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

The Steel Deal - Don Allen

How Data and Noncombustible Materials Can Drive a Safer, Sustainable Future

After devastating fires in California, industry leaders and the Steel Framing Industry Association are pushing for data-driven strategies to highlight the benefits of noncombustible steel framing and strengthen the case for resilient construction.
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.
October 23, 2025
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After losing his home in the Pacific Palisades fires, Steven Crosby is rebuilding with steel—and joining industry leaders to push for data-driven, fire-resilient construction.
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The Steel Deal - Don Allen
Tariff Update

Steel Framing Holds Firm Amid Price Pressures and Market Uncertainty

Despite rising material costs and economic headwinds, the steel framing industry remains resilient with innovation, new capacity, and housing demand driving cautious optimism.
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.
August 25, 2025
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Despite rising material costs and economic headwinds, the steel framing industry remains resilient with innovation, new capacity, and housing demand driving cautious optimism.
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Change Orders for Contractors

Change Orders for Contractors: Good or Bad?

A guide to help you document and perform your work, so that you're protected on every jobsite.
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.
September 3, 2019
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Construction projects have been described as organized chaos. Architects and engineers, who admittedly do not know everything about the complex systems they are designing, work with both traditional and new materials to develop a design that mostly meets the requirements of the owner.


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