Recently, a major fire raced through the AvalonBay at Edgewater apartment community in New Jersey, destroying several hundred units and displacing the residents of the luxury development in the middle ...
Structural engineer Goonsung Park, PE, breaks down the pros and cons of cold-formed steel and wood for multifamily housing development. Source Goonsung Park, P.E., S. A. Miro, Inc. Pictured: a hotel ...
The Steel Framing Industry Association (SFIA) has released the 2012 edition of the “Technical Guide for Cold-Formed Steel Framing Products,” a technical guide for designing with cold-formed steel ...
Cold-formed steel portal frames have emerged as a versatile and efficient structural system in modern construction. Their design exploits thin-walled steel sections, which are cold-formed to yield ...
Metal stud framing has become a go-to choice for builders, architects, and even DIYers seeking strength, precision, and fire resistance in construction. From understanding load-bearing versus non-load ...
When faced with the challenge of getting as much density as possible on a modest-sized site, Minneapolis-based Ironmark Building Co. turned to an unconventional building method for a student housing ...
Residential Steel Building Construction in Foresthill, CA by Ibarra Construction Woodland, United States - April 3, 2026 / Ibarra Construction / Constructing high-elevation outbuildings requires ...
Nexa opens up access from all design software to FRAMECAD roll-forming equipment and delivers customers complete end-to-end visibility and control of their operations With Nexa's centralized platform, ...
Constructing high-elevation outbuildings requires durable materials, specialized equipment, and skilled labor. A recent project in Foresthill, CA, demonstrates how a cold-formed steel structure can ...