If you are interested in cross-laminated timber (CLT) construction and other mass timber techniques, the Mass Timber Conference will be held March 22–24, 2016 in Portland, Oregon. The conference will explore current opportunities and obstacles for cross-laminated timber, nail-laminated timber, glulam panels, laminated veneer lumber, and other mass timber construction in North America and...
Events
METALCON marks 25th anniversary with a huge success
Newton, MA – True to its 25-year record of being the best place to introduce new products, METALCON drew eager buyers to see all the new offerings from more than 260 exhibiting companies. “Celebrating METALCON’s 25th Anniversary in Tampa gave us a great setting to celebrate the accomplishments within our industry. Best of all,...
Work on your business, not in it: a blueprint for change, Part 1
Editor’s Note: This is the first in a two-part series originally published in Frame Building News. – By K.P. Persaud – When I hear the expression “work on a business,” I envision a business owner in full control. I see a person connected to the business yet making strategic decisions from a healthy and...
Valspar showcases WeatherXL Crinkle Finish at 2015 METALCON
Valspar continues to roll out new coil coating options that don’t just provide new color but also new effects and solar reflective advantages. One of its latest is the Weather XL Crinkle Finish that was introduced in 2014 but, recognizing its popularity, also showcased at the 2015 METALCON. The textured appearance on WeatherXL Crinkle Finish...
Snap-Z Ridge Vent introduced by Glick Metals at METALCON
“There has to be a better way” is often the rallying cry for inventions. For the Glick brothers – Chris, Omar and Manny – it was the tedious work of installing ridge vents on standing seam roofs. It was Manny who came up with a solution for making it simpler: the Snap-Z Ridge Vent...
S-5! announces three new strategic distributor partnerships
COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO — S-5!®, the leading manufacturer of metal roof attachment solutions, has officially announced the expansion of their national distributor network with three new partners: Rocky Mountain Snow Guards; Rapids Materials; and Roof Things. “We are excited to welcome these three industry-leading partners into the S-5! family. They share the same values...
Miracle on Everest: Dr. Beck Weathers to Provide IRE Keynote Address
Dr. Beck Weathers, survivor of the 1996 Mt. Everest tragedy, will provide the Keynote Address during IRE February 17-19, 2016, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, USA. Held immediately prior to the opening of the show, the “Miracle on Everest” Keynote Address will take place on Wednesday, February 17, from 9:45...
Attendee Online Registration Open For 2016 IRE
Online registration is now open for the 2016 International Roofing Expo [IRE], taking place February 17-19, 2016, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, USA. Online registration is available at www.TheRoofingExpo.com/Attendee/Register, where show information is accessible 24-hours a day, seven days a week. “By registering early for the International Roofing Expo, attendees...
Win An Englert MetalMan Portable Roll Forming Machine
Englert, Inc. is celebrating the company’s 50th anniversary this month at METALCON, kicking off an exciting “Pay It Forward” Contest that will bring the lucky winner a free Englert MetalMan Portable Roll forming Machine. It’s Englert’s way of helping some lucky contractor start up or expand a portable rollforming business right away. So join...
Come Celebrate! METALCON’s Silver Anniversary Special Events
Celebrate METALCON’s 25 years of show history in style Oct. 14-16! There will be special events and celebrations each day of the show. Kick off the list of events on Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 1 p.m. with a special book signing with Keynote speaker Clyde Fessler at the “The DECK” (Booth #937), then join the “Official...