SFIA Quarterly Market Data and Nonresidential Volume Reports for Cold-Formed Steel
About the ReportsThe cold-formed steel stud industry is a good leading indicator of non-residential construction demand. Companies in the industry typically produce two major categories of materials, structural studs which are generally installed early in the process as the building shell is being built, and nonstructural studs which are typically used to frame interior walls and similar systems closer to the end of construction. Movements in manufacturing volumes of these products can provide some insight into the current stage of the market cycle.
Quarterly Nonresidential Volume Report, which offers the statistical summary along with comparative data for the nonresidential market, and indicators that provide a view of the prevailing sentiment in the market.
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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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