METALCON is the metal construction industry’s largest event and this year exhibitors are headed to the Donald E. Stevens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill., on October 9-11 to experience METALCON Live. METALCON 2012’s theme is “Imagine,” where exhibitors and attendees are encouraged to imagine the business opportunities, growth and experience they’ll receive at this year’s show.
Show Highlights:
Green Island Learn about advancements in green building technology, products and tax incentives for your projects at METLACON’s Green Island. Learn about retrofit techniques, and how insulation, cool roofing, coatings, photovoltaics, process controls and software products are designed to conserve energy. Navigate your way through the challenging aspects of integrating green technology into the metal building envelope and find products that qualify buildings for LEED certification.
Solar Bay Pavilion Learn about the latest solar applications and the impact of photovoltaics in relation to metal walls and roofs. Solar Bay Pavilion is the only place where experts and product engineers from both industries show you the best methodologies to integrate solar technology into your metal roofing and construction projects.
Solar Bay Live
Complete with full-scale solar roof mock-ups, Solar Bay Live offers the newest solar integration for the metal roofing and building envelope. See rooftopmounted solar power systems, solar heat recovery systems on roof and walls, solar-thermal water heating technologies and learn about federal, state and local solar energy funding incentives. Solar Bay Live is where world-renowned experts from two emerging industries give you the tips, tools and trade secrets on metal and solar technology.
Metal Construction Association Demos
Learn the ins and outs of:
Residential Roofing: MCA’s residential roof manufacturer members will focus on proper detailing of metal roof installations. The audience will learn the techniques used with natural metals (copper and zinc), as well as pre-painted aluminum and steel.
Commercial Roofing: Commercial roof manufacturer members will focus on retrofit applications with metal. See how existing flat roofs can be converted into a sloped metal roof system. Existing, aged metal roof systems can be retrofitted with a new metal roof without removal of the existing roof. Metal Wall Panels: Member companies will present the latest in wall panel designs and systems. Learn the latest in waterproofing techniques and obtain a better understanding of rainscreen principles.
Tools: See the latest tools used for installation of metal roof systems. Proper tools used for cutting, bending and fastening will be displayed. A mechanical seamer demonstration will take place to assist the audience in proper standing seam joinery. The latest in metal roofing safety equipment will also be presented. Metal Building Contractors and Erectors Association Wall Demo: The MBCEA will present wall demos at scheduled times during the conference.
Education With support from more than 60 associations and a wide array of manufacturers, METALCON 2012 attendees are sure to find plenty of educational opportunities to learn about new business practices and principals. Special programs of note include:
- “Know Before You Go: A Beginner’s Guide to Entering the Global Markets”
- “Steel Market Update and 3rd Annual Steel Summit”
- “Rollforming for the Metal Construction Industry”
- “Copper Installation Techniques: Soldering Procedures”
The Venue
The Donald E. Stevens Convention Center lies less than a half hour away from downtown Chicago’s Loop. In addition, there are a number of attractions near the convention center itself, including Allstate Arena and Akoo Theatre. The Convention Center also allows easy access to Chicago O’Hare International Airport and easy access to entrance and exit ramps for all major expressways going north/south and east/west.