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2010

Advanced Exterior Systems Meets Qualifications for MCM Fabricator Certification Program
December 15, 2009, Glenview, IL- Advanced Exterior Systems of Raleigh, NC has met the qualifications of the Metal Construction Association (MCA) Premium MCM Fabricator Certification Program. To qualify for the program, fabricators must meet specific standards in the areas of experience, services, systems, and financial strength to help assure premium performance for metal panels. "The appeal for u... [ more ]

Clarification on the Tax Incentive for Cool Metal Roofing
December 3, 2009, Glenview, IL- The Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct) provided new incentives for cool metal roofing. Specifically, the EPAct offered homeowners tax incentives for making energy efficiency improvements. The details on the incentives affecting cool metal roofing can be found in Title XIII, "Energy Policy Tax Incentives" of the bill passed by Congress. The provision in the bill ... [ more ]

Custom Metal Contracting Ltd. Meets Qualifications for MCM Fabricator Certification Program
GLENVIEW, Ill. - Custom Metal Contracting Ltd. of Calgary, Alberta, Canada has met the qualifications of the Metal Construction Association (MCA) Premium MCM Fabricator Certification Program. To qualify for the program, fabricators must meet specific standards in the areas of experience, services, systems, and financial strength to help assure premium performance for metal panels. "This certi... [ more ]

MCA Recognizes Innovative Building Projects With its 2009 President's Awards
Glenview, IL -- The Metal Construction Association (MCA) recognized its 2009 President's Award winners at its Annual Meeting in Naples, FL in late January. The President's Awards are an annual designation given to outstanding building projects involving MCA members. The Awards honor innovation and creativity while showcasing how MCA member products help achieve innovative building designs. ... [ more ]

MCA Welcomes Four New Member Companies
Glenview, IL -- Four additional companies have joined the Metal Construction Association (MCA), a progressive association of nearly 100 member companies with specialties in the metal construction industry. MCA welcomes Bulk Chemicals Inc. of Reading, PA; Contrarian Metal Resources of Allison Park, PA; Everlast Roofing, Inc. of Lebanon, PA; and Marvin Sheet Metal LLC of Fife, WA. Bulk Chemicals ... [ more ]

Metal Construction Association Welcomes Four Additional Member Companies
January 5, 2010, Glenview, IL- - Four additional companies have joined the Metal Construction Association (MCA), a growing association of member companies with specialties in the metal construction industry. MCA welcomes Advanced Exterior Systems of Raleigh, NC; Dura Coat Products of Riverside, CA; and GSSI Sealants Inc. of Houston, TX. The Dow Chemical Company of Marietta, GA is a returning mem... [ more ]

Patrick R. Bush Receives 2010 Larry A, Swaney Award at MCA Annual Meeting
February 1, 2010, Glenview, IL -- The Metal Construction Association has recognized Patrick R. Bush, retired from United States Steel Corporation, for his service to the metal construction industry and the association by awarding him the Larry A. Swaney Award at its 2010 MCA Annual Meeting in Naples, FL. Patrick Bush began his career with U.S. Steel during college. He graduated from Waynesbur... [ more ]

2009

Aluminum Industry Set to Benefit from $6.5 Billion in Stimulus Package
Arlington, Virginia, February 26, 2009 - As the nation's stimulus plan is put into action, the Aluminum Association is proud to announce $6.5 Billion will be spent for more aluminum transmission lines. This will enable new renewable sources of clean, green energy, such as solar and wind to be connected to the transmission grid. In fact, the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) released a Jo... [ more ]

Bob Berkebile is Keynote Speaker for 19th Annual METALCON International Conference and Exhibition
July 15, 2009, Newton, MA - Bob Berkebile, FAIA, a founding principal of Kansas City, MO-based BNIM Architects, will offer attendees at the 19th annual METALCON International a new way of looking at their role in the future of design and construction. His keynote presentation titled Creating A New Sustainable Economy is slated for 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, October 6, opening day of this major inter... [ more ]

IMPs Can Meet New and Proposed Energy Efficiency Standards
May 20, 2009, Glenview, IL - The proven R-values and consistent level of insulation in Insulated Metal Panels (IMPs) make them the best method of complying with new and proposed energy standards. Recent federal government mandates require code bodies to now show at least a 30 percent increase in energy efficiency over previous standards. With proven R-values from R-14 to R-48 in a variety of b... [ more ]

MCA Clarifies Green Industry Definitions
September 22, 2009, Glenview, IL - For those challenged by terms related to the green movement or just needing a high-quality compilation of them, the Glenview, IL-based Metal Construction Association has created a solution. It is MCA's compilation of Green Industry Definitions, which now is accessible in the Sustainable Design section of the association's Web site, www.metalconstruction.org. ... [ more ]

MCA Initiates Research with ORNL on Next Generation Wall and Roof Assemblies
February 1, 2009, Glenview, IL - The Metal Construction Association and the Dept. of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have agreed on a multi-year research project aimed at evaluating the future needs of advanced metal roof and wall assemblies. Knowing that building energy codes and standards will continue to become more stringent, the MCA recognized the need to generate data on dynamic ... [ more ]

MCA Offers Architects Technical Support & Continuing Ed
May 12, 2009, Glenview, IL - For architects interested in learning more about metal and its various applications in the building envelope, the Metal Construction Association provides a host of technical information and accredited AIA CES courses. Technical resources are in the form of white papers, technical bulletins and detailed publications that span a variety of topics related to the use of... [ more ]

METALCON International 2009
What: The 19th annual METALCON International Conference and Exhibition. This major event includes innovative products for designing and building structures with metal, a comprehensive education program offering market insight and ideas that inspire, and live-action demos of the latest techniques for roofing, architectural and structural applications. When/Where: Tampa Bay Convention Cente... [ more ]

More MCA Fabricators and Roof Products Qualify for Certification
July 13, 2009, Glenview, IL - The Metal Construction Association offers two certification programs that help identify products and companies that have met specific, demanding standards. In June, the MCA qualified new members for both its Roofing Certification Program and its Premium MCM Fabricator Certification Program. Firestone Metal Products, Anoka, MN, joined the ranks of fabricators cert... [ more ]

New MCA Retrofit Task Force Hosts Webinar, Issues First White Paper
June 3, 2009, Glenview, IL - Members of the Metal Construction Association have formed a Retrofit Task Force aimed at promoting the value of retrofitting roofs and walls to building owners and managers, architects and contractors. The newly formed group is chaired by Jim Bush, Vice President of Sales for ATAS International, Allentown, PA, and head of the MCA's Roofing Council... [ more ]

New Technical Resources Now Available: Guides for Ventilating Attic Fires and Selecting Insulated Metal Panels
September 29, 2009, Glenview, IL - MCA's technical materials are widely referenced by architects, contractors, building owners, and suppliers. Two new resources in final development are Ventilating Attic Fires, Press Formed Metal Panel Roofs/Fire Service General Procedures Guide, and a new Selection Guideline for Insulated Metal Panels. The bulletin on attic fires is designed as a training and... [ more ]

Qualified Buyers, Optimistic Exhibitors, and New Features Create a Successful 2009 METALCON International
October 19, 2009, Newton, MA - Sunshine and warm weather usually set the stage for a good time. But the best time in Tampa from October 6 to 8 wasn't outside in the sun, it was inside the Tampa Convention Center at the 19th annual METALCON International. This international conference and exhibition drew more than 5,600 architects, building owners, contractors, engineers, and municipal decision... [ more ]

2008

CSI Introduces Green Format
New CSI Format for critical building product sustainability information Web-based green product information saves designers and constructors time Results are organized by MasterFormat and spec-friendly CSI is offering manufacturers free on-line product listings for a limited time ALEXANDRIA, Va. (December 5, 2008) - The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) unveiled Green... [ more ]

Design Professionals Make the Move to Metal
November 12, 2008 - Glenview, IL -- Before participating in the Metal Construction Association's annual Move to Metal program at the METALCON International Exhibition and Conference in October, Chris Coss of Basil Associates in Northfield, IL, didn't know much about metal roofing. Why should he? Metal was something used only in large roofing projects, he reasoned, and it certainly wouldn't be ... [ more ]

FEICA and ASC Develop New Industry Classification Manual
Bethesda, MD - December 9, 2008 - The Association of European Adhesives and Sealants Manufacturers (FEICA) and the Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) are pleased to announce a new Industry Classification Manual that provides harmonized definitions of adhesive and sealant technology families and end-use market segments. These definitions serve as the basis for how data are categorized and presented... [ more ]

MCA Issues White Paper on the Use of Preservative-Treated Lumber with Metal Components
August 13, 2008, Glenview, IL -- The Metal Construction Association has issued a white paper on the use of preservative treated lumber with metal roofing and wall products. Titled "Metal Roof and Wall Panel Components in Contact with Preservative-Treated Lumber", the paper was initially drafted in opposition to potential changes in a Florida building code that proposed requiring preservative tr... [ more ]

MCA Members Evaluate Life Cycle Assessment
September 17, 2008, Glenview, IL -- The complex but vital area of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) was the focus of a recent training program sponsored by the Metal Construction Association. The August 20 session in Chicago drew close to 50 attendees and was presented exclusively for MCA members by Jennifer Cooper and Jeff Yorzyk of Five Winds International, a multidisciplinary consulti... [ more ]