CFSEI Accepting Entries for 2021 Awards Program through Feb. 19, 2021

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The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute is accepting entries through Feb. 19, 2021 for its annual awards program, which acknowledges outstanding achievement in creative design, technical innovation and best practices in the use of cold-formed steel. The awards program also recognizes individuals who have volunteered significant time and talent to the cold-formed steel industry. The 2021 CFSEI awards will be presented in three categories: Projects/Design Excellence, Creative Detail and the John P. Matsen Award for Distinguished Service. Winners will be announced at the Virtual 2021 CFSEI Expo, which will be held May 18-20, 2021. The 2021 CFSEI Awards Program seeks entries … Read more

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American Iron and Steel Institute Report Supports Development of New Energy Standard

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The American Iron and Steel Institute has published a new cold-formed steel framing research report, “AISI RP20-2: Development of a U-Factor Calculation Procedure for Cold-Formed Steel C-Shaped Clear Wall Assemblies.” The report is available for free download at http://www.buildusingsteel.org. The research was undertaken to support a new energy standard being developed by AISI’s Committee on Framing Standards. In addition to its work in research and development, AISI is an American National Standards Institute-accredited developer of American National Standards. The new standard, AISI S-250, North American Standard for Thermal Performance of Building Envelopes with Cold-Formed Steel, is being prepared for public … Read more

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Tips for Joining Cold-Formed Steel Wall Panels to Concrete Flooring Systems

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By Dan Snyder When cold-formed steel construction products arrive on a jobsite, superintendents can be sure they will be straight, strong and will have consistent properties throughout the entire application. These properties make planning, sourcing and installing the cold-formed steel products easier and more efficient, in terms of both time and cost. On the jobsite, the combination of consistency and tight manufacturing tolerances allows builders to safely and easily construct building modules and panelize cold-formed steel wall systems to reduce onsite labor costs and improve overall project cycle times. These same properties can lead to issues when working to join … Read more

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