The Steel Building Affiliation (MCA) just lately launched its 2024 MCA Annual Report.
The report highlights MCA’s key achievements all year long, together with developments in advocacy, academic sources, and advertising and marketing initiatives, all of which had been meant to contribute to continued development of the steel building trade.
Key options within the report embrace:
Business insights: MCA printed its MCA Market Research, a 70-page annual statistical report with data-driven insights.
Scholarship program: MCA launched a firstclass of scholarship recipients, awarding funds to assist the schooling of member firm workers and their households, together with spouses, kids, and grandchildren.
Sustainability promotion: The affiliation launched another emblem to emphasise the sustainability of steel in constructing envelopes.
MCM System Fabricator Certification Program: MCA strengthened and up to date its program to spotlight licensed corporations’ expertise, providers, methods, and monetary power.
New technical sources: MCA printed three white papers for its library of greater than 120 white papers and guides, specializing in cleansing steel composite materials (MCM) panels, necessary reminders about wet-sealed MCM methods, and powder coating: a post-fabrication choice for steel surfaces.
Academic initiatives: MCA contributed to trade schooling by way of numerous platforms, together with: Stay demonstrations at Worldwide Roofing Expo (IRE), programs by way of the Steel Structure Academy, and webinars and programs.
Management growth: The MCA Future Leaders Program continued rising, supporting professionals below 40 years previous to pursue management roles within the steel building trade.
Business recognition: In partnership with Kenilworth Media and Steel Building Information‘ sister publication Steel Structure, MCA honored 23 excellent steel building initiatives with Steel Building Design Awards.
Jeff Henry, govt director at MCA, says, “Our achievements wouldn’t have been attainable with out the dedication and exhausting work of our members. As we start 2025, we’re excited in regards to the continued progress we are going to make collectively.”
