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Q3 2024 Steel Framing Product Volume Rises 3.8 Percent, More Manufacturers Report

Cold-formed steel framing manufacturing rose 3.8 percent in Q3, building on previous quarterly gains, as the SFIA’s latest data reflects a larger share of the CFS product market, with more manufacturers reporting

November 20, 2024

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Cold-formed steel framing manufacturing rose 3.8 percent in Q3, building on previous quarterly gains. The SFIA’s latest data reflects a larger share of the CFS product market, with more manufacturers reporting, but it also shows the industry’s strength at this time.

The Changing Economics of Metal Stud Framing

The growing global market for the light gauge steel framing industry.

Todd Brady

October 17, 2024

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The growing global market for the light gauge steel framing industry.

The company’s Adam Taubman was named in this year’s Top 50 Contractors and speaks about taking over as full owner of the company

VIDEO: Agent Walls Systems on What it Means to be a Top 50 Contractor

Expansion in the great state of Virginia.

John Wyatt

October 15, 2024

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In this video, W&C speaks with Agent Wall Systems’ Adam Taubman.

Larry Williams has been a prominent figure in the steel framing industry

Face to Face: Larry Williams

The SFIA’s well-known executive director has retired. We were fortunate to speak with him as he exited his role.

Don Allen W&C Staff

October 15, 2024

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The SFIA’s well-known executive director has retired. We were fortunate to speak with him as he exited his role.

Steel framed curtain walls and chnnel glass

Balancing Daylight, Aesthetics and Energy Efficiency with Glazing Solutions

Steel-Framed Curtain Walls and Channel Glass Can Improve A Building's Sustainability While Letting in Natural Light

Devin Bowman

May 7, 2024

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Steel-Framed Curtain Walls and Channel Glass Can Improve A Building's Sustainability While Letting in Natural Light

Gilbert Street Building on Virginia Tech campus

The Versatility of Insulated Metal Panels

IMPs can be used in many types of construction projects

Karim Muri

April 12, 2024

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IMPs can be used in many types of construction projects

ClarkDietrich Launches Line of Low Embodied Carbon Steel Framing Products

March 28, 2024

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ClarkDietrich is introducing a new line of low embodied carbon steel framing products, giving architects and engineers greater freedom in designing sustainable buildings. The LEC portfolio includes ProSTUD metal drywall framing systems, structural steel, clips and connectors, floor framing and more.

Jamb Studs: Why Are They So Challenging?

Using the right jamb studs in rough openings takes planning.

March 11, 2024

Using the right jamb studs in rough openings takes planning.

Product Focus on Hand and Power Tools

January 30, 2024

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Product Focus on Hand and Power Tools

AISI Publishes Thermal Design Guide for Building Envelopes

December 29, 2023

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The American Iron and Steel Institute has published AISI D250-23 (Thermal Design and Code Compliance Guide for C-Shape Cold-Formed Steel Framing in Building Envelopes).