Cold-Formed Steel Insights

Salt, humidity, and difficult site access create new challenges for coastal projects. See how prefabricated CFS framing can address them through careful design.

How prefabricated cold-formed steel framing helps outdoor structures achieve durable, precise, low-maintenance construction with factory-built components on site.

CFS floor joists can carry required loads yet still feel bouncy or transmit noise. See how the complete floor assembly controls vibration, sound, and occupant comfort.

FRAMECAD and traditional CFS framing differences come down to workflow, precision, labour, waste, speed, coordination, and project fit.

In the world of cold-formed steel (CFS Framing) construction, small innovations often make a significant difference in productivity, quality, and installation efficiency. One such innovation is the use of screw dimples in FRAMECAD steel framing systems and similar advanced framing technologies. While they may appear to be a minor detail in the manufacturing process, screw dimples provide important benefits that improve both the framing assembly process and the installation of

FRAMECAD technology integrates intelligent design software with automated, computer-driven manufacturing to streamline the creation of cold-formed steel (CFS) framing. In contrast, traditional CFS refers to the general use of light gauge steel in construction, commonly relying on less automation. The primary distinctions between the two approaches are evident in areas such as automation, accuracy, waste management, and overall efficiency. FRAMECAD automates the entire process