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Five Ways Cold-formed Steel Framing Saves Costs
Planning ahead in construction is crucial, especially when it comes to selecting the right materials. Cold-formed steel framing can provide a number of benefits over traditional wood framing systems.
By Dan Snyder
June 25, 2018
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by Dan Snyder
BuildSteel is a partnership of CFS framing manufacturers, suppliers, producers and industry organizations offering educational resources and complimentary project assistance for building professionals. With 20 years of steel industry experience, Snyder is a member of BuildSteel’s project assistance team, where he provides complimentary assistance for construction projects utilizing CFS framing in the United States and Canada. Snyder also serves as the director of business development for the Steel Market Development Institute, a business unit of the American Iron and Steel Institute, concentrating on commercial construction, transportation and infrastructure markets.
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