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LEED® with Cold-Formed Steel: Cold-formed steel products manufactured by Steel Framing Industry Association members help your project quality for up to 9 points under LEED V4 for BD+C. This publication provides an overview of the credits available for cold-formed steel. Download LEED® with Cold-Formed Steel
A more detailed explanation of the credits and points that apply to cold-formed steel are highlighted in the video presentation "Cold-Formed Steel and LEED" presented by Brandie Sebastian, Director of Life Cycle Assessment for the Steel Recycling Institute. Download Resilient Cold-Formed Steel
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for Cold-Formed Steel Framing: The Steel Framing Industry Association has released the latest EPD for contractors, building owners, architects, and others who strive to deliver advanced building designs that meet the latest sustainable requirements. EPDs are developed from a Life Cycle Assessment and can help designers earn credits under LEED and other similar programs. This EPD represents cold-formed steel (CFS) products made from hot-dip galvanized steel by the SFIA member companies listed on the EPD. Environmental Product Declaration Program
When Sound is Green: The International Building Code (IBC) and most other major model codes have long required some minimum acoustic performance from buildings. However, the recent emergence of “green” codes and standards is taking acoustic protection requirements to a higher level. Now, advocates for “green building” have broadened the definition of sustainable to include acoustic performance in buildings. Download Sound is Green
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Announcements
SFIA’s Annual Meeting and General Session - April 1 2025
SFIA’s annual meeting and general session will start at noon on Tuesday, April 1, in room E221A at the Charlotte Convention Center, in conjunction with Build25: AWCI’s convention and trade show. The annual meeting will showcase SFIA design award winners, include officer elections and a brief presentation by SFIA executive director Don Allen. The SFIA general session will start at 12:30: featuring association advocate Dan Varroney, who is spearheading SFIA’s 2025-2028 planning. All SFIA members are welcome to attend the annual meeting, and the general session will be open to the public. Plan now to attend! SFIA members are entitled to a free VIP pass. More here
Press Release - November 7, 2024
The Steel Framing Industry Association (SFIA), an accredited ANSI Standards Development Organization, announced today that Jay Larson, P.E., F.ASCE, formerly with the American Iron and Steel Institute, has been appointed secretariat of the newly formed SFIA Standards Committee.
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Press Release - July 23, 2024
Don Allen Ready to Lead
SFIA's new ED begins Aug. 1
Don Allen, P.E., S.E., LEED AP, is the Steel Framing Industry Association’s (SFIA) new executive director on August 1. Allen succeeds Larry Williams, who is retiring. Allen says he is "excited to work and partner with the SFIA staff and leadership team" to grow the steel framing market.
Press Release - June 1,2023
On May 1, 2023, the Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI), the steel framing industry’s leading professional design association, moved from its former home with the American Iron and Steel Institute to become part of the SFIA.
Tonnage Reports - 2022
These reports provides buyers and users of cold-formed steel framing in the United States with an industry-wide statistical summary of the volume of steel.
The increased use of wood framing in mid-rise buildings has been accompanied by a growing incidence of major fires that have destroyed these combustible structures both during construction.
SFIA Technical Guide - Release
Technical Guide for Cold‐Formed Steel Framing Products, provides with a comprehensive tool for designing with cold‐formed steel framing members.
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