Structural

Prefabricated Cold-Formed Steel Panels Cut Costs, Speed Construction of 7-Story Tucson Apartments

Prefabricated Cold-Formed Steel Panels Cut Costs, Speed Construction of 7-Story Tucson Apartments

Just-in-time CFS panelization helps overcome site constraints to deliver the framing of the West Point Apartments II faster and more cost-effectively. With no space to stage materials or store deliveries, a tight budget and an ambitious construction timeline, the...

Light Yet Mighty: Steel’s Strength-to-Weight Surpasses Wood and Concrete

Light Yet Mighty: Steel’s Strength-to-Weight Surpasses Wood and Concrete

Cold-formed steel (CFS) framing’s strength-to-weight ratio surpasses traditional materials like wood and concrete, enabling efficient construction, reduced costs and enhanced sustainability. When selecting construction materials, the strength-to-weight ratio is essential for maximizing efficiency and performance. Understanding this ratio allows...

7 Advantages of 24” O.C. Spacing in Cold-Formed Steel Framing

7 Advantages of 24” O.C. Spacing in Cold-Formed Steel Framing

For cold-formed steel (CFS) framing, choosing between 16” and 24” on center stud spacing depends on a project’s structural, financial and performance goals. While 16” is traditional, 24” may offer greater cost efficiency and faster construction timelines, a McClure...

R.A. Smith Wins CFSEI Award for Hybrid Steel Design at Luxury Chicago Apartment Building

R.A. Smith Wins CFSEI Award for Hybrid Steel Design at Luxury Chicago Apartment Building

R.A. Smith received the CFSEI 2023 second place award, residential/hospitality category, for its hybrid cold-formed steel (CFS) framing and hot-rolled steel transfer beams and posts at The Rosie. Featured image: The Rosie under construction in Chicago. Project profile provided...

Steel-Framed Facade Adds ‘Magical Element’ to Multifamily Project

Steel-Framed Facade Adds ‘Magical Element’ to Multifamily Project

An award-winning facade, featuring over 36,000 lineal feet of cold-formed steel (CFS) framing, is a key architectural element for the construction of a cutting-edge, 7-story multifamily project in Melbourne, Australia. Photo Credit (above): Tom Roe Photography Cold-formed steel (CFS)...

T.J. McCartney Wins SFIA’s High Rise Category Award for Allston Labworks in Boston

T.J. McCartney Wins SFIA’s High Rise Category Award for Allston Labworks in Boston

T.J. McCartney installed 133 tons of cold-formed steel (CFS) framing at Allston Labworks, supporting complex curtainwall conditions, multi-story fly-by assemblies and curved geometries. Allston Labworks is a mixed-use development in Boston’s Allston neighborhood that combines life science research space...