Steel Framing

August 2017

ClarkDietrich Products Now in Transparency Catalog

ClarkDietrich Building Systems has partnered with Sustainable Minds® for inclusion in its Transparency Catalog. The effort is part of ClarkDietrich’s commitment to make it help AECs meet green building rating system requirements by making it...

May 2017

E-Book: Is BIM Right for Your Next Project?

BuildSteel, an alliance of steel and construction industry organizations, announces the release of “BIM for Cold-Formed Steel Framed Projects: Benefits, Drawbacks, and How to Succeed,” an e-book to help architecture, engineering and construction professionals understand...

May 2017

Construction Innovation Award 2017

AWCI’s Excellence in Construction Innovation Award 2017 Winner: TRAKLOC 20EQ 24 Mil from ClarkDietrich Building Systems TRAKLOC 20EQ 24 mil uses lightweight, high-strength steel to reduce the overall amount of steel...

April 2017

Project Focus: Steel Framing

As part of its annual awards program, the Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry recognizes the team efforts of its member contractors, manufacturers and suppliers who work on quality construction projects. For the 2017...

March 2017

Spacer Bracers

Simpson Strong-Tie introduces the SBR and DBR spacer bracers for cold-formed steel construction. Reducing the need for bridging clips, these spacer bracers enable faster stud layout and reduce the overall installed cost of cold-formed steel...

February 2017

CFS Website for Builders

BuildSteel, a newly launched collaboration of steel and construction industry organizations, provides educational resources for building pros on the uses and benefits of cold-formed steel framing. The www.buildsteel.org website serves as an educational center, continuously...

January 2017

Steel Framing App

ClarkDietrich Building Systems has launched the newest version of the ClarkDietrich iTools™ app, which now features complete integration of ClarkDietrich’s industry-leading SubmittalPro® system.      ClarkDietrich iTools was developed to help construction teams evaluate purchasing...

August 2016

Slide-Clip Connector

Simpson Strong-Tie now offers a slide-clip connector that provides an easier way to attach bypass framing anchors to concrete and steel. The Simpson Strong-Tie® SCHA slide-clip connector is an ideal solution for panelized or stick-frame...

July 2016

Channel Fit Nosepiece

When it comes to steel framing, auto-feed screw systems increase installation times and when paired with SENCO’s new Channel Fit Nosepiece, workers will have a clearer line of sight and increased fastener placement accuracy.   ...