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Structural Safety

NYC Tower Failure Offers Warning for Wall and Ceiling Contractors

Buckled columns at the former Pfizer headquarters show how structural movement can damage interior assemblies—and draw specialty contractors into investigation

Tanja Kern

July 13, 2026

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After columns buckled at a Midtown conversion, experts explain how specialty contractors should respond to structural movement, damaged assemblies and potential liability.

Obituary

Cold-Formed Steel Pioneer Dr. Wei-Wen Yu Dies at 102

Renowned engineer, educator and author leaves a lasting legacy through decades of research, standards development and industry mentorship

W&C Staff

June 9, 2026

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Cold-formed steel pioneer Dr. Wei-Wen Yu, whose research and leadership helped shape modern steel design, died June 2 at age 102.

Don Allen, P.E., S.E., LEED A.P., Executive Director, Steel Framing Industry Association

Data Centers Drive Steel Framing Demand Surge

Booming data center builds sustain steel framing, MEP density and interior system demand.

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.

May 29, 2026

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Many argue that the current pace of data center construction is not sustainable, but the question is: when will this slow or end? And how will data center construction change over the next few months and years?

$A portrait of Jim DesLaurier of Marino\WARE$

Marino\WARE Elevates DesLaurier to Executive Vice President and Board Member

Ware Industries has promoted longtime industry leader Jim DesLaurier to Executive Vice President and appointed him to its Board of Directors, recognizing his decades of expertise and continued contributions to innovation in cold-formed steel framing.

John Wyatt

November 26, 2025

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Ware Industries has promoted longtime industry leader Jim DesLaurier to Executive Vice President and appointed him to its Board of Directors, recognizing his decades of expertise and continued contributions to innovation in cold-formed steel framing.

SFIA Announces its 2025 Excellence Awards

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

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

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

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.

A picture of the awards that were presented from New England's ABC chapter to Metro Walls

Metro Walls Honored at ABC NH/VT Excellence in Construction Awards

Metro Walls received two Excellence in Construction Awards and five additional recognitions from ABC NH/VT for standout craftsmanship, collaboration, and high-quality work across several major regional projects.

November 19, 2025

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Metro Walls received two Excellence in Construction Awards and five additional recognitions from ABC NH/VT for standout craftsmanship, collaboration, and high-quality work across several major regional projects.

Attendees at METALCON 2025 watching the keynote speaker

METALCON Delivers Inspiration, Insight & Industry Growth in Las Vegas

METALCON 2025 brought together global metal construction professionals for three days of education, innovation, and industry collaboration.

W&C Staff

November 15, 2025

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METALCON 2025 brought together global metal construction professionals for three days of education, innovation, and industry collaboration.

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., 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.

Fire testing a Cold-Formed Steel Building

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.

Daniel Linneman (center) of McClure accepts the 2025 CFSEI Design Excellence First Place award, Municipal category, from CFSEI’s Immediate Past Chair Dana Hennis and Chair Tammy Gleed.

McClure Wins 2025 CFSEI Design Excellence Award for Univ. of Florida Project

The University of Florida’s Malachowsky Hall showcases 170,000 SF-plus of exterior cold-formed steel non-bearing panels, earning McClure a 2025 CFSEI Design Excellence Award win.

September 23, 2025

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The University of Florida’s Malachowsky Hall showcases 170,000 SF-plus of exterior cold-formed steel non-bearing panels, earning McClure a 2025 CFSEI Design Excellence Award win.