cold formed steel | Walls & Ceilings

SFIA Seeks Participants for Cold-Formed Steel Framing Standards Development

As an accredited ANSI Standards Development Organization, the SFIA invites individuals to express their interest in participating in the development of standards for cold-formed steel framing

November 22, 2024

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As an accredited ANSI Standards Development Organization, the Steel Framing Industry Association invites individuals to participate in the development of standards for cold-formed steel framing. Interested individuals are required to complete a survey, which is due no later than Nov. 29.

ASCE’s Structural Engineering Institute Releases CFS Connection Guide

The comprehensive guide from ASCE offers engineers practical examples to address the challenges of connecting cold-formed steel to other materials — such as steel, concrete, masonry and wood — in the design and construction of buildings and structures

November 21, 2024

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The book Cold-Formed Steel Connections to Other Materials: A Design Guide is a comprehensive guide from ASCE, offering engineers practical examples that address the challenges of connecting cold-formed steel to other materials.

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 Framing’s Sustainability Revolution

How does low embodied carbon steel framing differ from traditional steel framing?

Adam Shoemaker

October 8, 2024

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How does low embodied carbon steel framing differ from traditional steel framing?

A Strong Case of the Fontainebleau

A journey of transformation: creating a world-class landmark in Las Vegas.

Naomi Martin

October 3, 2024

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A journey of transformation: creating a world-class landmark in Las Vegas.

Jesse Vigil and Eric Norris, founders of Mid-Valley Commercial Construction Inc. in Salem, Ore.

On the Oregon Trail

One company’s story from start-up to success.

Michael Levitt

October 1, 2024

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One company’s story from start-up to success.

Walls & Ceilings Leadership Award

Walls & Ceilings names the second winner of its annual Leadership Award.

John Wyatt

September 3, 2024

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Walls & Ceilings names the second winner of its annual Leadership Award.

Simpson Strong-Tie SUBE Bridging Connector

Simpson Strong-Tie’s New SUBE Bridging Connector Delivers End-of-Wall Bracing

May 19, 2024

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Simpson Strong-Tie introduced the SUBE bridging connector for cold-formed steel. The wall-stud bridging connector is designed to connect cold-rolled channel at the end of a wall or single-stud jamb condition, or at the ends of panel walls, curtain walls or load-bearing conditions.

AISI Publishes New Research Report for Cold-Formed Steel Deck Applications

October 21, 2023

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The American Iron and Steel Institute has published a new research report, “RP23-02: Influence of Support Attachment Pattern on the Out-of-Plane Buckling Capacity of Steel Deck.” RP23-02 is available for free download in the AISI Design Resources section at www.buildusingsteel.org.