Announcements
Steel Framing Volume Increases in First Quarter of 2019
The volume of steel used to manufacture cold-formed steel (CFS) framing products in the First Quarter of 2019 was 277,859 tons, up 3.7 percent versus Fourth Quarter 2018 results, according to the latest Quarterly Market Data Report released by the Steel Framing Industry Association (SFIA). Manufacturing of Structural products, primarily used for construction of load bearing walls, floors, and roofs, increased by 9.7 percent compared with the previous quarter, while there was only a fractional increase in the volume of Nonstructural products.
The data in the SFIA Market Data Report is collected through an industry-wide survey. A complete publication containing data and analysis, including results of a survey of market sentiment, is available at this Link.
SFIA Contractors Achieve Certification Status
The SFIA Contractor Certification, introduced in March is off to a strong start with the first two companies awarded certification for both Nonstructural and Structural framing and 20 additional companies currently in the certification process. This new certification, which promotes best practices and continuous improvement, will be promoted to general contractors and owners looking for contractors with CFS expertise, high levels of training, and quality assurance.
A Fire Service Professional’s View
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
Technical Guide for Cold‐Formed Steel Framing Products, provides with a comprehensive tool for designing with cold‐formed steel framing members..
Recorded Webinars
The Steel Framing Industry Association believes in value of education and knowledge sharing, and has established an on-going series of webinars and educational programs.
Certified for Code Compliance
