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...
Cold-formed steel (CFS) framing is often used for non-structural applications such as interior partitions. But it can also be used as the main structural framing element of a building, and that may require a whole new set of knowledge for owners, project managers,...
Cold-formed steel (CFS) plays a key role in safety on many construction job sites. That’s because through efficient pre-construction planning, prefabrication and ordering of steel studs in precut lengths, CFS-framed assemblies can be erected quickly with less labor,...
A Nucor electric arc furnace. Photo courtesy of Nucor Here are summaries of the third-quarter 2022 reports from steel producers aligned closely with the steel framing industry. Nucor Reports Earnings of $1.69 Billion Nucor Corporation, a Charlotte, North...
“Futurising” is a series of podcasts featuring ArcelorMittal experts who are deeply involved in the future of steel and its use in building projects. ArcelorMittal Dofasco is a member of the Steel Framing Industry Association. One episode, Olivier Vassart, CEO at...