METALCON is offering an up-close course in metal composite material (MCM) during the 2024 show in Atlanta. Architects and designers are invited to sign up for a 90-minute walking tour of the city’s Centennial Park District that will visit several high-profile projects showcasing some of the best uses of MCM.
“It’s a unique opportunity to see this much square footage of MCM projects with a great variety of applications in such a short walk,” says Zeke Miller, CEO of MillerClapperton, the fabricator for the projects on the tour.
The tour is scheduled for 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 30, starting from the Georgia World Congress Center, Marietta St. entrance, where (MCM) panels were specified and installed. Other stops on the tour include the College Football Hall of Fame, The Omni Hotel, the Georgia Aquarium, the Civil Rights Museum, the World of Coca-Cola, the Wyndham Margaritaville Hotel and the new Signia Hotel by Hilton. Upon returning to the Georgia World Congress Center, tourists are invited to a Metal Mash-Up Welcome Party in the exhibit hall.
Miller has more than 34 years of experience in the construction industry and his familiarity with these projects makes him the best person to answer any questions about the MCM fabricated and installed on these projects. He is a former board member of the Metal Construction Association (MCA) and former chairman of the MCM Council and MCM Alliance.
“I hope to offer a unique perspective about the fabrication and installation of MCM panels installed on these projects,” Miller says. “I can share the dos and don’ts as well as the best practices in the specification of MCM panels.”
Almost all of these projects were completed within the last 10 years, so they feature modern applications. Miller expects to field questions concerning color usage and availability, selected finishes and, of course, pricing. “Everyone wants to know the bottom line,” he says.
The tour stop at the Civil Rights Museum, if construction goes according to schedule, will include a chance to watch the installation of new MCM panels. This will allow architects and designers a better understanding of the durability and flexibility MCM panels offer.
The tour is limited to 50 attendees and is free with METALCON registration. To register, visit www.metalcon.com/tour/.
“We’re thrilled to offer this exclusive walking tour and hope to make it an annual event,” says Judy Geller, Vice President, METALCON. “It provides architects the opportunity to see the versatility and impact of metal composite materials in real-world applications and through the eyes of an expert like Zeke Miller. We hope to inspire architects with innovative uses of MCM that can elevate their own designs.”