Steel Framing

January 2022

Rigid Connector Angle

Simpson Strong-Tie has expanded its lineup of rigid connector angles with the addition of the RCA-C, an ideal solution for attaching cold-formed steel stud framing to concrete supports.      Designed to save installers...

2021 November

Coil Strapping

Adding to its lineup of clips and connectors, ClarkDietrich now offers a multipurpose, commercial-grade coil strapping product for wall framing and floor joist applications. ClarkDietrich’s commercial strapping takes the guesswork out of bracing, as...

2021 August

Fire-Rated Head-of-Wall Product Line

ClarkDietrich has expanded its family of head-of-wall products with the addition of UltraBEAD, a smoke, fire and sound-rated bead that gives architects and specifiers an efficient, high-performance solution for fire-stopping and acoustical control applications....

2021 July

Step Pin

Originally promoted for fastening applications surrounding steel I-beam construction, the CP-W .133" Step Pin from MAX USA Corp. has now been recognized and approved to fasten into a range of concrete types as well.   ...

2021 June

Vision of the Future of Buildings

When it comes to putting a building together, there have always been the tried and true styles that transcend time. Over the years the construction industry has tried to adopt many different building techniques...

2021 June

Construction Quality Award 2021: Steel Framing

The Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry’s Excellence in Construction Quality Awards demonstrate the craft and management expertise of AWCI contractors, the products of AWCI manufacturer members and the procurement skills of AWCI supplier...

2021 June

Construction Innovation Award 2021

The Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry’s Excellence in Construction Innovation Award recognizes products, services, materials, technologies or systems that improve the means and methods utilized in the wall and ceiling industry. ...

2021 May

CFS Product and Provider Directory

BuildSteel.org, powered by the Steel Framing Industry Association, has launched a new Product and Provider Directory that gives users the ability to find all things cold-formed steel–related quickly. The directory, located at https://buildsteel.org/products-and-providers, features CFS...

2021 April

E-book on Specifying CFS Framing

BuildSteel.org, powered by the Steel Framing Industry Association, has released an e-book, “Specifying Cold-Formed Steel Framing: A Guide for Architects and Engineers,” which is available as a free download.      The publication will prove...