FAQ's

Resolved by the fact that we are now in the building code as of 2018 IBC… works just like wood permitting 

We are able to coordinate and provide holes and pathways to reduce drilling by 90% for your Electrician and Plumber. We also are able to provide exact rough opening standards for your HVAC contractor. 

It reduces framing time by 70% versus wood and get you to a waterproof envelope faster than any other system on the market. 

Yes… We are ICC certified for Dade county Florida and Los Angeles, California… specifically LADBS. The two hardest permitting offices in the country. 

No different than wood… Just different tools, instead of a Skil saw and the nail gun, we use a side grinder and a screw gun. Our system is very flexible with changes. 

So we simply apply a 1” thick R5 poly-Iso as a thermal break in areas where the building code calls for this. 

Market awareness.

Professional builders already know that steel outperforms wood in strength, durability, and precision. What many don’t yet know is how to competitively implement it in the marketplace.

That’s where we come in. By combining our technology partner software with over a decade of proven design and field efficiency, we’ve built a system that delivers steel framing faster and more cost-effectively than lumber.

While others are still experimenting, we’re refining what we’ve mastered over the last 10 years. Our mission is simple — educate the market and show that steel framing now beats lumber in both price and speed.

We’ve partnered nationally with JB Hunt, giving us access to special pricing programs for high-volume and repeat customers.

Even for smaller, one-time projects, we receive discounted freight rates, keeping our total project cost below locally sourced lumber — even after shipping is included.

Freight is determined on a case-by-case basis, depending on how much material or finished product is loaded per truck.

Typically, a 2,500 sq. ft. home can be shipped on one truck, depending on the roof geometry and design.

Assembly costs are the same whether wall panels and trusses are built in-factory or on-site. For larger projects, we can flat-pack panels for shipment, allowing us to load up to 40,000 lbs per truck.

If comparing our panelized steel system to traditional stick framing, the cost and labor savings can exceed 60% in favor of steel.

We supply a full line of engineered framing components, including: Interior and exterior load-bearing and non-load-bearing studs, Floor joists and ceiling trusses. All materials are produced from 16–22 gauge (50 KSI) cold-formed steel. These components are part of our engineered building system, designed for structures up to 4–6 stories tall. 

No. We do not use red iron, but all of our cold-formed steel is fully structural and meets or exceeds engineering standards. 

There are virtually no direct competitors in our category.

 The closest alternatives are lumber yards and a marketplace that hasn’t yet adapted to modern steel framing.

Yes. We comply with all state-specific mandates under the Federal New Home Builders Warranty Act.

Examples include: Louisiana: 5 years, Texas: 10 years(Varies by state)

The Engineer of Record carries warranty liability through E&O insurance, ensuring every project meets all structural and legal requirements.

None. Any roofing system that can be applied to wood trusses can also be applied to steel trusses. The only consideration is roof load — particularly if solar panels will be installed, which is a factor in both wood and steel systems. 

No, you can hire your own sub-contractor and we will train and certify them for your 1st installation.

No, but no more than two floors without wall sheathing. 

Every State!

Titan HD slab screw, or Hilti Epoxy Anchors.

Yes.

No. There is no difference in strength between recycled and new-melt steel. Both must meet identical production and performance standards. Our supplier, Nucor, is a $160B global leader with unmatched quality control in steel manufacturing. 

All major insurers recognize and support steel framing.

We’re backed by Marsh McLennan, the largest insurer in the world, due to our proven project success and material reliability — including our use of recycled steel.

Recycled steel is encouraged by both private and federal initiatives, with the U.S. government aiming to transition all federal housing projects to recycled steel within 2–5 years.

This makes steel not just compliant, but a major advantage for builders. 

Yes, and our process is designed for clarity and transparency:

1. The Senior Relationship Manager (SRM) reviews the Junior Relationship Manager’s (JRM) request for a steel estimate.
   
   

2. We provide a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) — approximately 95% accurate.
   
   

3. Once the builder decides to move forward, they place a 10% Design Deposit to begin full design and engineering.
   
   

After design completion, the builder pays the remaining 90% for production and shipping.

We recommend starting the design process 6–12 weeks before breaking ground.

From Design Deposit to shipment, the process typically takes:

• 4 weeks for rush projects

• 6 weeks for standard timelines

This ensures ample time for engineering, fabrication, and shipping coordination.

Steel framing is transforming construction just like Tesla disrupted the auto industry. Homes can now be printed using roll-forming machines that create precision-engineered steel structures — no wood, no waste, no delays. It’s faster, stronger, and 30–40% cheaper to build.

Yes. Since 2018, cold-formed steel framing has been officially included in the International Building Code, fully certified for hurricane and seismic zones — including Dade County, L.A. County, and all ICC and LABS regions. 

A 2,500 sq. ft. home can be printed in one day and erected in two days. What once took a crew weeks can now be done in 48 hours with near-zero waste.

Absolutely. When you factor in material precision, zero waste, lower insurance costs, and shorter build time, steel framing saves 30–40% compared to traditional lumber.

Every component is galvanized with G60 or G90 coating, meeting or exceeding U.S. code. These homes are built to outlast wood by decades.

Yes — the same technology is used in multifamily developments, hospitals, retail centers, and more. Steel is scalable from single-family homes to massive commercial builds.

Steel framing uses 100% recycled U.S. steel and eliminates wood waste — saving over 1 million trees every five years. It’s the future of sustainable, precision housing.

No. Any framer can transition within a day. The steel system is pre-cut and labeled, ready for rapid assembly with simple tools.

Every panel comes with pre-engineered holes and chases for mechanical systems, saving builders up to $6,000 per home in trade labor.