What to Expect at This Year’s Highly Anticipated METALCON

September 24, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.

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.