The Steel Framing Industry Association (SFIA) has launched the Industry Project Awards, a competition recognizing excellence in the use of SFIA-certified cold-formed steel (CFS) products. Deadline: June 23 at 8 pm The deadline for this year’s competition is 8:00 pm ET...
The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute Expo 2023 was held May 8-10 in New Orleans, continuing the build momentum as the industry’s key event for design professionals. More than 190 engineers, architects and technical staff from companies in the cold-formed steel...
The median monthly asking rent in the U.S. is nearly $2,000, rising 20% since March 2020. Rent increases are making it difficult for many individuals and families to pay their monthly bills. One company is working to make housing more affordable by changing the...
After the success of the SFIA Forum Webinar series, the Steel Framing Industry Association has launched the Steel Framing Learning Portal, an education platform offering cold-formed steel (CFS) framing educational resources 24/7/365. The site launched on Friday...
STRUCTURE MAGAZINE Feb, 2023 By Nabil A. Rahman, Ph.D., P.E., Andrew Newland P.E. and Kirsten Zeydel, S.E. In Construction Issues CFS Load-Bearing Prefabricated Panels Off-site construction is the future of the building industry. It aims to speed up on-site...
Listed among one of many technologies that help construct earthquake-resistant buildings in Japan, light steel framing is highlighted. Modular and light steel structures Modular and light steel structures are seen as the construction sector's future, based on many...
BuildSteel.org, the steel framing educational website powered by the Steel Framing Industry Association, recently launched a Job Board to connect job applicants with employment opportunities available in the cold-formed steel (CFS) framing industry. The Job Board is...
Tiny living has gained momentum over the last decade and sees no signs of slowing down. The tiny home market is currently valued at $16.5 billion and is expected to surpass $30 billion by 2030. As the market grows, manufacturing has evolved to meet increased consumer...
How do you ensure that your project’s cold-formed steel (CFS) framing has the right design? Answer: You follow the code requirements. For complex commercial construction, you hire a professional engineer who understands proper design. Engineers can match the strength...