Cold-Formed Steel Insights

The construction industry is under constant pressure to deliver projects faster, smarter, and more cost-effectively—without sacrificing quality. One innovation that is transforming the way buildings are constructed is integrated software and machine systems for pre-engineered cold-formed steel (CFS) framing. By combining design software, engineering intelligence, and automated fabrication machines into a seamless workflow, construction projects benefit at every stage—from pla

For decades, Canadian residential construction has been synonymous with wood framing. While that association remains largely accurate today, it no longer tells the full story. Rising housing demand, labor shortages, fire-safety concerns, and the push toward industrialized construction are reshaping how homes are built — and cold-formed steel (CFS) framing is emerging as one of the most important beneficiaries of this shift. This post looks at the current balance of framing ma

As Toronto continues to grow, so does the demand for housing. With limited space in the city’s core and sky-high real estate prices, finding a way to increase the housing supply without compromising the character of existing neighborhoods is a challenge. Enter Toronto's ambitious new plan: the construction of sixplex residential buildings in central streets and avenues. This initiative is part of the city's strategy to address its ongoing housing crisis and create more sustai

Steel framing has played a defining role in the modern construction industry. From enabling the first skyscrapers to powering today’s prefabricated and digital construction systems, steel has continuously evolved to meet demands for strength, speed, precision, and sustainability. One of the most transformative shifts in this journey has been the rise of cold-formed (light gauge) steel framing, and more recently, pre-panelized, digitally driven systems such as FRAMECAD. This e

Cities across Canada are facing a housing crisis: rising prices, limited supply, and fewer options for people who want to live in established neighborhoods. In Toronto, Canada, one of the city’s key responses to this challenge is EHON — Expanding Housing Options in Neighborhoods. EHON is a planning and zoning initiative led by the City of Toronto that aims to allow more types of housing in traditionally low-density residential areas, while keeping neighborhoods livable and

Housing affordability remains one of Canada’s biggest challenges. By 2026, the federal government’s approach to housing is less about a single new plan and more about scaling up multi-year strategies already in motion, with a strong focus on increasing supply, speeding up construction, and protecting affordability. This post breaks down what Canada’s housing strategy looks like heading into 2026, and what Canadians can realistically expect. The Big Picture: Long-Term, Not