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MCA Membership Benefits
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Why Join MCA?
Many companies join MCA because they recognize its innovative philosophy and the sheer power of many acting with one voice to expand the use of metal in building projects.
From its start in 1984, MCA has led the way with product research and national marketing programs that support members’ needs. Members also appreciate the open forum MCA offers for new ideas – many of which have developed into vibrant programs.
Companies involved in MCA gain tremendous benefits from the variety of MCA activities that focus primarily on technical materials, research, testing, and marketing initiatives. These include:
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- MCA Councils and Committees that develop technical information, manage external industry research, and create marketing initiatives.
- Producing and distributing technical materials that help educate architects, contractors, engineers, installers and building owners
- Monitoring and responding to critical regulatory issues and building code forums.
- Engaging in industry-sponsored research on product performance and market trends.
- Expanding metal’s presence in major markets by supporting marketing initiatives such as the Metal Roofing Alliance and The Metal Initiative.
- Enhancing metal’s presence in green building activities.
- Developing programs that certify roofing products and MCM fabricators.
- Sponsoring and exhibiting at METALCON International, the only annual international conference and exposition focused entirely on the use of metal in construction.
- Allowing members to use MCA’s Registered Provider status to qualify individual presentations for AIA/CES programs -- a value of nearly $3,000 for members.
- Consistently communicating updates on industry issues electronically, in print and at national meetings.
- Offering access to experts on key topics through Webinars, at special MCA sessions as needed, and at MCA’s Annual and Semi-Annual meetings.
- Offering discounted exhibit fees for MCA members at METALCON International and the International Roofing Expo.
- Participating in industry initiatives and associations, such as the AIA, AISI, Cool Metal Roofing Coalition, MBMA, NCCA, NFBA, NRCA, RICOWI, SFA, and the USGBC.
- Supporting industry-sponsored advertising in print and online publications.
- Offering opportunities for member visibility through MCA materials, a membership directory, design award programs, and MCA’s Web site.
- Creating opportunities for members to network with potential customers, industry suppliers, contractors, engineers, consultants and media at MCA events.
- Having a Members Only section on the MCA Web site that offers members full access to up-to-date reports on code work, technical bulletins, newsletters, audit reports, council and committee minutes, details of presentations made at MCA national meetings, and an online MCA membership directory.
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