By METALCON. 

All about the only worldwide event that celebrates the use of metal in construction and design.  

At this year’s METALCON, we’ve gathered some of the most respected thought leaders in the world to deliver a packed itinerary full of timely seminars and events that will enhance how your business operates. The 2021 event will be a must-attend for CEO’s, presidents, principals, senior management, project management, contractors, architects and engineers from construction, manufacturing and wholesale companies looking to increase their knowledge and grow their business in 2022 and beyond.  

Two major show highlights you won’t want to miss are the IMP Pavilion, presenting a rare opportunity to see the six major brands that produce 85%-90% of all insulated metal panels in the US and Canada and The Solar Education Center where you can learn about the huge profits offered by solar installations. 

Plus, here’s a sample of the 40+ FREE education workshops available at METALCON ’21. 

Working with our METALCON advisory board and our friends at PSMJ, experts in A/E/C training, we’ve tapped some of the best minds and proven experts in the construction, architecture, engineering and manufacturing industries to share their knowledge. 

Best of all, you’ll earn valuable credits while you learn! This is your opportunity to earn up to 15 ICC Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) or 15 AIA Learning Units (LUs), including up to 5 LU HSWs! Here are just a few of the sessions you can expect: 

• Using Prospecting to Build Your Commercial Business - You may have more jobs than you can handle now, but how do you ensure the phone keeps ringing in ’22? Zach Forner, senior growth consultant and sales coach at Sales Transformation Group will share some of the most important lessons he’s learned in his 15 years of experience across multiple industries. 

• Stop the Insanity: Why Construction Needs Workforce Diversity - Finding qualified and reliable employees is challenging enough. How do you meet the evolving diversity, equity and inclusion expectations of your clients, new hires and society as a whole and what risks do you face if your firm falls behind? If you’re struggling with these questions, this informative session with Julie Novogan Esq. is essential. 

• A Proven Workplace Culture Safety Development System - Most construction businesses excel at building cultures centered around teamwork and dedication. Getting managers and staff to embrace safety with the same intensity as timelines and outcomes is a challenge that Joe Wheatley has been helping them achieve his entire career. The founder of Workplace Learning System, Joe is an in-demand keynote speaker, a past advisor to the Liberty Mutual Loss Control advisory board, and a regular contributor to prominent safety culture publications. 

• Coil Coatings and Disruptive Surfaces - Are you looking for insights to enhance the color and design of surface textures while simultaneously improving durability and abrasion resistance? Sarah Mueller, coil technical manager at PBB will lead this show-and-tell style session that will open your eyes to new possibilities. 

• Find Your Focus in 2022 and Grow Your Business - After a year of pivoting and adapting to constant change, it’s time to take a step back, evaluate current trends, assess your supply chain issues and create a plan to win more business in 2022. Paul Giovanonni is the principal and managing director of FMI, where he leads their Building Products and Private Equity consulting practices. Join Paul for an overview of current market trends and discover how to guide your company out of “these challenging times,” and develop a new strategy to stand out from your competition. 

• Best Practices to Install Solar on Metal Roofing: NABCEP Certified - We’ve heard from roofing contractors, engineers and architects about the tremendous spike in requests for solar applications on metal roofs. Since 1992, S-5! has been manufacturing and installing components and attachments for metal roofs The Right Way!®. In this informative session, David Shahler and Mark Gies from S-5! will break down the various types of metal roofs, how they are constructed, and the myriad attachments and mounting systems available. 

Learn more about METALCON in their RoofersCoffeeShop® Directory or visit www.metalcon.com.

Original article source: METALCON

By METALCON.

New 10-course metal safety program goes the extra mile beyond OSHA-10 safety training to help your metal business thrive.

Safety is a priority across the industry but is especially important when it comes to working with metal. Nothing sends the message to your employees, customers and insurance company that you care about avoiding accidents and improving your business more than a safety program. Designed to help your metal business thrive, METALCON has partnered with Safety Works, Inc. to create the METALFOCUS® Safety Program, a series of 10 one-hour virtual courses that cover metal safety rules, tools, trends and techniques as well as unique jobsite situations.

Mix and match sessions to suit your schedule and fulfill your personal metal safety training needs. Earn 10 AIA HSW LU credits by registering for the full course. Whether you attend this program yourself or delegate to a team member, your company will gain invaluable insight and advice with the potential to reduce risk of lost-time accidents and damage to equipment which can lead to lower insurance premiums, lower the risk of regulatory fines and improve your company culture and employee morale.

Each course will be conducted live with real-time Q&A. If you are unable to attend a live session, it will be available on-demand. Training materials to compliment the presented material will be provided.

Course schedule

Course 1 - OSHA’s Steel erection standard (29 CFR 1926 Subpart R)
Course 2 - Protection planning
Course 3 - Work & HW permits
Course 4 - Rigging safety considerations (Note: This is not a rigging certification class)
Course 5 - Crane ops & lift planning
Course 6 - Supervisor safety responsibilities
Course 7 - Project safety planning
Course 8 - Job safety analysis (JSA)
Course 9 - Incident reporting & investigation
Course 10 - Managing OSHA inspections

Your METALFOCUS® safety program instructor

The program will be taught by Craig A. Shaffer, CSP, president of SafetyWorks, Inc. Craig is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) with over 30 years of occupational safety and health experience in the construction and manufacturing industries. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics from Penn State and is an authorized instructor for the construction OSHA-10 & OSHA-30 courses. He also instructs Red Cross 1st Aid & CPR/AED programs.

Craig is regularly involved in field personnel OSHA/safety training, safety program and committee oversight, site safety planning and inspections, written safety policy development, seminar presentations and OSHA compliance and citation consultation. He is a member of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP), Metal Building Contractors & Erectors Assoc. (MBCEA) and Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC).

Learn more about METALCON in their RoofersCoffeeShop® Directory or visit www.metalcon.com

Original article source: METALCON

Metal Construction Industry Experts Shape New &Enriched Programming 

 METALCON, the metal construction industry’s only global event for metal construction and design products, introduces its first advisory council to help shape the future of METALCON, ensuring it represents all factions of the metal construction industry and its major attendee groups. 

“We’ve gathered a council comprised of key exhibitors, industry experts, associations and attendees to invite their feedback on what they would like to see new and different about the show,” says Judy Geller, METALCON’s Vice President of Tradeshows. “We are listening and initiating new programming for 2021, including more diverse focus areas on the show floor, expanded education and training, a new solar pavilion, the new Architect’s Experience and additional networking opportunities.” 

“We are pleased to announce the 2021 METALCON Advisory Council, an esteemed group of industry leaders who are dedicating their time to making the show better than ever,” continues Geller.  “Representing all facets of the industry, these volunteers are generous with their time, insights and ideas, helping to ensure that METALCON is a vibrant and relevant event that meets the ongoing needs of the industry.” 

• Art Hance, Founder & President of Hance Construction, Inc., and National President, MBCEA 

• Bob Repovs, President & CEO, Samco Machinery 

• Brent A. Schipper, Founding Principal, ASK Studio 

• Geoffrey L. Stone, Founder, Owner & CEO, MetalForming, Inc. 

• Heidi Ellsworth, Partner, RoofersCoffeeShop & Owner HJE Consulting 

• Jeff Henry MB, CAE, Executive Director, Metal Construction Association 

• Jeff Irwin, President, JH Irwin Consulting LLC 

• Lori Reynolds Morrow, CSI, CDT, Architectural Project Manager, Sheffield Metals International 

• Mark Kalin, FAIA, FCSI, LEED, President, Kalin Associates 

• Paul Deffenbaugh, Editorial Director, Modern Trade Communications 

• Paul Lechiara, Owner/President, East Coast Metal Roofing 

• Tony Bouquot, General Manager, MBMA & VP at Thomas Associates, Inc. 

METALCON Advisory Council members represent those in metal construction, metal building systems, metal building contracting and erecting, insulated metal panels, architecture, contracting, roofing, roll forming, key associations and industry trade press. 

“We are truly grateful for the council’s volunteer participation and look forward to doing great things together,” says Geller.  “This year’s show promises to be representative of the entire metal construction industry with a broader base of exhibitors and attendees.” 

METALCON 2021 takes place Wednesday, Oct. 6-8 at the Tampa Convention Center, 333 S. Franklin St., Tampa, FL 33602. Registration opens beginning in mid-April. 

About METALCON  

METALCON is the largest international event in the metal construction and design industry. Established in 1991, it’s the only annual tradeshow and conference devoted exclusively to the application of metal in design and construction. Contractors, architects, developers, owners, fabricators, manufacturers and suppliers from more than 50 countries attend each year. Industry experts from 275 leading companies exhibit the latest products, solutions and game-changing technologies, while sharing their knowledge with attendees. METALCON’S success is based on a dynamic exhibit hall, extensive educational programs and interactive learning opportunities. METALCON is produced by PSMJ Resources, Inc., and sponsored by the Metal Construction Association. For more information, visit www.metalcon.com or call 800-537-7765.