Mark L. Johnson

SFIA Presents Free Webinar on Fire Resistance and Sound Control in Steel-Framed Construction

This one-hour webinar covers the principles of fire resistance and acoustics, and the importance of balancing fire and sound performance in steel-framed construction.

Mark Johnson is editor of BuildSteel.org, the voice of the steel framing industry and powered by the Steel Framing Industry Association

Mark L. Johnson

May 5, 2026

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This one-hour webinar covers the principles of fire resistance and acoustics, and the importance of balancing fire and sound performance in steel-framed construction.

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SFIA 2026 Annual Meeting Featured Newly Approved Certification Program, Industry Awards and More

The Steel Framing Industry Association announced the approval by membership of its updated Code Compliance Certification Program.

Mark L. Johnson

March 16, 2026

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The Steel Framing Industry Association announced the approval by membership of its updated Code Compliance Certification Program.

Modern Steel Framing

10 Advanced Uses for Cold-Formed Steel Framing

From curved window openings to prefabricated pods and wildfire-resilient housing, contractors are pushing CFS far beyond basic wall assemblies.

Mark L. Johnson

March 13, 2026

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How cold-formed steel (CFS) helps contractors deliver better performance, speed and resilience across today’s most demanding projects.

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Shaping the Future of Steel Framing: Women Leading the Way

From seismic research to prefabrication leadership, these professionals are advancing cold-formed steel performance, standards and innovation across design, manufacturing and construction. BuildSteel salutes them.

Mark L. Johnson

March 3, 2026

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From seismic research to prefabrication leadership, these professionals are advancing cold-formed steel performance, standards and innovation across design, manufacturing and construction. BuildSteel salutes them.

SFIA Announces its 2025 Excellence Awards

The association's Don Allen announced the winners in a live broadcast this November.

Mark L. Johnson

Don Allen, P.E., LEED A.P. is an internationally known expert in cold-formed steel design

Don Allen P.E., S.E., LEED A.P.

November 21, 2025

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The Steel Framing Industry Association announces the 2025 SFIA Award winners—projects that showcase exceptional innovation, craftsmanship, and sustainable design in cold-formed steel construction.

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Controlled Burn: Inside the CFS10 Burn Tests

Mark L. Johnson

October 1, 2025

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Controlled burns of the 10-story CFS10 structure shed new light on the fire performance and resilience of tall cold-formed steel (CFS)-framed buildings.

tin's new look

Mark L. Johnson

January 29, 2008

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There’s a reason why tin is all the rage. Tin can be “aged” right away, which inevitably made it poised for a comeback.

MASTER OF SPEED

Mark L. Johnson

December 4, 2007

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Panama City Beach, Fla., is the center of the wall-construction universe. Nowhere, it seems, is property developing as quickly as in the Florida Panhandle. Taking the lead in building interior walls and exterior closure walls in record time is M&R Drywall Inc. of Pompano Beach.

Small but Green

Mark L. Johnson

October 2, 2007

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Though small in size (about 4,000 square feet with outdoor patio space) and built with limited funding, the Tolleson Adult Day Services center proves that “green” construction can be achieved affordably.

A Stunningly Seismic Solution

Mark L. Johnson

March 20, 2007

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The new de Young balances form with function, being both beautiful and robust, and the ceilings play a key role. They are seismically fortified – perfect for the art they protect – and incredibly appealing to the eye.