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METALCON's 2026 Design District will feature expanded education on embodied carbon, code updates, adaptive reuse and market trends affecting metal construction.

Construction backlog hit a near three-year high in May, driven by data center projects.

METALCON will feature keynote talks from former MLB pitcher Jim Abbott and economist Kermit Baker at the 2026 event in Orlando.

Construction input prices have risen more in four months than the previous three years combined, putting roofing contractors under mounting pressure.

Commercial construction hiring remained strong in April, led by surging demand for data centers and infrastructure projects.

Owens Corning reported lower first-quarter roofing sales and earnings amid softer housing and remodeling activity but maintained its second-quarter outlook.

Strong demand in data centers and infrastructure contrasts with weak office and multifamily markets as financing pressures persist.

Analysts say the acquisition expands QXO’s reach beyond roofing distribution into insulation, installation and data-driven contractor relationships, reshaping competition across the building products sector.

METALCON 2025 brought together global metal construction professionals for three days of education, innovation, and industry collaboration.