Announcements
Continued Growth of Steel Framing Volume in Third Quarter of 2019
Led by strong performance in the volume of Structural cold-formed steel framing products, total manufacturing volume of cold-formed steel framing stud and track increased in the third quarter of 2019 from 295,961 tons to 297,193 tons, according to the latest Quarterly Market Data Report released by the Steel Framing Industry Association (SFIA). Structural products, typically used for load bearing applications, such as exterior walls, lateral force resisting systems, floors and roofs, reported a 5.8 percent increase in manufacturing volume. Also during the third quarter 2019, the volume of Nonstructural framing products ticked down 0.4 percent to 136,396 tons.
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..
Certified for Code Compliance
