Tristan Coates turned a high school carpentry program into a thriving construction company and a chance to represent the U.S. at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026.
Polyglass U.S.A. has joined the Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association, expanding the trade group's roster of North American polyiso insulation manufacturers.
AsMETALCONtakes place Oct. 7–9, in Orlando, Fla., this year’s program will emphasize practical training, market intelligence, technical education and business-focused learning.
The FWCCA will hold its 2026 Southeastern Wall & Ceiling Annual
Convention and Trade Show at the Caribe Royale Resort. This year’s show
will feature more than 100 exhibitors and approximately 700 attendees,
with many new, as well as returning exhibitors. There will be a trade
show as in years past, which will be followed by the Association’s
annual Industry Awards Luncheon and presentation on incoming officers
and directors. Saturday night’s theme party will be another great event.
In conjunction with the other festivities, there will be a silent
auction throughout the evening to raise funds for the FWCCA Scholarship
Program.
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.