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Addressing Continuous Insulation: Minimizing Thermal Bridges in CI

Keep the “C” in CI: How to minimize thermal bridges in continuous insulation when fastening cladding.

April 1, 2017

Given the growing adoption of rigorous energy codes, most wall professionals have encountered the need to use continuous insulation in commercial buildings.

ClarkDietrich Building Systems CEO Bill Courtney Announces Plans to Retire

March 6, 2017

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ClarkDietrich Building Systems, the construction industry’s largest manufacturer of cold-formed steel framing products, announced the impending retirement of its president and CEO Bill Courtney.

International Steel Framing Perspective

There are so many arguments why to use steel it should be a “no-brainer.”

Mark Fowler

March 1, 2017

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The history and tradition of steel framing varies between regions.

Attributes of Cold Formed Steel

Adam Shoemaker

March 1, 2017

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Trends that are changing how contractors work, interact with cold formed steel framing.

Prefabricated Structural Framing Helps Project Stay on Track

March 1, 2017

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A manufacturer provides framing for the new American Airlines Arena NRG Solar Canopy in Miami, Fla.

Finding an Insulation Solution to Fit Multiple Applications

New 55,000 square feet, modern Iowa city-based hotel, will gain high-performance insulation efficiencies by providing continuous insulation.

January 1, 2017

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In the fall of 2015, Rushton Sheet Metal, a contractor specializing in architectural sheet metal and wall panels, and Cities Edge Architects, a local architecture firm, began evaluating insulation products and solutions for a large hotel build in Iowa City, Iowa.

Going Digital for Better Projects

Ryan Rademacher

November 1, 2016

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Until recently, buildings with off angle wall connections or curves were neither cost effective nor schedule friendly. Those days are over.

ClarkDietrich Launches New Blog

September 6, 2016

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ClarkDietrich recently launches new blog, VantagePoint, which will include updates and new resources on steel framing, and stories that showcase the company culture.

2016-2017 International CFS Student Design Competition

August 4, 2016

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The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) and the Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) are joining the American Society of Civil Engineers, Committee of Cold-Formed Members; and the University of North Texas as co-sponsors of the 2016-2017 International Cold-Formed Steel Building Student Design Competition.

CFSEI Announces 2016-2017 Executive Committee Members

July 27, 2016

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The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) announced the members of its 2016-2017 Executive Committee during the recent 2016 CFSEI/MASFA (Mid-Atlantic Steel Framing Alliance) Expo held in Annapolis, Md.