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How To Design Inexpensive Cold-Formed Steel Commercial Buildings the Right Way Building with SteelCommercial StructuresProductsScottsdale MachinesSteel Frame

How To Design Inexpensive Cold-Formed Steel Commercial Buildings the Right Way

Typically, builders construct commercial buildings such as warehouses and sheds as portal-shaped rigid or semi-rigid framed structures, where the frames spaced parallel to the line of action resist lateral forces in the plane of action. Builders generally use these types of structures as warehouses, storage structures, carports, industrial sheds, agricultural…
February 10, 2025
Steel Codes and Proven Innovations to Empower Construction in America Building with SteelEvents

Steel Codes and Proven Innovations to Empower Construction in America

Steel Codes and Industry Standards Don Allen, P.E., S.E., brings over three decades of expertise in cold-formed steel (CFS) framing, a material that continues to gain traction in construction projects around the world. Allen’s extensive experience spans across key global markets including the United States, Rome, and Nigeria, contributing to…
February 6, 2025
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Steel Frame House: A Complete Guide to Best Engineering Practices Building with SteelOperationsResidential ProjectsSoftwareSteel Frame

Steel Frame House: A Complete Guide to Best Engineering Practices

Steel frame houses are gaining popularity worldwide because they offer significant advantages, such as a high strength-to-weight ratio, non-combustibility, faster construction times, improved quality control, and superior finishes. As a result, more builders are shifting away from traditional timber-framed construction, which not only enhances sustainability but also promotes the use…
January 30, 2025
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Learning & Networking in the World of Cold-Formed Steel Framing

The Need for a Steel Framing Conference: Immersing in the Future of Construction The steel framing industry is growing rapidly, but there’s still a significant gap when it comes to in-depth, hands-on learning opportunities. Many conferences touch on the topic of Cold-Formed Steel (CFS) but never truly dive into it.…
January 29, 2025
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The Complete Cold-Formed Steel Design Guide: All You Need to Know Building with SteelSoftwareSteel Frame

The Complete Cold-Formed Steel Design Guide: All You Need to Know

Cold-Formed Steel (CFS), also known as Light Gauge Steel (LGS), experiences various buckling modes, including local, global, and distortional buckling, with the interaction between these modes often playing a critical role in the failure of light gauge steel members. To accurately predict the strength of cold-formed steel members, engineers must…
January 23, 2025
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Announcing Support of the Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute 2025 Expo

Scottsdale Construction Systems is a proud Gold Sponsor of Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) 2025 Annual Expo. The expo will be held on May 19-21, 2025 in Raleigh, North Carolina. About Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute Cold-Formed Steel Engineer Institute (CFSEI) is the technical and professional resource for the design of…
January 23, 2025
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Furring Channels: Ultimate Guide to Benefits and Uses Building with SteelProductsScottsdale MachinesSteel Frame

Furring Channels: Ultimate Guide to Benefits and Uses

Jump to Section Background and Overview Furring Channels Resilient Furring Channels Furring Channels: Applications and Use Cases Installation of Furring Channels Strength Prediction and Buckling Modes Building Standards and Their Guidelines on Furring Channels How Can I Use Furring Channels in My Next Project Cold-formed steel framing is an essential…
January 10, 2025
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Prefabricated Steel Framing – Revolutionary Success in the Petroleum Industry

We previously wrote about Total Field & Environmental Services (TFES), a North Dakota based oilfield service company.  As mentioned then, we were quite pleased to welcome a stellar company outside the typical residential construction realm into our ecosystem.  It showed the versatility and power of our Scotpanel 7090G2 system, arguably…
January 4, 2025
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Steel Framing System: Complete Guide for Modern Construction In 2025 Building with Steel

Steel Framing System: Complete Guide for Modern Construction In 2025

Jump to Section Benefits That Make Steel Framing Stand Out Environmental Impact and Sustainability Essential Components and Installation Design Considerations and Challenges Performance Characteristics Applications and Uses Comparison to Other Materials Cost Analysis and ROI Industry Standards and Best Practices Finishing and Coatings Maintenance and Long-Term Care Future Trends in…
January 2, 2025