Introducing SteelSmart System 8.5: The Future of Cold-Formed Steel Framing Design

When curtain wall framing needs to go taller, span wider, or perform in seismically active zones, the choice of framing member matters. JamStud®, manufactured by The Steel Network (TSN), is a patented curtain wall stud engineered to deliver greater strength and...

Framing accuracy affects everything downstream — stud alignment, drywall installation, mechanical coordination, and finish quality. When precision is built into the product rather than dependent on field measurement, the entire construction process becomes faster and...

Prefabrication has become one of the most compelling strategies in modern commercial and multifamily construction — and cold-formed steel (CFS) is at the center of it. Its consistency, strength, and compatibility with engineered connection systems make it ideally...

Cold-formed steel studs have become a cornerstone of modern structural framing, particularly in mid-rise construction. But despite decades of proven performance, misconceptions persist — and they can create unnecessary hesitation in design and procurement decisions....

Modular construction is reshaping how buildings are designed and delivered — and cold-formed steel (CFS) is proving to be a critical part of that evolution. Its high strength-to-weight ratio, dimensional consistency, and compatibility with offsite fabrication make CFS...

The construction and steel industries are navigating a period of rapid change. Sustainability mandates, supply chain pressures, shifting trade policy, and growing demand for prefabrication are all reshaping how buildings get designed and built. For structural...