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Steel Selected Over Concrete to Rebuild Homes After Hurricane Michael
In 2018, hurricane Michael became the first Category 5 storm on record to impact the Florida Panhandle. The catastrophic storm wiped out thousands of homes across its path, smashing buildings to splinters, tearing off roofs and sending trees careening through walls....
CFS Outperforms Wood and Concrete in UC San Diego Seismic and Fire Tests
In this video, provided by the Steel Framing Industry Association (SFIA), Harry Jones II, SE, principal at DCI Engineers, tells the story of how a mid-rise cold formed steel (CFS) building performed during research tests that subjected it to fire and simulated...
2021 CFSEI Virtual Expo
The CFSEI Virtual Expo is designed for architects, builders/contractors, and engineers, with an educational program geared toward both skilled cold-formed steel (CFS) framing professionals as well as newcomers. The Expo will provide opportunities for education in...
Steel Capacity Increases as Lumber Shortage Continues
In the midst of rising steel prices, and concerns in some corners about steel product lead times, steel production and product availability appear to be in good shape. Shipments up in January Steel shipments got off to a good start in 2021 — rising 5.3% in January,...
Basic Steel Framing Details for Mid-Rise Construction
Cold-formed steel (CFS) framing has a proven track record of providing energy-saving and sustainability benefits for buildings of all shapes and sizes. CFS framing can also be the primary structural element in mid-rise construction and meet the exterior continuous...
Lumber Prices Skyrocket, Steel Provides Cost-Effective Solution
Originally published March 4, 2021 Updated May 3, 2021 According to the Wall Street Journal, lumber prices have shot to fresh records, defying the normal winter slowdown in wood-product sales in a sign that the pandemic building boom is bowling into 2021. The last...
How Cold-Formed Steel Framing Can Help Prevent Mold
Mold growth can be a serious concern for owners and tenants in older buildings — and for good reason. Mold is known to contribute to a variety of health-related issues. What’s discussed less frequently, however, is that mold growth isn’t limited to older buildings....
5 Projects That Saved Thousands of Dollars With Cold-Formed Steel
Controlling costs is essential to staying within budget for a project — but there are factors to consider beyond raw material prices, energy, and labor. The choice of certain systems, such as framing systems, can garner significant cost advantages. While each project...
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