PRESS RELEASES
 

PRESS RELEASES

June 17, 2024 - CFSEI To Host Webinar on Design Aids for Cold-Formed Steel CFSEI Tech Notes on June 27, 2024 Download
April 22, 2024 - CFSEI To Host Webinar on Current Topics in Cold-Formed Steel Framing on April 25, 2024 Download
April 5, 2024 - CFSEI Publishes Tech Note F104-24 on the Design of Cold-Formed Steel (CFS) Bearing Stiffeners Download
October 5, 2023 - CFSEI to Host "Built-Up Member Design Considerations" Webinar on October 19, 2023 Download
September 27, 2023 - AISI Publishes "Thermal Design and Code Comliance Guide for C-Shape Cold-Formed Steel Framing in Building Envelopes" Download
August 31, 2023 - AISI Publishes Design Examples to Illustrate Updated Provisions to AISI S100 Download
August 18, 2023 - CFSEI to Host "The Wonderful World of Buckling" Webinar on August 31, 2023 Download
July 18, 2023 - CFSEI Names Patrick Ford as Recipient of the 2023 John P. Matsen Award for Distinguished Service Download
June 27, 2023 - CFSEI Announces Winners of 2023 Design Excellence and Creative Detail Awards Download
February 28, 2023 - Jon-Paul Cardin to Conduct NCSEA Webinar Session on March 14, 2023 Download
February 7, 2023 - 2023 CFSEI Expo to be Held May 8-10 in New Orleans Download
December 6, 2022 - CFSEI Accepting Entries for 2023 Awards Program Through February 24, 2023 Download
October 20, 2022 - CFSEI to Host Webinar on Updates to the AISI North American Specification and Framing Standards on November 29 2022 Download
September 19, 2022 - AISI Publishes Supplement No.3 to AISI S100-16 (R2020) Download
August 23, 2022 - AISI Standards Council Seeks Proposals for Small Projects and Fellowships to be Awarded in 2023 Proposals must be submitted to AISI by October 15, 2022 Download
August 18, 2022 - CFSEI to Host Webinar on "Vibration Serviceability of Floors With Cold-Formed Steel Framing" on September 22 2022 Download
July 15, 2022 - AISI is Reaccredited by ANSI as an American National Standards Developer Download
June 28, 2022 - AISI Announces Winner of 2022 Market Development Industry Leadership Award Download
June 23, 2022 - CFSEI Announces 2022-2023 Executive Committee Members Download
June 17, 2022 - CFSEI to Host Webinar on "The SE 2050 Commitment Program: Committing to Net-Zero Embodied Carbon" on June 30, 2022 Download
June 9, 2022 - CFSEI Names Jay Larson as Recipient of the 2022 John P. Matsen Award for Distinguished Service Download
May 31, 2022 - CFSEI Announces Winners of 2022 Design Excellence and Creative Detail Awards Download
March 31, 2022 - AISI Standards Council Announces Winning Research Proposals for 2022 Small Project/Fellowship Program Download
March 7, 2022 - 2022 CFSEI Expo to be Held May 16-18 in Denver Download
January 26, 2022 - CFSEI to Host Webinar on "Resilience Amidst Uncertain Times: Preparing the Cold-Formed Steel Industry" on February 24, 2022 Download
December 14, 2021 - CFSEI Hosts 2022 Student Competition on Cold-Formed Steel Design
Entry Deadline is February 18, 2022 Download
December 9, 2021 - AISI Publishes New Cold-Formed Steel Clip Angle Design Guide Download
December 1, 2021 - CFSEI Accepting Entries for 2022 Awards Program Through February 18, 2022 Download
November 15, 2021 - CFSEI to Host Webinar on "Introducing AISI S250" on December 16, 2021 Download
November 3, 2021 - AISI Announces Recipients of 2021 Market Development Award Download
October 11, 2021 - CFSEI to Host Webinar on "Overview of the Fundamental Behavior of Cold-Formed Steel Members and Connections" on October 28, 2021 Download
October 6, 2021 - Jonathan Humble Named as Honorary Member of International Code Council Download
September 27, 2021 - AISI Standards Council Seeks Proposals for Small Projects and Fellowships to be Awarded in 2022 Download
September 13, 2021 - AISI Publishes AISI S250-21, “North American Standard for Thermal Transmittance of Building Envelopes with Cold-Formed Steel Framing, 2021 Edition” Download
July 13, 2021 - CFSEI Launches New Online Job Board Download
June 29, 2021 - CFSEI Announces 2021-2022 Executive Committee Members Download
June 16, 2021 - CFSEI Announces Winners of 2021 Design Excellence and Creative Detail Awards Download
June 7, 2021 - CFSEI to Host Webinar on "Roles and Responsibilities for Success with Cold-Formed Steel Framing" on June 24, 2021 Download
April 15, 2021 - CFSEI Virtual Expo to be Held May 18-20 Download
April 6, 2021 - CFSEI to Host Webinar on "Practical Allyship: Five Actions Anyone can do to Promote Inclusion at Work" on April 29, 2021 Download
March 30, 2021 - Harry W. (Hank) Martin Recognized for Public Safety Leadership by National Institute of Building Sciences Download
March 23, 2021 - AISI Publishes Three New Cold-Formed Steel Research Reports Download
February 23, 2021 - AISI Publishes Five Cold-Formed Steel Test Standards Download
January 14, 2021 - CFSEI to Host Webinar on “Frequently Misunderstood Wind Load Topics for Cold-Formed Steel Structures” on February 4, 2021 Download
January 12, 2021 - Steel Industry Celebrates the Accomplishments and Legacy of the CCFSS while Transitioning of the Future Download
January 5, 2021 - AISI Updates Six Cold-Formed Steel Design Standards Download

2020

December 8, 2020 - CFSEI Accepting Entries for 2021 Awards Program Through February 19
Virtual CFSEI Expo to be Held May 18-20, 2021 Download
December 8, 2020 - CFSEI Accepting Entries for 2021 Awards Program Through February 19 Virtual CFSEI Expo to be Held May 18-20, 2021 Download
December 1, 2020 - CFSEI to Host Webinar on "Post-Installed Anchor Testing, Qualification and Design Procedure" on December 17, 2020 Download
October 20, 2020 - CFSEI Published Series of Beginner Technical Notes Nine new Technical Notes provide basic information on cold-formed steel design Download
October 8, 2020 - CFSEI to Host Webinar on "Demystifying Cold-Formed Steel Torsion Analysis for Design" on October 29, 2020 Download
September 29, 2020 - AISI Publishes Two New Cold-Formed Steel Research Reports Download
August 24, 2020 - CFSEI to Launch Virtual Expo on September 3, 2020 Eight webinars to be offered over eight weeks for 12 PDH credits Download
August 17, 2020 - CFSEI Announces Winners of 2020 Design Excellence and Creative Detail Awards Download
July 23, 2020 - CFSEI to Host Webinar on “Mid-Rise Construction using Lightweight Steel Framing” on August 13, 2020 Download
June 16, 2020 - CFSEI Announces 2020-2021 Executive Committee Members Download
May 19, 2020 - CFSEI to Host Webinar on "Cold-Formed Steel Framing Attachment to Concrete in Seismic Zone" on June 11, 2020 Download
April 13, 2020 - Steel Framing Alliance and Super Stud Building Products, Inc. Sponsor Cold-Formed Steel Framing Webinars on April 15 and April 22 Download
March 25, 2020 - CFSEI to Host Webinar on "Design Considerations for Cold-Formed Steel Light Frame Diaphragms" on April 9, 2020 Download
March 19, 2020 - 2020 CFSEI Expo is Canceled due to Concerns Related to COVID-19 Download
March 17, 2020 - AISI Publishes Two New Cold-Formed Steel Research Reports Download
February 20, 2020 - AISI Publishes Two New Cold-Formed Steel Framing Test Standards Download
February 12, 2020 - Registration is Open for the 2020 CFSEI Expo to be Held May 19-20 in Tampa, Florida Download
January 15, 2020 - CFSEI to Host Webinar on "Cold-Formed Steel Classroom: Connection Design 101 Download
January 6, 2020 - CFSEI Accepting Entries for 2020 Awards Program Through February 17, 2020 CFSEI Expo to be Held May 19-20 in Tampa, Florida Download

2019

December 30, 2019 - CCFSS Extends Deadline for Specialty Conference Abstracts to January 15, 2020 Conference will be held at the Crowne Plaza Dallas Downtown in Dallas, TX Download
December 3, 2019 - CFSEI to Host Webinar on "Steel Deck on Cold-Formed Steel Framing" on December 19, 2019 Download
October 29, 2019 - AISI and CCFSS Announce the Publication of "Cold-Formed Steel Design - Fifth Edition" Download
September 26, 2019 - CFSEI to Host Webinar on “Fire and Cold-Formed Steel Design: Fire Resistance of Wall, Floor and Ceiling Systems” on October 10, 2019 Download
August 12, 2019 - CFSEI to Host Webinar on Innovative Options with Cold-Formed Steel Floor Systems Download
August 7, 2019 - AISI Standards Council Small Project Fellowship Program Announces Winning Research Proposals for 2019 Download
July 17, 2019 - CFSEI Announces 2019-2020 Executive Committee Members Download
July 9, 2019 - CFSEI Names Recipient of the 2019 CFSEI John P. Matsen Award for Distinguished ServiceDownload
July 9, 2019 - CFSEI Announces Winners of 2019 Design Excellence And Innovative Detail Awards
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June 27, 2019 - AISI Publishes New Research Report on Strength of Steel-to-Steel Screw Connections-Update to ProvisionsDownload
June 17, 2019 - CFSEI to Host Webinar on "Cold-Formed Steel Classroom: Design Topics Not in a Standard" on June 27, 2019Download
May 7, 2019 - CFSEI Announces Program for 2019 Expo - Event will be held in Chicago, Illinois Download
April 29, 2019 - AISI Releases Cold-Formed Steel Shear Wall Design Guide, 2019 Edition Download
March 25, 2019 - CFSEI to Host Webinar on Coordinating Cold-Formed Steel Framing with Metal Buildings on April 18, 2019 Download
March 12, 2019 - CFSEI Accepting Entries for 2019 Awards Program Though April 15
March 6, 2019 - 2019 CFSEI Expo to be Held June 4-6 in Chicago, Illinois Download
January 28, 2019 - CFSEI to Host on AISI D113-19, Cold-Formed Steel Shear Wall Design Guide New design guide will be published soon Download
January 9, 2019 - AISI Publishes Supplement No. 1 to S100-16, North American Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members, 2016 Edition Download

2018

October 30, 2018 - AISI Publishes New Cold-Formed Steel Research Report on Load Bearing Clip Angle Design Download
October 9, 2018 - AISI Published Two New Cold-Formed Steel Research Reports Download
October 4, 2018 - AISI to Co-Sponsor the Wei-Wen Yu International Specialty Conference on Cold-Formed Steel Structures 2018 More ...
October 2, 2018 - CFSEI to Host Webinar on Cold-Formed Steel Framing Design with the AISI Direct Strength Method on October 11, 2018 Download
September 11, 2018 - AISI Announces Council Approves Formation of New Subcommittee on Composite Member Design and Seeks Experts to Participate Download
August 2, 2018 - CFSEI Announces 2018-2019 Executive Committee Members Download
July 24, 2018 - CFSEI to Host Webinar on Construction-Grade Thumbtacks on August 23, 2018 Download
July 10, 2018 - CFSEI Names Recipient of the 2018 CFSEI John P. Matsen Award for Distinguished Service Download
July 10, 2018 - CFSEI Announces 2018 Design Excellence and Innovative Detail Award Winners Download
July 3, 2018 - AISI Published New Report on LRFD and Resistance Factors for Cold-Formed Steel Compression Members Download
June 25, 2018 - CFSEI to Host Webinar on Understanding the Fundamental Behavior of Cold-Formed Steel Members on June 28, 2018
CFSEI launches new "AISI S100 Lecture" webinar series Download
June 13, 2018 - AISI Publishes Cold-Formed Steel Design Manual 2017 Edition Download
June 5, 2018 - AISI Standards Council Small Project Fellowship Program Announces Winning Research Proposals for 2018 Download
May 16, 2018 - AISI Updates Fourteen S900-Series Test Standards Download
May 8, 2018 - AISI Publishes New Test Standard AISI S919 completes the suite of 2017 Edition Standards Download
May 3, 2018 - AISI Updates Cold-Formed Steel Framing Design Standard New Version of AISI S201 Supersedes 2012 Edition Download
April 9, 2018 - CFSEI Announces Program for 2018 Expo Event will be held May 15-16 in San Diego, CA Download
March 26, 2018 - CFSEI To Host Webinar on Apparent Sound Transmission Class Ratings and Cold-Formed Steel on April 26, 2018 Download
February 27, 2018 - CFSEI Publishes New Technical Note on the Attachment of Cold-Formed Steel Framing to Precast, Post-tensioned and Hollow-Core Concrete Download
February 20, 2018 - CFSEI Launches Video Series to Answer Frequently Asked Questions about Cold-Formed Steel Framing Download
February 13, 2018 - CFSEI Accepting Entries for 2018 Awards Program Through March 30 Download
February 7, 2018 - CFSEI Expo to be Held May 15-16 in San Diego, California Download
January 3, 2018 - CFSEI Announces 2017-2018 Executive Committee Members Download

2017

October 5, 2017 - CFSEI Announces 2017-2018 Executive Committee Members Download
October 3, 2017 - CFSEI to Host Webinar on Structural Aspect of Interior Nonstructural Cold-Formed Steel Framing on October 26, 2017 Download
August 24, 2017 - CFSEI to Host Webinar on Blast Design of Cold-Formed Steel Components, Walls and Roof Systems on August 24, 2017 Download
July 27, 2017 - AISI and CFSEI to Co-Sponsor 25th Short Course on Cold-Formed Steel Structures Biennial course to be held October 24-26, 2017 in St. Louis, MO Download
July 10, 2017 - CFSEI Names Recipient of the 2017 CFSEI John P. Matsen Award for Distinguished Service Download
July 10, 2017 - CFSEI Announces 2017 Design Excellence and Innovative Detail Award Winners Download
June 27, 2017 - AISI and MBMA to Host Webinar on Being the Engineer of Record on Metal Building Projects Download
June 2, 2017 - CFSEI to Host Webinar on Essential Concepts for the Meticulous Navigation of Cold-Formed Steel Regulations on June 8, 2017 Download
April 13, 2017 - CFSEI to Host Expo on May 22-23 in Fort Worth, Texas Download
April 6, 2017 - CFSEI to Host Webinar on Fastening and Firestopping Interior and Exterior Walls on April 27, 2017 Download
March 23, 2017 - Steel Framing Alliance Updated "A Guide to Fire and Acoustic Data for Cold-Formed Steel Floor, Wall and Roof Assemblies" 2017 update includes 35 new assemblies New category recognizes innovation cold-formed steel framing details Download
February 20, 2017 - CFSEI Updates Technical Note on the Design of Bypass Slip Connectors in Cold-Formed Steel Construction
Updated Version Replaces CFSEI Tech Note W103-11 Download
February 15, 2017 - CFSEI Accepting Entries for 2017 Program Through March 30 New category recognizes innovation cold-formed steel framing details Download
February 13, 2017 - AISI Publishes Three New Cold-Formed Steel Framing Research Reports Download
January 4, 2017 - AISI Publishes Two New S900-Series Test Standards Download

2016

December 21, 2016 - CFSEI to Host Webinar on Lessons Learned from Cold-Formed Steel Framed Mid-Rise Projects on February 23, 2017 Download
December 6, 2016 - AISI Publishes New Report on Direct Strength Prediction of Cold-Formed Steel Beam-Columns Download
December 2, 2016 - AISI and MBMA to Host Webinar on Significant Changes to AISI S100, Cold-Formed Steel Design Specification Download
November 17, 2016 - AISI Publishes Supplement No. 1 to S400-15 North American Standard for Seismic Design of CFS Structural SystemsDownload
November 15, 2016 - CFSEI to Host Webinar on Structural Versus Nonstructural Member Design on December 8, 2016 Download
November 9, 2016 - NEHRP and ATC Release New Seismic Design Technical Brief Based on AISI Standard Document is co-authored by AISI standards committee members Download
November 1, 2016 - New Edition of the North American Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members is Published
2016 Edition supersedes all previous issues of the “Harmonized North American Standard” Download
October 12, 2016 - CFSEI Updates Technical Note on Welding Cold-Formed Steel Revised Document Replaces Tech Note F140-10 Download
September 27, 2016 - CFSEI to Host Webinar on Introduction to AISI S400-15, North American Standard for Seismic Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Systems Download
August 31, 2016 - AISI and CFSEI Co-Sponsor Wei-Wen Yu International Specialty Conference on Cold-Formed Steel Structures Download
August 18, 2016 - AISI Announces Organizational And Leadership Changes to its Standards Council and Standards Development Committees Download
August 3, 2016 - AISI and CFSEI Announce Kick-off of 2016-2017 International Cold-Formed Steel Building Student Design Competition Competition offers expanded design challenge and timeline, new rules, and professional mentors Download
August 1, 2016 - SMDI and AISC with Industry and Academia to Establish the Steel Diaphragm Innovation Initiative New Website is launched to educate and update design professionals at http://www.steeli.org Download
July 27, 2016 - Steel Industry Teams Up for Material Transparency North American steel associations show sustainability of building products with EPDs Download
July 26, 2016 - CFSEI Announces 2016-2017 Executive Committee Members Download
July 7, 2016 - Nabil Rahman Named As Recipient of the 2016 CFSEI John P. Matsen Award for Distinguished Services Award Award is renamed to honor a respected and beloved colleague Download
July 6, 2016 - CFSEI To Host Webinar on Updated Edition of Cold-Formed Steel Framing Design on August 11, 2016 Download
May 26, 2016 - CFSEI To Host Webinar on Building Information Modeling and Cold-Formed Steel on June 2, 2016 Download
May 12, 2016 - AISI Publishes New Report on Resistance of Arc Spot Welds Loaded in Shear and Tension for Building Design and Construction Download
April 26, 2016 - Steel Industry Releases First Environmental Product Declarations for Steel Joists and Roof/Floor Deck Download
April 13, 2016 - CFSEI and MASFA To Host 2016 Expo in Annapolis, Maryland Download
March 31, 2016 - CFSEI To Host Webinar on Cold-Formed Steel Trusses And Blast Loads on April 21, 2016 Download
March 23, 2016 - CFSEI To Host Webinar on Cold-Formed Steel Trusses And Blast Loads on April 14, 2016 Download
February 23, 2016 - CFSEI Publishes New Technical Note on Mechanical Bridging Anchorage of Axially Loaded Cold-Formed Steel Studs Download
February 3, 2016 - CFSEI Accepting Entries for 2016 Design and Distinguised Service Awards Awards will recognize projects, products and distinguished individuals service Download
January 18, 2016 - AISI Publishes S220-15, North American Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing - NonStructural Members New edition updates 2011 edition of AISI S220 Download
January 14, 2016 - Winners of 2015 International Student Competition on Cold-Formed Steel Design are Announced Download
January 12, 2016 - AISI Publishes S240-15, North American Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Structural Framing This first edition integrates several AISI standards into one document for easier reference Download
January 4, 2016 - CFSEI To Host Webinar On Seismic Engineering of Cold-Formed Steel Framed Buildings And The CFS-NEES Effort Feb. 18, 2016 Content is tailored to practicing structural engineers who will be the end users of forthcoming seismic evaluation methods, tools and specifications Download

2015

December 16, 2015 - AISI Publishes Code of Standard Practice for Cold-Formed Steel Structural Framing, 2015 Edition, New version updates 2011 edition of AISI S202 Download
December 8, 2015 - AISI Publishes Three S900-Series Standards Download
November 30, 2015 - AISI Publishes S230-15, Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing - Prescriptive Method for One-and Two-Family Dwellings, 2015 Edition New edition supersedes AISI S230-07 with Supplements 2 and 3 (Reaffirmed 2012) Download
November 23, 2015 - CFSEI to Host Webinar on Sound Transmissions in Cold-Formed Steel Constructions on December 3, 2015 Download
October 13, 2015 - Steel Deck Institute Publishes New Edition of the Diaphragm Design Manual Download
October 6, 2015 - CFSEI Publishes New Technical Note on Load Path Considerations for Cold-Formed Steel Light-Frame Construction Download
October 1, 2015 - Steel Framing Alliance to Host Two-Day Stud University Session at 2015 METALCON International Must-Attend Educational Workshop for Architects, Builders, Contractors, Engineers, Building Inspectors and Building Trades Instructors Download
September 23, 2015 - SMDI Announces Launch of New Website Dedicated to Using Steel for Building Construction Download
September 8, 2015 - CFSEI To Host Webinar on Cold-Formed Steel Lateral Systems on October 22, 2015 Download
July 30, 2015 - CFSEI To Host Webinar on PAF Developments in Cold-Formed Steel on August 27, 2015 Download
June 9, 2015 - AISI Announces Public Review and Comment Period for Cold-Formed Steel Design and Test Standards Includes New Standards AISI S240, S400, S915 and S916 and Revised Edition Standards AISI S220, S230, S310 and S914 Download
June 4, 2015 - AISI to Co-Sponsor 24th Short Course on Cold-Formed Steel Structures Biennial course to be held October 27-29, 2015 in St. Louis, MO Download
June 3, 2015 - CFSEI to Host Webinar on Framing Connection Design on June 25, 2015 Download
May 27, 2015 - CFSEI Names Bill Babich, P.E., as Distinguished Service Award Winner Download
May 27, 2015 - CFSEI Announces 2015 Design Excellence Award Winners Download
May 5, 2015 - 2015 International Student Competition on Cold-Formed Steel Design Kicks Off AISI and CFSEI CO-sponsor the annual competition, now in its fifth year Download
May 1, 2015 - All Steel Framing Sessions Being Offered at 2015 CFSEI Expo are Eligible for FBPE Continuing Education Course Hours Florida Engineers to Benefit from 15 Technical Sessions Download
April 22, 2015 - Technical Sessions Revealed for 2015 CFSEI Expo
CFSEI Expo to be held May 18-19, 2015 at Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, FL Download
April 20, 2015 - AISI Report Introduces New Design Methods for Load-Bearing Clip Angles Download
April 2, 2015 - CFSEI to Host Webinar on "Mid-rise Cold-Formed Steel Construction and Design - A Case Study" on April 9, 2015 Download
March 19, 2015 - CFSEI Expo to be Held May 18-19 in Orlando Download
March 13, 2015 - CFSEI Updates Technical Note on Design Methodology for Hole Reinforcement of Cold-Formed Steel Bending Members Download
March 12, 2015 - CFSEI Publishes New Technical Note on Design for Splicing of Cold-Formed Steel Wall Studs Download
March 4, 2015 - CFSEI Accepting Entries for 2015 Design and Distinguished Service Awards Awards program expanded; Entries due by 5 pm EDT on April 1, 2015 Download
January 26, 2015 - CFSEI To Host Webinar on Changes to AISI S100 and Cold-Formed Steel Framing Standards on February 12, 2015 This is the fifth webiner in the "Back to Basics" series Download
January 12, 2015 - Winners Named in Fourth Annual International Student Competition on Cold-Formed Steel Design Download

2014

November 14, 2014 - CFSEI to Host Webinar on Using New Edition of AISI Brick Veneer Cold-Formed Steel Framing Design Guide on December 4, 2014 Download
October 8, 2014 - CFSEI to Host Webinar that Reviews Brace Design Provisions and Torsion Considerations Download
September 22, 2014 - AISI To Co-Sponsor 22nd International Specialy Conference on Cold-Formed Steel Structures Download
September 8, 2014 - CFSEI Publishes New Technical Note on Welded Box-Beam Flexure Design Download
September 4, 2014 - AISI Publishes 2013 Edition of Cold-Formed Steel Design Manual New Edition Supplements AISI S100-12; Updated 2008 Edition Download
August 25, 2014 - CFSEI Announces Redesigned Website Website includes access to free downloadable AISI Cold-Formed Steel Standards Download
August 14, 2014 - AISI Publishes Fourteen S900-Series Test Standards Download
August 13, 2014 - AISI Publishes New Standard for the Design of Profiled Steel Diaphragm Panels Download
August 12, 2014 - AISI Cold-Formed Steel Standards are Offered Free of Charge for Downloading Download
July 23, 2014 - Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute to Host Webinar that Reviews Built-up Member Design Provisions on August 14, 2014 Download