When constructing a building it’s no secret that lintels are required when constructing openings in the building’s envelope. These are generally used to span the opening for structural load-bearing purpose, but in some occasions can be used for aesthetic purposes too.

Steel Lintels are generally made from pre-galvanised steel which is cut and roll-formed into the required shape. Predominantly a light weight material; steel lintels/headers are easier to handle on site or alternatively, are easily prefabricated into the wall panels.

The World Steel Association have recently published a report titled the Comparative Study Of Light Steel Framing, Hotrolled Steel, Concrete And Timber Residential Solutions – Structural Performance. This report aims to provide unbiased information and resources to all stakeholders involved in the construction sector. It details the strong and weak points of various structural solutions using different structural materials within the scope of low-rise (up to 4 storeys) multi-storey residential buildings. This has been conducted to help developers and building owners to make informed choices when selecting the structural material for their buildings.

Detailing is an essential part of the construction process – but it can also be a time-consuming stage. Implementing a Cold Formed Steel (CFS) methodology & advanced detailing software that integrates with your production machines can greatly improve this process. So how is FRAMECAD Detailer assisting fast manufacturing of Cold Formed Steel – and who’s behind its innovations?

Cold formed steel. A faster, more accurate, flexible method of construction that’s perfect for projects of all sizes – especially when using the end-to-end FRAMECAD System. Sounds like an obvious choice when you put it that way.

However, we know that adjusting to new engineering software (and sometimes to a whole new method of construction) can be daunting – especially if you feel like you’re on your own. You need someone to rely on to provide exceptional training and inductions; someone you know is available to walk you through difficult projects and is always just a call away.

Cold formed steel construction and end-to-end systems like the FRAMECAD System are transforming the way that construction companies design, engineer, and build. So, who is helping drive that change – and how can you be prepared for the future of the construction industry?