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MCA advances technical leadership, expands market opportunities and builds momentum for 2026
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. The MCA Summer Meeting will drive innovation, education and industry growth. As members of the Metal Construction Association (MCA) 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 ...
MCA advances technical leadership, expands market opportunities and builds momentum for 2026
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. The MCA Summer Meeting will drive innovation, education and industry growth. As members of the Metal Construction Association (MCA) 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 ...
METALCON introduces new Design District programming for 2026
Education lineup connects industry shifts with real-world metal design decisions. As architects and design professionals face growing pressure to make smarter decisions about carbon, code compliance, material performance and long-term resilience, METALCON is expanding its Design District programming for 2026 with a new education lineup centered on the issues shaping today's ...
METALCON 2026 puts education and training front and center
Expanded program features hands-on demos, market outlooks, Florida CE credits and a new Latino Track. As METALCON marks its 35th anniversary in 2026, an expanded education and training program will give professionals from across the entire metal construction ecosystem new opportunities to build skills, improve performance and prepare for the ...
METALCON to feature MLB pitcher Jim Abbott & industry economist Kermit Baker
METALCON takes place at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando from Wednesday, October 7 to Friday, October 9, 2026, with pre-show workshops beginning on Tuesday, 6. At the only event where the metal construction industry comes together to make decisions, build partnerships and shape what’s next, METALCON’s keynotes will deliver ...
METALCONLive! 2026 Webinar
In this METALCON Live!, Heidi J. Ellsworth brings together a designer, manufacturer and contractor for a real-world conversation on barndominiums, one of the fastest-growing trends in metal building today. Blending residential living with durable, efficient construction, barndominiums are reshaping how owners think about design, performance and cost. This panel dives ...
METALCON launches 40 Under 40 Recognition Program
Recognizing the rising leaders shaping the industry. METALCON has launched its new 40 Under 40 Recognition Program, highlighting rising leaders driving the future of metal construction. Forty professionals, age 40 and under, will be honored for their work influencing projects, teams and processes – from jobsites and fabrication floors to engineering and ...
Construction faces opportunity and headwinds in a two-speed economy
By Fiona Maguire-O’Shea, METALCON. Keynote insights highlight rising costs, uneven demand and sectors driving construction forward. Before leaders of the metal building industry in Colorado Springs, Colorado, keynote speaker Anirban Basu, a widely respected industry economist, underscored both the opportunities and headwinds facing construction: the U.S. economy is still growing, but ...
Explore the rise of barndominiums in modern construction
By The Coffee Shops. Attendees of this METALCON Live! will gain a deeper understanding of materials, collaboration and opportunities in barndominium construction. On May 20, 2026, MetalCoffeeShop® will host a METALCON Live! panel titled “Barndominiums: Building Smarter With Metal,” bringing together industry experts to explore how this fast-growing segment ...
In memory of Mark James
Honoring Mark's life and accomplishments. We are deeply saddened to share that my longtime pillar of the metal building community Mark James passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026. Mark is survived by his wife of 55 years Paula, his son Jarrod, his grandchildren Brooklyn, Harley, Julian and his great-grandson Trevon. ...
