From structural performance to installation efficiency, steel framing remains a critical component in modern wall and ceiling construction.
May 26, 2026
Steel framing continues to evolve with new technologies, improved performance standards, and growing demand across commercial and residential construction. This month, Walls & Ceilings highlights the trends, products, and project insights driving the future of steel framing.
Essential Materials Driving Performance on Every Jobsite
April 29, 2026
From gypsum panels to finishing compounds and fasteners, drywall and its accessories continue to evolve. Explore the products, systems, and innovations helping contractors improve efficiency, durability, and overall wall performance.
The company has opened a 140,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Colorado, expanding regional production capacity to support growing demand across the Western U.S. interior construction market.
Despite a sluggish construction market, the rapid expansion of AI-driven data centers is creating major opportunities for steel framing manufacturers because of steel’s safety, strength, and sustainability advantages.
Despite a sluggish construction market, the rapid expansion of AI-driven data centers is creating major opportunities for steel framing manufacturers because of steel’s safety, strength, and sustainability advantages.
AWCI is relaunching its Steel—Doing It Right training program in 2026 as a fully modernized, digital-first curriculum that delivers in-depth, expert-led education on cold-formed steel framing for today’s construction professionals.
AWCI is relaunching its Steel—Doing It Right training program in 2026 as a fully modernized, digital-first curriculum that delivers in-depth, expert-led education on cold-formed steel framing for today’s construction professionals.
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.
Designers and contractors frequently mix up key terms in head-of-wall joint specifications. Understanding how standards like ASTM E1966 and UL 2079 define movement is essential for choosing the right products and ensuring performance.
Clear definitions, careful product selection, and proper installation are essential for designing fire-resistive and acoustic joints that meet both movement and code-compliance requirements.
JFE Shoji America Holdings has acquired a 140,000-square-foot former Home Depot distribution center in Commerce City to expand CEMCO’s operations, improve efficiency, and enhance service for Colorado customers, with plans to open in early 2026.
JFE Shoji America Holdings has acquired a 140,000-square-foot former Home Depot distribution center in Commerce City to expand CEMCO’s operations, improve efficiency, and enhance service for Colorado customers, with plans to open in early 2026.
Each year, major industry trade shows unveil innovative drywall products designed to boost efficiency and performance on the jobsite. Staying true to our commitment to covering the latest in drywall, here’s a roundup of new and improved products developed specifically for the wall and ceiling industry.