8 Continuing Education Courses
Metal Architecture Academy
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8 AIA LU/HSW, .8 GBCI, 8 IIBEC CEH, 4 AIBD P-CE, .3 AAA, 8 IACET, 1 ICC, 4 IDCEC/HSW, 1PDH
The world is facing ongoing challenges in terms of climate change and pandemic response. In the field of architecture, metal walls and roofing offer sustainable, flexible solutions that not only address these issues, but make the design process fresh and exciting. Metal walls composed of metal composite material (MCM), insulated metal panels (IMPs) and single skin metal panels offer durable and stunning architectural facades in many shapes and finishes. When it comes to low-slope metal, steep slope metal and IMP roofing, the designs, energy savings and durability attributes are innumerable.
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Metal Roof Installation Manual
MCA’s Metal Roof Installation Manual is a complete course in metal roofing. Learn the best practices from the experts: the MCA members who manufacture, distribute, and install metal roofing throughout the country and beyond.
Learn MoreBoosting energy performance, comfort, and aesthetics, IMP overcladding and reroofing projects are on the rise
Insulated Metal Panels for Wall and Roofing Retrofits
Checking all the boxes for high performance, sustainability, longevity, aesthetics, and affordability, insulated metal panels for wall and roofing systems are an increasingly popular option for a wide range of projects from healthcare to schools to offices to recreation to retail to multifamily, and the list goes on. Delivering air, water, and moisture protection, together with unmatchable thermal performance, Insulated Metal Panels (“IMPs”) are a fantastic “one and done” option for building enclosures. The versatile panels are also gaining traction in the growing retrofit market as building teams look to refresh and update their cladding and roofing systems with tighter, better-performing enclosures.
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New York Building Code Update
New York City is one of the most prominent building construction environments, not only in North America, but in the world. The current 2022 New York City Building Code (NYCBC) was issued on November 7, 2022, and has had a significant impact on the local cladding market. Prior to the 2022 edition, New York City issued building permits based on the 2014 New York City Building Code which was based on the model International Code Council (ICC) International Building Code® (IBC®).
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