A University of Houston engineer has developed a method to detect possible damage in concealed cold-formed steel construction framing materials hidden behind walls, without having to tear the walls open.
Alpen thin glass technology paired with FreMarq Zero•Net framing supports up to R-10-level whole-assembly performance, long-term energy savings, and improved occupant comfort
January 30, 2026
FreMarq Innovations announced an agreement with Alpen, a leader in advanced insulating glass technology, to support the use of Alpen’s thin glass technology within FreMarq’s Zero•Net patented curtain wall framing systems.
Features Tubelite curtain wall and entrances finished by Linetec, plus Viracon glass and thermal spacer
January 12, 2026
After a comprehensive renovation, the Marshall N. White Community Center, a two-story, 68,000-square-foot building honors its namesake’s legacy and offers a vibrant hub with a wide range of recreational, educational and social programs for all ages.
If a project team is building and drawing a new project, they may want to explore brick once again. Today’s brick systems offer much more for the money than ever before.
CFSEI’s new Tech Note B011-25 offers guidance to help engineers new to CFS navigate the wide range of member options and industry standards available for efficient steel framing design
December 17, 2025
The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) has published Tech Note B011-25, “Cold-Formed Steel Framing Design: Where Do I Begin?”
Silver Stone Castle’s grand entry relies on Linetec’s wood grain finishes
December 15, 2025
The newly opened Silver Stone Castle features a gothic-arched, portcullis entry looks and feels like ancient, hearty timbers, but is made of modern, durable aluminum finished by Linetec in textured, wood grain and terra cotta specialty coatings.
Advancing Constructability and Collaboration in Concrete Design
December 11, 2025
PRO: An ACI Center of Excellence for Advancing Productivity announced a strategic partnership with World of Concrete (WOC) 2026 to present two new educational sessions dedicated to improving constructability, collaboration, and productivity in concrete construction.
Recent studies have shown that CI alone may not be enough for a building to achieve its designed level of energy efficiency. It’s time to look beyond CI alone and consider a holistic approach to façade design.
Designed to mitigate unwanted noise in high-rise buildings
October 27, 2025
ClarkDietrich launched its new ProSTUD Motion Frame Connector, designed to accommodate omnidirectional displacement and mitigate noise associated with the movement of steel framing members.