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Complete Guide to Thermal Bridging in Cold-Formed Steel Framing

Modern builders continue to search for better ways to improve energy efficiency without sacrificing durability or construction speed. In today’s market, thermal performance has become one of the most important design considerations for projects using cold-formed steel. Designers must also reduce thermal bridging, improve every thermal CFS wall strategy, optimize…
May 15, 2026
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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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A Steel Framed Hotel Made with Advanced Roll Forming Technology

The Element Hotel in Richmond, Virginia, shows how roll forming supports steel framing on a complex hospitality project. Fabricated by Scottsdale customer US Frame Factory, this steel framed hotel used cold-formed steel for the primary structural package, including CFS wall framing and CFS floor joists, to deliver an eight-story building…
March 31, 2026
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Expert Guide to Steel Coil Ordering in the Global Market

Ordering the right steel coil is one of the most consequential decisions a cold-formed steel (CFS) framing operator can make. Get it right, and your Scottsdale roll forming machine runs smoothly, your frames meet code, and your business earns a reputation for consistent quality. Get it wrong, and the consequences…
March 13, 2026
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Fundamentals of Floor Vibration in Cold-Formed Steel Joist-Framed Floors Building with SteelCommercial StructuresResidential ProjectsSteel FrameTrusses

Fundamentals of Floor Vibration in Cold-Formed Steel Joist-Framed Floors

Modern buildings increasingly rely on cold-formed steel, steel-framed floors, and advanced roll forming technology to deliver precise structural systems. As open layouts and longer spans become common, engineers must carefully evaluate floor vibration to ensure occupant comfort and serviceability. The recently published CFSEI technical note provides engineers with practical methods…
March 6, 2026
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Scottsdale Offers the Best Roll Forming Steel Framing Technology

Modern construction now relies on cold-formed steel, advanced roll forming machines, efficient steel framing, automated steel fabrication, and fully engineered cold-formed steel framing systems. Scottsdale aligns all these components into one unified design-to-production ecosystem built for accuracy, consistency, and speed. Integrated Design and Software for Cold-Formed Steel Scottsdale focuses on…
November 26, 2025
Cold-formed steel is far superior to wood in homebuilding both from the standpoint of cost and performance. This advantage can be further amplified by deploying Scottsdale's superior steel framing roll forming machines powered by ScotSteel software.
Pricing Of Wood And Steel Framed Homes Revisited: All You Need To Know Building with SteelResidential ConstructionSteel Frame

Pricing Of Wood And Steel Framed Homes Revisited: All You Need To Know

While the advantages of cold-formed steel over wood framing have been clearly established, some elements of decision-making involving the choice of one over the other have traditionally been associated with pricing. The cost difference between homes constructed using traditional wood framing and steel framed homes has been a subject of…
November 16, 2025
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How To Compare Roll Forming Machines and Clarify Misconceptions

At Scottsdale Construction Systems, we believe that informed decision-making builds better businesses. As a global leader in roll forming technology, we welcome open comparison of roll forming machines, steel framing equipment, and complete CFS systems. When facts are presented selectively or out of context, it only creates confusion. Our goal…
October 31, 2025
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See How Roll Forming Technology Is Redefining Steel Framing

At METALCON 2025, Scottsdale Construction Systems demonstrated how advanced roll forming technology and precision steel framing machines are transforming the global construction industry. From concept to completion of a full-scale steel-framed home, Scottsdale showcased the power of cold-formed steel and the efficiency of automated steel framing fabrication. The event brought…
October 29, 2025
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All You Need to Know About Safe Handling of CFS Frames Building with SteelModularOperationsSteel FrameSupport ServicesTrusses

All You Need to Know About Safe Handling of CFS Frames

Proper handling of cold-formed steel (CFS), CFS trusses, and CFS wall panels is crucial to ensure both safety and efficiency during transport, storage, and installation. These CFS frames are lightweight yet strong, allowing for easy movement onsite and offsite, but only when managed correctly. Understanding CFS handling tips can minimize…
October 22, 2025
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