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RCA-C, an ideal solution for attaching cold-formed steel (CFS) stud framing to concrete supports, was designed to save installers time and reduce the cost of drilling connector holes at the jobsite. The RCA-C provides the most anchor options available, including holes for a 1/2"-diameter anchor screw or bolt, or for two 1/4"-diameter concrete screws positioned to allow a variety of fastening options.

AISI has published AISI D114-21, “Cold-Formed Steel Clip Angle Design Guide, 2021 Edition,” a new publication that provides practical guidance on the design of cold-formed steel clip angles.

Commercial and residential contractors in the Wilmington metro area will now have a new option for fulfilling their building product needs with the opening of L&W Supply New Castle.

Residents and contractors in the Cleveland metro region will now have a new option for building materials and interior construction supplies with the opening of L&W Supply Bedford Heights, Ohio. 

 The new Austin Community Rec Center offers locals an indoor playground, youth center and a relocated YMCA. It features a forward-looking, curvilinear design called out by standing-seam metal panels that wrap around the two most visible elevations.

By acquiring G. Proulx, L&W Supply will increase its team of experienced associates and strengthen its presence in the southeast Florida market. 

ClarkDietrich has launched a new interactive educational lunch-and-learn series called “Conversations With ClarkDietrich.” The series was kicked off with an event on October 15 at Dallas-based MAREK Design Studio and was focused on head-of-wall framing solutions.

Petersen has promoted its Southeast Regional Manager Mike Weis to Vice President, Sales and Marketing. The promotion precedes the planned retirement of President Mike Petersen in the new year.

Cold-formed steel is one of the most widely used framing materials because of its ability to provide strength and stability in a number of conditions.