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Expert Sources Say Steel Framing is the Ideal Anti-Mold Solution
Mold can be a huge problem in new and existing structures. It can cause structural damage, health problems and even death. Can anything be done to mitigate the appearance of mold in a structure? Yes. A number of expert sources say that owners and builders should...
NIBS Launches U.S. National BIM Program to Transform Construction Industry
The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) has developed an implementation and launch plan for the United States Building Information Management (BIM) Program. The aim: To achieve a new level of industrial efficiency through digitalization. BIM is an acronym...
Steel—Doing It Right®: Steel Framing Materials
What would happen if the steel framing materials you use had not been manufactured to accepted standards? The proper manufacturing of steel is critical to ensuring a quality building product. Any shortcuts or failures to meet specifications and tolerances would...
Steel Framing Industry Sustainability Initiatives
BuildSteel is tracking the sustainability initiatives led by various members of the steel framing industry. “SFIA member companies are taking steps to reduce their carbon footprints through new low-carbon process technologies,” says Larry Williams, Steel Framing...
Contractor Switches to Steel Framing for Teachers’ Housing Project
Image Credits: 705serramonte.comThe COVID-19 pandemic created many lingering challenges for contractors and developers. Labor shortages, increasing material costs and supply chain interruptions are just some of the problems creating havoc for construction project...
Steel Framing Saves 9 Months on Construction, Beats Monsoon Season
Mobish Thomas, a government employee from Wayanad, India, recently built a new home with a limited time for construction as the Monsoon season approached. Thomas built his home with cold-formed steel (CFS) framing, which saved him time and money, and ensured the home...
5-Minute Crash Course on Metal Framing
Cold-formed steel (CFS) studs continue to gain popularity in the residential and commercial framing markets. CFS studs are lightweight, impervious to termites, can be cut to precise specifications and never twist or warp. Plus, CFS has the highest strength-to-weight...
Free Webinar: Panelization with Cold-Formed Steel Wall Systems (September 22)
TSN SigmaStud panel being raised and ready for install - Chattanooga Element HotelTitle SFIA 108: Panelization with Cold-Formed Steel Wall Systems Date/Time September 22, 2022, 2:00-3:00pm EDT Cost Free Sponsor Sponsored by Steel Framing Industry Association...