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MCA Home About Terms of Use Search for: Essential Course: Cladding Safety with MCM and NFPA 285-19 May 9, 2024 Metal Composite Material , Metal Construction MCM Panels , metal construction jenatvilocity It’s more important than ever to understand how Metal Composite Material (MCM) made with a fire-retardant core can make a difference and save property and lives. Get up to date with important safety standards and more. Earn 1 AIA LU/HSW. Take the CoursePhoto Courtesy of 3A Composites Tweet Print Email Reddit Like this: Like Loading... Leave a comment Help Prevent Fire with MCM May 9, 2024 Metal Composite Material , Metal Construction MCM Panels , metal construction jenatvilocity It’s more important than ever to understand how Metal Composite Material (MCM) made with a fire-retardant core can make a difference and save property and lives. Get up to date with important safety standards and more. Earn 1 AIA LU/HSW. Take the CoursePhoto Courtesy of 3A Composites Tweet Print Email Reddit Like this: Like Loading... Leave a comment 2024 MCA Summer Meeting May 8, 2024 Metal Construction metal construction jenatvilocity Strategic Planning’s Value presented by Darcy Bien Join us at the MCA Summer Meeting and learn from the author of Strategy in Motion™: A Proven Playbook for Companies Who Win. Darcy has more than 20 years of experience helping hundreds of companies with her team-based approaches and processes for actionable strategies. Register NowTweet Print Email Reddit Like this: Like Loading... Leave a comment Zero-Pentration Solar Mounting Systems Help Make Net Zero Home May 7, 2024 Metal Construction metal construction jenatvilocity Boulder’s strict energy codes require all new construction to be highly energy efficient. A zero-penetration solar mounting system on the metal roofing helped meet the city code requirements for solar and establish the residence as an energy-efficient, net-zero home. See the Case Study courtesy of MCA Member S-5!Tweet Print Email Reddit Like this: Like Loading... Leave a comment Metal Panels Help This Hospital Double Its Size May 6, 2024 insulated metal panel , Metal Construction IMPs , metal construction jenatvilocity A two-story hospital needed to expand to accommodate more patient rooms. Because of its weight, using concrete would only permit a single additional floor. A lightweight Insulated Metal Panel (IMP) wall system solved the problem, allowing the facility to expand by two floors. Read the Case Study from MCA Member: Nucor Corporation Tweet Print Email Reddit Like this: Like Loading... Leave a comment MCA Summer Meeting May 4, 2024 Metal Construction metal construction jenatvilocity Powerful Speakers. Important Topics. Don’t Miss These impactful speakers at MCA’s Summer Meeting Register now to join us June 10-12 for the 2024 MCA Summer Meeting at the Hilton Rosemont/Chicago O’Hare Hotel in Rosemont, IL. Register Now#metalconstruction Tweet Print Email Reddit Like this: Like Loading... Leave a comment K-8 School Benefits from Cost Savings and Speed to Delivery with Aesthetic Metal Building Design May 3, 2024 Metal Construction metal construction jenatvilocity Nestled in a wooded site in New Bedford, Mass., the new Alma del Mar Frederick Douglass Campus for K-8 students is comprised of three large metal buildings. With a MBTA (Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority) commuter rail to the West and a 30-foot slope from end-to-end, the architect Arrowstreet was challenged to accommodate these unique conditions while designing an effective programmatic layout for the 52,000 square-foot school that also accentuates the natural site. While the first and third buildings primarily present a grey ribbed design, the façade of the middle building is painted in two shades of blue with sections of wood cladding. The high side eave for Buildings A and C is 41 ft. 9 in., accommodating full mezzanines with a floor height of 14 in. for classrooms. Building B is a clear span for the gymnasium with support steel to provide for basketball hoop and a high side eave height of 31 ft., 8 in. The prefabricated buildings were manufactured by Metallic and installed by BARNES Building & Management Group. The roof system is a MBCI Double-Lok with an R-38 Purlin Glide. And the walls are MBCI Reverse Roll R-Panel with FW-120 fascia and soffit panels with an R-25 Energy Saver Wall Insulation System. Commenting on the significance of the school’s namesake, President of the New Bedford Historical Society Lee Slake stated in an Alma del Mar press release, Frederick Douglass fought for the opportunity to learn to read and write at a time when educating Black people was against the law. His struggle for freedom and social justice will be an inspiration to our youth who will lead the change the world needs to tackle injustice.” In selecting metal buildings for the 4-acre site, the school district was able to maximize the value of their investment in building the campus and also benefitted from an expedited project delivery schedule. To mitigate noise from passing trains, extensive sound control measures were integrated into the design. Inside, the interiors incorporate environmental graphics to educate students about Frederick Douglass, a famous abolitionist, suffragist, author and diplomat who lived in the1800s. The campus houses classrooms, a 4,500 sq. ft. gymnasium, cafeteria with service, offices and support spaces. Tweet Print Email Reddit Like this: Like Loading... Leave a comment Enter & Get the Recognition You Deserve May 3, 2024 Metal Construction metal construction jenatvilocity Deadline: May 10, 2024 The MCA Design Awards celebrates the creative use of metal in architecture and showcases the most innovative and visually impressive projects in today’s architectural landscape. Qualifying submissions are entered also into the Metal Architecture Design Awards, allowing entrants to compete in both prestigious award programs with a single submission. Learn MorePhoto Courtesy of MCA Member: Carlisle Construction Materials #metalconstruction Tweet Print Email Reddit Like this: Like Loading... Leave a comment 2023 Design Awards: MCM Category May 2, 2024 Metal Composite Material , Metal Construction MCM Panels , metal construction jenatvilocity The North Carolina State University Plant Sciences Building won an MCA Design Award in the Metal Composite Material (MCM) category. Flad Architects designed the building with MCA member 3A Composites on the project. The building features innovative use of metal for a clean and elegant design. The project utilized a variety of metals and other sustainable materials, contributing to its LEED Gold certification. Submit a project for an MCA Design Award. Deadline May 10Tweet Print Email Reddit Like this: Like Loading... Leave a comment Insulated Composite Backup Panels -A Simpler Solution May 1, 2024 insulated metal panel , Metal Construction IMPs , metal construction jenatvilocity This online webinar will explore the advantages of insulated composite backup wall systems over multi-component backup wall assemblies. You’ll learn the fundamentals of wall design, how insulated composite backup wall systems significantly reduce energy consumption, enhance indoor environmental quality, and more. 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