Alex Chausovsky warns that while the U.S. economy is holding steady, unresolved workforce shortages and immigration policy could pose serious challenges by 2027—making employee retention a top priority now.
Nearly 1,000 industry professionals voted to recognize the most groundbreaking innovations in metal design and construction at METALCON 2025, where the top three winners were unveiled in Las Vegas, Nev.
Economist Alex Chausovsky of The Bundy Group took the keynote stage at METALCON 2025 with a clear message: America’s economy is strong, but complacency is its biggest risk.
METALCON will be held at the Orange County Convention Center this year.
As the show marks more than three decades of achievement, it sets the
pace for shaping the future with metal through an unbeatable blend of
new product exhibits, a nationally recognized education conference, and
live-action demos of field techniques. Join contractors, designers,
developers, fabricators and suppliers from across the globe who attend
this annual event. You’ll meet experts from forward-thinking companies
who exhibit their top products and technology, and are eager to share
their knowledge with you.