Announcements
Steel Framing Volume Reports Growth in Volume for 2019
Total manufactured volume of cold-formed steel framing grew by 2 percent in 2019 to 1,149,052 tons versus 1,126,178 tons in 2018, according to the latest Quarterly Market Data Report released by the Steel Framing Industry Association (SFIA). This growth in year-over-year volume largely comes as a result of the strong performance in both Structural and Nonstructural products in the third quarters of 2019, which helped offset a 6 percent decline in the fourth quarter of the year. Structural products are typically used for load bearing applications, such as exterior walls, lateral force resisting systems, floors and roofs. Applications for Nonstructural products generally include framing for non-load bearing walls, soffits, and backing for architectural finishes.
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 ttwo 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..
Certified for Code Compliance
