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Faster Builds, Fewer Delays: Understanding Metal Building Erection Timelines

Originally Published as: How Long Does It Take to Erect a Metal Building? Timelines, Field Realities, and Builder Insights Metal buildings are increasingly popular in agricultural, commercial, light industrial, and self-storage...

Why Project Photos Are the Most Powerful Marketing Tool for Metal Builders

Building Tips

Originally Published as: Digital Marketing for Metal Builders: Turning Projects into Portfolios...

Managing Thermal Bridging in Light-Gauge Steel Framing: Insulation and Moisture Strategies

Building Tips, Cold-Formed Steel

Originally Published as: Preventing Heat Conduction: Best Practices for Insulating Light-Gauge...

Metal Framing Techniques for Non-Metal Structural Panels

Building Tips, Framing

As hybrid construction practices continue to evolve, builders are working with a wider variety of...

Editor’s Note: Cold Formed Steel

Building Tips

Fired Up for Wildfire Resilience The California wildfires that erupted in January burned tens of...

Building Cold-Formed Steel Structures: What Construction Crews Need to Know

Building Tips

Builders who haven’t put up a steel-framed building before may assume that the barriers to entry...

Metal Minds in Motion Roundtables at METALCON

Building Tips, Trade Shows & Conferences

Collaborate and Exchange Ideas with Peers METALCON is hosting a series of insightful roundtable...

Case Study: Windy City Upgrade

Architecture & Design, Building Tips, Building Trends

A Rooftop Deck on Top of Chicago’s Updated Building Code Chicago resident Marie Delgavio owns an...

Emerging Technologies

Building Tips, Safety

Understanding Thermal Barriers Compliance Methods And Emerging NFPA-275 Foam Plastic Technologies...

10 Ways Cold-Formed Steel Framing Can Lower Your Total Construction Costs

Building Tips, Building Trends

Selecting the right material for your project can significantly reduce costs while maintaining (or even improving) work quality and output. Here are 10 ways that CFS framing systems can lower your total construction costs.