Membership in the Steel Framing Industry Association improves your individual competitive edge and increases market opportunities through a more competitive environment for cold-formed steel framing.  The strength of over 1,500 members - representing steel mills; coil coaters and processors; stud, connector and equipment manufacturers; panelizers and fabricators; engineers; material suppliers/distributors; and framing contractors— provides a uniquely broad membership that enables us to identify issues and opportunities, along with effective solutions.

With over 1,500 members, SFIA brings together the many sectors of the cold- formed steel framing industry. What can be difficult for one company to achieve on their own is possible when many work together.

Advocacy:

• One of the largest areas of focus by the SFIA has been to reverse the gains made by the wood industry in the building codes through state and local legislative outreach. Our Executive team is working with many levels of government to ensure steel framing is given sufficient consideration by decision makers.
• Our Technical Director actively participates in the codes and standards development process, including the International Building Code (IBC), ASTM International (ASTM), American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), and many others.
• Starting in 2024, SFIA became an official standards development organization (SDO). We maintain and update the six code-referenced framing standards formerly developed by the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), as well as 12 of the accompanying test standards for framing and connectors.
• Environmental Advocacy: Manufacturer members can participate in SFIA’s industry-wide environmental product declaration (EPD): providing transparency in the environmental impacts of using steel framing. SFIA provides resources and data on how using steel can lower the carbon footprint of construction, and support the circular economy of reuse and recycling.

Architect & Specifier Program

• As a member, the SFIA Architectural Services team is your resource for reaching architects and specification writers to ensure SFIA certified studs, connectors, contractors and truss fabricators are specified and that our members are given special consideration during the product selection process.

Marketing & Promotion:

• BuildSteel.org is one of the most powerful marketing tools for our members. The website averages over 12,000 visits per month (and growing!)
• Features case studies from members that spotlight the benefits of CFS
• Members receive a free, exclusive listing on the Product & Provider Directory
• Weekly eNewsletter is sent to over 7,500 active subscribers with an open rate of 61%
  (An open-rate of 20% is considered above-average, we are far exceeding that threshold!)
• Paid advertising opportunities and Job Board are available exclusively to members
• Project Assistance available to Builders, Developers and others through BuildSteel.org SFIA Members are given priority when being referred for these projects!

Technical Resources, Assistance & Education:

• Use of the technical data in the industry’s most current and complete Product Technical Guide.
• Our Technical Director provides design and project assistance to members on topics such as fire assemblies, code compliance issues, etc.
• SFIA Members have access to our Steel Framing Learning Portal with several live and on-demand courses available. SFIA members also have the opportunity to sponsor webinars and education events.

Complimentary CFSEI membership

• SFIA Membership includes a complimentary membership in the CFSEI, including all pertinent discounts and free access to Tech Notes, webinars and other CFSEI resources.
  

There are 12 classes of SFIA membership, each with specific requirements that must be met. Article IV.1 of the SFIA Bylaws contains the requirements for eligibility.

Select your membership category to learn more

 Manufacturer

 Contractor/Manufacturer

 Connector & Accessory Manufacturer

 Contractor

 Panel & Truss Fabricators

 Supplier Distributor

 Design Professionals

 Steel Mill

 Coil Coater or Zinc Producer

 Steel Coil Suppler or Processor

 Equipment or Fastener or Tool Manufacturer

 General Interest

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