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Pier 27 is a multi-phase, large-scale condo development on Queens Quay, in Toronto’s central waterfront. As one of the last undeveloped lakefront parcels in the downtown core, Pier 27 is an important component in the revitalization of the…

Controlling costs is essential to staying within budget for a project — but there are factors to consider beyond raw material prices, energy, and labor. The choice of certain systems, such as framing systems, can garner significant cost…

The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) will launch the first-ever CSFEI Virtual Expo on September 3, 2020 which will include four live webinars and four on-demand webinars conducted by nationally known experts for a total of 12…

We previously featured on the blog a cost comparison study conducted by the SFIA on cold-formed steel framing and wood framing. However with the cost of wood framing skyrocketing, the report has been amended to show these higher material…

As an advanced engineered material, steel is the material of choice by engineers and architects because of its strong performance characteristics, durability, reliability, versatility in design and consistency as a product.Life cycle…

Steel has long been integrated into building construction and recognized as a significant material in traditional and modern building design. Steligence® is a research initiative delivering a range of fact based sustainability and cost…

Our popular Steel Building Systems Webinar is now available as an On-Demand Course!Click here to watch our on-demand webinar and complete the short quiz. Once you have passed the quiz, we will email you a certificate of completion for your…

The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) will host a webinar on Mid-Rise Construction Using Lightweight Steel Framing on Thursday, August 13, 2020 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. EDT. The webinar is designed for architects, engineers,…

Steel is the EnviroMetalTM. Producing a ton of steel today in North America requires less than half the energy that was needed to produce a ton of steel 40 years ago, resulting in a 50 percent reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.…