The Steel Deal

Data Centers Drive Steel Framing Demand Surge

allen@steelframing.org (Don Allen P.E., S.E., LEED A.P.) — Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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?

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

allen@steelframing.org (Don Allen P.E., S.E., LEED A.P.) — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:03:22 -0400

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.

Steel Framing Holds Firm Amid Price Pressures and Market Uncertainty

allen@steelframing.org (Don Allen P.E., S.E., LEED A.P.) — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 13:52:34 -0400

Despite rising material costs and economic headwinds, the steel framing industry remains resilient with innovation, new capacity, and housing demand driving cautious optimism.

A Rough Start?

allen@steelframing.org (Don Allen P.E., S.E., LEED A.P.) — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400

This year has started with a confused beginning. What does the year hold for us?

Steel Framing Through the Years

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Steel Framing Through the Years

Who’s Next?

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0400

We need to think strategically about our industry’s next generations.

Robots in Steel Framing Construction

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

This is the time of year when many of us raise our gazes from the immediate task at hand and start thinking about the coming year and how to plan for it.

Sustainability is About to Get Real

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400

I asked 20 of my colleagues to tell me what “sustainability” means, I’d bet you $20 that I’d get 20 different answers.