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Helpful Cold-Formed Steel Roof Terminology to Know Building with SteelOperationsProductsScottsdale MachinesSteel FrameTrusses

Helpful Cold-Formed Steel Roof Terminology to Know

When designing, engineering, or manufacturing a cold-formed steel roof system, understanding the terminology used throughout the industry is critical. Whether working with advanced roll forming technology, operating modern steel framing machines, or modeling a complete CFS roof, accurate communication begins with a clear understanding of roof geometry, structural components, and…
June 20, 2026
Data Center Data Centers Cold-formed steel CFS Steel framing Panelized Panelized systems Roll forming Roll forming technology Fire-rated assemblies Fire ratings
Expert CFS Framing Decisions to Make for Data Center Construction Building with SteelCommercial StructuresProductsSteel Frame

Expert CFS Framing Decisions to Make for Data Center Construction

This article examines the critical cold-formed steel framing decisions shaping modern data center construction, including panelized systems, panelizer coordination, fire-rated assemblies, tall wall applications, precision steel framing, and the advanced roll forming technology needed to deliver these projects. Drawing from active data center projects under construction by our customer, US…
June 10, 2026
CFS design software Steel design Steel framing Roll forming technology BIM integration software Structural engineering software Production automation software
NEW: Latest Updates Expand Our CFS Design Software Capabilities Building with SteelOperationsProductsScottsdale NewsSoftwareSupport ServicesTrusses

NEW: Latest Updates Expand Our CFS Design Software Capabilities

The March 2026 software update release from Scottsdale Construction Systems introduces major advancements across the company’s integrated suite of CFS design software: ScotSteel, ScotStruct, and ScotRF; strengthening workflows for steel design, steel framing, and advanced roll forming technology. This new release focuses on making complex engineering and production tasks easier…
May 7, 2026
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Expert Guide to the Rise of LGS Panelization in the U.S. Building with SteelNewsSteel Frame

Expert Guide to the Rise of LGS Panelization in the U.S.

Light-gauge steel framing (LGSF) — also called cold-formed steel (CFS) framing — has quietly shifted from a niche nonresidential product to a serious contender in mid-rise, multifamily, and increasingly single-family construction across the United States. The move to panelized, factory-built wall and floor assemblies is accelerating that shift. Below is…
April 21, 2026
Cold-formed steel Roll forming Cold-formed steel wall panels Wall panels Steel framing machines Roll forming machines Noggings
Key Reasons for Staggering Noggings in Cold-Formed Steel Wall Panels Building with SteelOperationsScottsdale MachinesSoftwareSteel FrameSupport Services

Key Reasons for Staggering Noggings in Cold-Formed Steel Wall Panels

Cold-formed steel has become one of the most efficient and reliable materials in modern construction. When fabricated through advanced roll forming machines, it provides precision, speed, and consistency unmatched by traditional framing methods. One critical component within cold-formed steel wall panels is the nogging, a horizontal member that stabilizes vertical…
September 23, 2025
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How to Make Cold-Formed Steel Sections Better: Considerations and Approaches Building with SteelProductsScottsdale MachinesSteel Frame

How to Make Cold-Formed Steel Sections Better: Considerations and Approaches

Choosing the optimal section profile in cold-formed steel framed construction is critical in achieving the maximum strength from the various structural elements such as walls, trusses and floor joists within steel framed buildings. This article will cover different aspects of using optimized cold-formed steel profiles, C-section or Hat-section, their advantages,…
December 6, 2024

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