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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
Learning & Networking in the World of Cold-Formed Steel Framing Building with SteelEventsNewsSupport Services

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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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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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
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Roll Forming Process: A Complete Guide to Metal Forming Building with SteelOperationsProductsScottsdale MachinesSteel Frame

Roll Forming Process: A Complete Guide to Metal Forming

Roll forming process involves continuous bending operation of a long strip of sheet metal which is passed through consecutive sets of rolls, each performing incremental parts of the bend until the desired cross-sectional profile is achieved. This process is widely used in various industries due to its efficiency, precision, and…
December 18, 2024
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Scottsdale at the Popular Association of Wall and Ceiling Industry (AWCI) Build25 Building with SteelEventsScottsdale News

Scottsdale at the Popular Association of Wall and Ceiling Industry (AWCI) Build25

This year, we are proud to participate once again in AWCI Build25, the largest trade show for the wall and ceiling industry. The event will take place at the Charlotte Convention Center in North Carolina from March 31 to April 3, 2025. REGISTER HERE FOR A FREE EXPO VIP PASS…
December 17, 2024
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A Practical Guide to Cold-Formed Steel Thickness Building with SteelProductsScottsdale MachinesSteel Frame

A Practical Guide to Cold-Formed Steel Thickness

Similar to other engineering practices cold-formed steel industry also used both imperial and metric versions of the units for measurements. Imperial units are predominantly used in the North American region and Canada while the Metric units are common in places such as Australia. Often there arises confusion amongst users who…
December 11, 2024