The Metal Construction Association is an organization of manufacturers and suppliers whose metal products are used in structures throughout the world. Since it was formed in 1983, MCA has focused on one key strategy - to promote the use of metal in the building envelope through marketing, education, and action on public policies that affect metal’s use. MCA’s marketing and technical activities create awareness of metal, its applications, and its benefits. MCA also works to eliminate barriers to metal’s use in construction by supporting product performance testing, initiating research, and monitoring and responding to codes and regulations that affect metal.

These well-established activities help educate building owners, designers, installers, educators and those who determine relevant codes and standards. The result – more metal products are chosen for a broader scope of projects. MCA is a volunteer-led organization with much of the work achieved through strong leadership by its board of directors and member-driven MCA councils and committees. MCA hosts two meetings a year and welcome all industry professionals to attend. These meetings will give you an opportunity to learn about all the innitiatives we MCA is working on to help promote metal in construction. Work of the association continues throughout the year via a third-party management team and ongoing communication between board, council and committee groups. This is achieved via phone conferences, Webinars, as well as committee and council meetings as needed.

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2023 Summer Meeting; Celebrating 40 Years!

Block your calendar and make plans to attend the MCA Summer Meeting June 13-14, 2023 at the Rosemont Hilton/Chicago O’Hare. The venue is minutes away from O’Hare International Airport. Easy access coming and going. The meeting will provide you valuable insight on industry trends, opportunities to network with peers, and educational programing to help position you and your company for success. The program begins with breakfast on Tuesday followed by education and a half-day Wednesday. We look forward to seeing you there.

The MCA Summer Meeting is your opportunity learn about industry trends and get involved with marketing and technical activities to help promote the use of metal in the building envelope. Make plans to attend this meeting to network with peers, learn about current trends affecting metal in construction, and position you and your company for the future. For more information on the schedule and specific sessions click here or download the MCA App to stay informed. All cancellations must be submitted in writing to info@metalconstruction.org. A $100 processing fee will be charged for all cancellations postmarked before June 1, 2023. No refunds will be made after June 1, 2023.

Keynote Presentation from Randy Charles, Founder of Greenway Steel

Sustainability 101: Randy will share his expertise and experience regarding sustainability and green steel developments in our industry. Consumer demand, an increasing regulatory environment, and declared decarbonization targets of companies and nations, are all expected to play a role impacting business relationships. Identifying ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and create sustainable supply chains will play a role in successful supply relationships in the future. 

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Experience the Power of MCA

MCA is dedicated to expanding the use of metal in the building envelope. Our members include companies throughout the supply chain that collaborate on initiatives to promote the use of metal in construction. Our research is shared with industry professionals and architects to educate them on best practices for installation, sustainability, and creative uses for metal in construction.    

Joining MCA makes you a part of the conversation and ensures you and your company are at the forefront of important decisions about the use of metal in construction. MCA members enjoy a range of benefits. Join us to enhance your knowledge, build your network, increase your brand exposure, and amplify your voice in the industry. 

 Top Reasons To Join:

• Network with industry professionals.
• Expand your knowledge and expertise.
• Stay informed about current technology, codes, standards, and sustainability issues.
• Participate in collaborative research to ensure your company sector is represented when making important decisions.

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Above Sheathing Ventilation: The Forgotten Cool Roof

ASV is the concept of ventilating the air space between the roof cladding material, the roof deck, and subassembly. This allows the roof cladding temperature to be closer to the outdoor ambient temperature and reduces heat gain passing through the insulation during summertime scenarios. 

• Roofs experience much higher temperature fluctuations than any other surface

• Higher than ambient during sunny days, by 50°F or more

• Lower than ambient during dry, cloudless nights by 10-20°F 

• Ventilation mitigates this effect

• Decouples thermal connection between panel and insulation

• Always works to push roof temperature toward ambient outdoor temperature

• Ventilation may be natural, forced, or throttled • Solar gain drives ASV; the higher the solar gain, the more air flows through the cavity

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Metal Core Laminated Panels Used as Exterior Cladding

The International Building Code (IBC) has identified and provided a dedicated section for Metal Composite Material (MCM) panels since its original publication in 2000. (Section 1406). 

Manufacturers of laminated panel materials made with an aluminum core sometimes claim compliance with the requirements for non-combustible material as defined in IBC Section 703.3 (2021) through an exception originally written to address the paper facing on gypsum wallboard. This exception is not intended for materials laminated together with a combustible adhesive layer and an aluminum core. 

This has been addressed by an approved addition to the 2024 IBC, Section 1402.8, which recognizes that there is a certain level of exposure when combustible adhesives are used in exterior wall cladding. This new section requires that metal laminate panels used greater than 40 feet above grade must meet the same performance requirements and successfully be tested to NFPA 285 the same as required for MCM panels. 

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METALCON LIVE Residential Re-Roofing with Metal

Join Todd Miller of Isaiah Industries as he shares information on residential re-roofing with metal. Residential has the largest share of the roofing market. For many years, metal has been outpacing other materials in terms of growth.

This seminar digs into what contractors and architects both need to know in order to ensure success in residential metal roofing. Topics discussed will include: Market Size and Statistics, Product Styles, Metals, and Coatings, Fasteners and Substrates, Roof Design and Weight Factors, Solar Readiness, and Ventilation. Topics discussed will include: Market Size and Statistics, Product Styles, Metals, and Coatings, Fasteners and Substrates, Roof Design and Weight Factors, Solar Readiness, and Ventilation.

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Online Education

MCA Metal University is the industry’s definitive source for information and education about metal roofs and metal wall panels. We offer an abundance of resources for building decision makers, including educational seminars and webinars to white papers, manuals and other technical resources.

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Get your products certified & Raise the Roof!

Paint Systems & Roofing Products, Differentiate your company from the competition! Certification is available for metal roofing products through the Metal Construction Association (MCA) Metal Roofing Certification Program. The Metal Roofing Certification Program is open to paint & coatings companies, roofing product manufacturers, coil processors and roll formers. It applies to base metal as well as paint finishes and granular coatings.

With the confidence and credibilIty that comes with certification, you'll be able to assist contractors and consumers alike in choosing the right metal roof for their needs. Selecting products from a certified paint and coating manufacturer ensures the durability of a newly installed roof.

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Latest Podcasts

Jeff Henry - Look Who is Turning 40 – Metal Construction Association!

S1:E15 Heidi J. Ellsworth visits with Metal Construction Association (MCA) Executive Director Jeff Henry about their 40th anniversary. The MCA is well-known for their activism with promoting the use of metal along with technical and specification work to help the overall installation performance of metal products. They will talk about the ...
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Renee Ramey - Inside METALCON 2021

S3:E63 You won’t want to miss this Roofing Road Trip as Heidi travels to Tampa, Florida for the 2021 METALCON show! With in-person events making a comeback, Heidi takes the opportunity to chat with Renee Ramey on the METALCON floor! In this special podcast, the two discuss the hottest products in ...
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METALCONLive! Presents: Build Back Better! - Listen On-Demand

METALCON Live is your online weekly business boosting broadcast that connects you with other metal construction company owners, contractors, fabricators, suppliers and experts for the strategies that enable us all to BUILD BACK BETTER. With the COVID-19 crisis, the metal construction industry faces a new challenge every week, so METALCON Live! ...
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Latest Webinars

METALCON LIVE Residential Re-Roofing with Metal

Join Todd Miller of Isaiah Industries as he shares information on residential re-roofing with metal. Residential has the largest share of the roofing market. For many years, metal has been outpacing other materials in terms of growth. This seminar digs into what contractors and architects both need to know in order ...
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METALCONLive! — Bring Your MCM to Life with a Quality MCM Fabricator

Presenter: John Trifonoff, Vice President of East Coast Metal Systems What makes some metal manufacturers better than others? In this webinar, John Trifonoff of East Coast Metal Systems delves into this question and reveals the truth behind quality MCM fabricators. Trifonoff’s goal is to help you determine what to look for ...
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METALCON Live! - Can You Afford NOT to Have Diversity in Your Workforce?

Watch now! Study after study has concluded that there is a clear link between workplace diversity, increased productivity, and the bottom line. In fact, according to a study by Forbes, companies with a diverse workforce produce 19% more in earnings than their less diverse counterparts. You need talented workers now more ...
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METALCON LIVE Residential Re-Roofing with Metal

Join Todd Miller of Isaiah Industries as he shares information on residential re-roofing with metal. Residential has the largest share of the roofing market. For many years, metal has been outpacing other materials in terms of growth. This seminar digs into what contractors and architects both need to know in order ...
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A partner to the downloadable MCA Metal Roof Installation Manual, this exam is broken up into 20 chapters with approximately 10 questions per chapter. The exam’s “Save and Resume” feature is enabled for the participant’s convenience. Each question addresses the installation of metal roofing material and related accessories and ...
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Latest Videos

Episode 67 - Celebrating CRRC's 25th Anniversary, Upcoming NRCA Leadership Conference, Discussing Labor Shortage

Join Heidi and Karen every Friday for The Weekly Blend to learn the latest news in the roofing industry. Episode 67 of The Weekly Blend is here! Join the Coffee Shops’ President Heidi J. Ellsworth and COO Karen L. Edwards for the latest episode of the Coffee Shop original web series. On ...
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Episode 48 - Diversity in Roofing, Winter Self Adhered Solutions and Heidi's Travel Plans for 2023!

Join Heidi and Karen every Friday to hear what they have to say about all the happenings within the roofing industry. The 48th episode of our Weekly Blend series is here! Join President Heidi J. Ellsworth and COO Karen L. Edwards for an exciting new installment of this RoofersCoffeeShop® ...
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Episode 23 - Summer Expos, Pride Month and Fireproof Roofing

Join Heidi and Karen every Friday to hear what they have to say about all the happenings within the roofing industry. The 23rd episode of our Weekly Blend series is here! Join President Heidi J. Ellsworth and COO Karen L. Edwards for another exciting episode of this RoofersCoffeeShop® (RCS) original ...
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