> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.acelabusa.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# Understanding Metal Composite Material, Installation, and Systems
> In this webinar, Samuel Chastain from Alfrex, Inc.
In this webinar, Samuel Chastain from Alfrex, Inc. provides a comprehensive introduction to Metal Composite Material (MCM) —its composition, performance characteristics, installation methods, and system types. Developed in collaboration with the Metal Construction Association’s MCM Alliance, this webinar helps architects better understand how MCM supports today’s design and code requirements.
## What you'll learn
* What Metal Composite Material (MCM) is and how it’s manufactured
* Performance advantages of MCM in modern facade design
* Installation methods and system types for MCM assemblies
* Industry standards, testing, and code compliance
* Best practices for specifying reliable MCM systems for long-term performance
## Watch the recording
Watching the recording does not provide AIA continuing-education credit.
## Webinar details
* **Date:** November 13, 2025
* **Presenter:** Samuel Chastain
* **Partner:** [Alfrex Inc](https://app.acelabusa.com/manufacturer/alfrex-inc-89f1f633d0b648ef8c714619c6b701ed)
In this webinar, Samuel Chastain from Alfrex, Inc. provides a comprehensive introduction to Metal Composite Material (MCM) —its composition, performance characteristics, installation methods, and system types. Developed in collaboration with the Metal Construction Association’s MCM Alliance, this webinar helps architects better understand how MCM supports today’s design and code requirements.
## What you'll learn
* What Metal Composite Material (MCM) is and how it’s manufactured
* Performance advantages of MCM in modern facade design
* Installation methods and system types for MCM assemblies
* Industry standards, testing, and code compliance
* Best practices for specifying reliable MCM systems for long-term performance
## Watch the recording