Panelization — the ability to assemble wall panels off-site in a controlled environment — is frequently used with cold-formed steel framing and provides many advantages. This video explains three of the most significant benefits. Article cited from BuildSteel.org
The 16,000-square foot home nestled in East Oakville’s residential lakeshore neighborhood near Toronto looks like a typical mansion at first glance. Burgundy Drive has an impressive curb-side appeal, a swimming pool and a lift off the main garage to store cars in the...
How big a hole can be cut into a cold-formed steel (CFS) stud without compromising its performance?That’s an important question. A mechanical trade’s crews, for example, might cut, notch or bore holes into CFS framing members. Those holes and cuts can have a big...
Photo credit: Lifespan Decks Most people are spending more time at home these days. As a result, there has been a surge in do-it-yourself home improvement projects. A recent Porch.com survey found: 76% of homeowners have completed at least one home improvement project...
John Farrow, president of Farrow Development, is rebuilding homes in parts of Santa Rosa with cold-formed steel framing. The 2017 Tubbs Fire was one of the most destructive wildfires in California history, burning parts of Napa, Sonoma and Lake counties. By the...
Photo Credit: Modeco Construction A global, novel virus that keeps us contained is changing the way we interact in both our personal and professional daily lives. Some changes are presenting opportunities for business-minded entrepreneurs to develop and market new...
Across the globe, people are migrating to cities to live and work. The United Nations says 3.9 billion people — 54 percent of the world — live in metropolitan areas. By 2050, 66 percent of all people will be city dwellers, which means an extra 2.5 billion people will...
A standout apartment building lies in the busy 14th St. NW corridor of Washington, D.C. The area is being renewed through a District Department of Transportation beautification project. It’s the place to be for up-and-coming artists and professionals. Here, Ellisdale...
Jerry Baxter, an owner of the Holiday Inn Express in Hearne, Texas, attests to the benefits of cold-form steel framing. He’s saved money in the hotel’s construction, insurance costs and ongoing maintenance needs. “After building our first hotel using wood for...