Metal Architecture Academy for 2022-2023

October 3, 2022 at 12:00 p.m.

The Metal Construction Association (MCA) is proud to announce the launch of the 2022-2023 Metal Architecture Academy. Part of Architectural Record’s Continuing Education Center, the new academy is comprised of eight courses including an on-demand webinar, a multi-media course and six written courses. A total of eight continuing education credits are ...

MCA Publishes New White Paper: “Best Practices – General Maintenance on Factory Metal Forming Equipment”

August 11, 2022 at 12:00 p.m.

This new white paper details the importance of adhering to a regular maintenance schedule of metal-forming equipment. The Metal Construction Association’s Metal Forming Equipment / Rollformer Council has partnered with a collaboration of machinery OEMs to provide a structured outline of the benefits of proper general maintenance schedules for machinery. This ...