Cold-Formed Steel Framing 101

Want to learn the basics of cold-formed steel framing and how to use it in your next project? Our 101-level resources offer foundational knowledge on design, specifications, engineering, construction, and more.

Cold-Formed Steel Framing 101

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

News

Scottsdale Explains How Steel Framing Lowers Insurance Risk and Premiums

Case Studies

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

News

AWCI Announces Update of Steel—Doing It Right® Training Program for 2026, Save $50 Through April 1

Fire

Update: Insurance Costs Are Re-Shaping Construction Choices — And the Data Speaks for Itself

Engineer

CFSEI Releases Tech Note B011-25 for Engineers New to Cold-Formed Steel Framing Design

Cold-Formed Steel Framing 101

Steel Stands Firm as Termites Threaten Homes, Real Estate Agents Say

Multi-Family Residential

Cold Formed Steel Framing Expands Possibilities for Backyard Multilevel Deck

Connections

FRAMECAD Offers Strategies for Optimizing Bracing and Anchoring in Steel Framing Projects

Cold-Formed Steel Framing 101

Hot-Rolled vs. Cold-Rolled Steel: Mill Steel Breaks Down the Basics

Online Courses

SFIA 159: An Overview of Interior and Exterior Non-Load Bearing Cold-Formed Steel Framing (On-Demand Course)

Cold-Formed Steel Framing 101

Breaking Free from Wood: Steel Framing for Homes Facing Hurricanes, Wildfires and Other Hazards