November 14, 2011, Glenview, Ill. - The Metal Construction Association (MCA), an organization of manufacturers and suppliers whose metal wall and roofing components are used in buildings throughout North America, will offer a one-day complimentary seminar "Retrofitting with Metal," specifically geared for design professionals, building owners and facility managers on Thursday, December 1, 2011 from 8 am to 4:15 pm at the Radisson Hotel Milwaukee West near Milwaukee.

In addition to five different one-hour sessions given by industry experts to choose from throughout the day, registrants can attend the Lunch and Learn "Retrofitting with Metal Roof and Wall Systems" and earn up to 6 AIA Continuing Education Hours.

Registration for this event is required at www.metalconstruction.org.

The schedule includes:

8 to 9 am -- Registration and Check-in with Coffee and Exhibits

9 to 10 am -- Choose to attend one of the following presentations:
* Corrosion Prevention in Construction Fastening Systems (1 CEH)
* Metal-over-Sloped Re-roofing Systems (1 CEH)
* Retrofit Roof Systems (1 CEH)

10:15 to 11:15 am -- Choose to attend one of the following presentations:
* Introduction to Aluminum & Natural Metal Composite Panels (1 CEH)
* Metal-over-Metal Retrofit Re-Roofing Systems (1 CEH)
* Retrofit Roof Systems (1 CEH)

11:30 am to 12:30 pm -- Choose to attend one of the following presentations:
* Introduction to Aluminum & Natural Metal Composite Panels (1 CEH)
* The Perfect Combination: Solar and Metal (1 CEH)
* Metal-over-Sloped Re-roofing Systems (1 CEH)

12:30 to 1:30 pm -- Lunch and Learn: Retrofitting with Metal Roof and Wall Systems (1 CEH) (This course is also approved for USGBC credit)

1:30 to 2 pm -- Exhibits

2 to 3 pm -- Choose to attend one of the following presentations:
* Introduction to Aluminum & Natural Metal Composite Panels (1 CEH)
* The Perfect Combination: Solar and Metal (1 CEH)
* Metal-over-Sloped Re-roofing Systems (1 CEH)

3:15 to 4:15 pm -- Choose to attend one of the following presentations:
* Corrosion Prevention in Construction Fastening Systems (1 CEH)
* Metal-over-Metal Retrofit Re-Roofing Systems (1 CEH)
* Retrofit Roof Systems (1 CEH)

4:15 pm -- Adjourn

Additional information, including session descriptions and learning objectives, is available by visiting the MCA website and clicking on the "Click here to register" link for the Retrofitting with Metal Seminar. Driving directions are also available. The Radisson Hotel Milwaukee West offers free parking.

The "Retrofitting with Metal" Seminar is sponsored by the Metal Construction Association and the following MCA member companies:
* Alcoa Architectural Systems
* MBCI
* McElroy Metals
* Metanna LLC
* Roof Hugger
* SFS intec

For more information, contact Amy Sherwood at asherwood@metalconstruction.org or call (847) 375-4855.

The Metal Construction Association's mission is to grow the use of metal through market development, education, technical programs and selective action on public policies that affect the use of metal in building projects.

To learn more about MCA, visit our website at www.metalconstruction.org

About the Metal Construction Association
MCA's mission is to grow the use of metal through market development, education, technical programs and selective action on public policies that affect the use of metal in building projects. MCA's next meeting is the 2012 Annual Meeting, set forJanuary 22-24 at the Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach in Clearwater, Florida.

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