Resources

Learn more about cold-formed steel framing with a variety of in-depth resources covering topics from specifications and attributes to design and safety.

Cold-Formed Steel Framing 101

Cold-Formed Steel (CFS) Framing 101: A Practical Guide for Designers, Builders and Owners

Case Studies

The Steel Framing Industry Association (SFIA) Names 13 Recipients of the 2025 Industry Awards

Resources

SFIA Enhances Certification for Steel Framing Producers, Vote for C3P Underway

Codes & Standards

CFSEI Releases Updated Tech Note G500-25: Field Guide – Inspection Checklist for Structural CFS Framing

Engineering

New SFIA Bulletin Details the Designs and Benefits of Cold-Formed Steel Chase Walls

Engineering

Designers: Update to SFIA’s 2025 Tech Guide for the Latest CFS Load and Span Tables

Fire

SFIA Clarifies Use of Steel Posts Within Cold-Formed Steel Wall Cavities

Sustainability

SFIA Releases Revised Industry Environmental Product (EPD) Declaration for Cold-Formed Steel Framing

News

CFSEI Seeks Entries for 2026 Student Competition on CFS Design, Intent to Participate Due by Nov. 1

Fire

Continuity of Fire Resistance in CFS Structures — SFIA Answers 5 Questions

Reports

SFIA Releases Tech Bulletin: Vol. 1, No. 5 to Guide Manufacturers in Code Compliance Certification

News

SFIA Launches a Repository for Its Publications: A Hub for Steel Framing Technical Resources