Cold-Formed Steel Cold Formed Steel is arguably one of the most sustainable and increasingly-popular contemporary building products. This material is found in the most progressive homes and buildings of modern society. But what exactly is this product that we have...
Before engineered wood joists were invented in the late 1960s, builders used dimensional lumber to support their framing operations. These were moved aside with the creation of i-joists, named for their shape, in 1970. Engineered wood joists made from plywood became...
The article is intended to provide a more cohesive general reference to wall studs and their various uses than those currently available, as each tends to lean toward a particular type. As such, intermediate readers can skip the first paragraph, which explains what...
When was the last time you reviewed and updated your Cold Formed (CFS) Steel Specifications and Structural Notes? Odds are, it's been quite some time. This task is usually not on the top of our priority list, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t important. Why is a Review...
The Steel Network, Inc. (TSN) is pleased to announce that its manufacturing facility in Durham, NC has successfully completed the renewal of it's ISO certification and the update to the new ISO 9001:2015 standard for its quality management system effective November...
Bidding is one of the most important parts of the job. There is a common misconception that jobs become unprofitable AFTER they start. The truth is, the majority of the time jobs START out unprofitable because of an inaccurate bid. This short guide will help you avoid...
The advantages of building with Cold Formed Steel (CFS) are obvious, it doesn’t burn, it’s the strongest building material pound for pound, and it pretty much lasts forever. The slightly extra up-front cost (when compared to wood) is more than made for by the cost...
Building Information Modeling (BIM), rapidly revolutionizing the construction industry. Overall, engineering and design technology has advanced considerably in the last 30 years within the construction industry. Part of that advancement has led to more and more of the...
How does/can the design and construction industry help reverse the trend of apartment fires that continue to destroy so many lives in our country? Disinformation, subsidies, and a lack of education have all played a part in the tragic history of wood apartment fires....