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Featured: Steel Framing Connections Podcast
Featured: Steel Framing Connections Podcast Melissa Sheffy, Founder of Network Framing Solutions, joined Steel Framing Connections to talk about why steel outperforms wood on the projects that matter — precision-cut components, tighter tolerances, faster framing, and fewer callbacks after inspection. As Southern New England’s first and only roll former, NFS brings a level of field…
Read MoreNeighbor Rebuild Discount: 15% off through the end of July
Rebuilding After the Storm? Build It to Last. Neighbor Rebuild Discount: 15% off through the end of July If you’re in CT or anywhere else dealing with a damaged shed, deck, garage, or other structure after the recent storms, your first priority is likely to get everything repaired and back to normal. We understand. If you’re already…
Read MoreWhy Building with USA Sourced Steel Matters More Than Ever
Last year, we wrote about the growing case for prefabricated steel framing as lumber prices surged, and volatility became the norm. Since then, the conversation hasn’t gotten simpler, especially as steel, aluminum, and copper tariffs were again adjusted in April 2026 under Section 232. While the long-term goals of these tariffs aim to strengthen domestic manufacturing, the short-term…
Read MoreHealthy Homes Start with the Frame
Why Prefabricated Steel Framing Sets a New Standard for Safety, Durability, and Wellness For years, conversations around healthy homes have focused on what occupants can see and feel—air quality, moisture control, insulation performance, and energy efficiency. But increasingly, builders and homeowners alike are recognizing that true wellness starts much earlier in the process: with the…
Read MoreBreaking Barriers in Construction Leadership
In a new episode of the CBIA BizCast, Melissa Sheffy, Network Framing Solutions and Network Interiors president, joins longtime mentee and business partner Jacqueline Laramee, president of NDC Commercial Construction, to discuss mentorship, leadership, and the evolving role of women in the construction industry. Their conversation explores how a shared commitment to integrity, perseverance, and…
Read MoreMelissa Sheffy Named 2025 Champion of Change by the Construction Institute
Network Framing Solutions is proud to announce that President Melissa Sheffy has been named a 2025 Champion of Change by the Construction Institute at its annual Women Who Build Summit. Each year, the Construction Institute honors two industry professionals, one woman and one man, for their commitment to advancing inclusion, mentorship, and innovation across the…
Read MoreCold-Formed Steel for Residential Construction
As residential design evolves toward smarter, stronger, and more sustainable solutions, cold-formed steel (CFS) has become a preferred choice for builders and architects alike. Once reserved primarily for commercial projects, CFS is now transforming how homes, apartments, and living communities are built. At Network Framing Solutions (NFS), we provide prefabricated cold-formed steel framing that meets…
Read MorePrefabricated Cold-Formed Steel’s Accelerated Construction Enables On-Time Move-Ins for Quinnipiac Students
We at Network Framing Solutions are proud to lead in prefabricated cold-formed metal framing, delivering precision wall panels, floor joists, and roof trusses that reduce build times by up to 50%. Together with our sister company, Network Interiors, a leader in cold-formed metal framing installation and our certified installer, we recently completed the fabrication and…
Read MoreNetwork Framing Solutions Hosts the Association of Medical Facility Professionals (CT)
Network Framing Solutions is a leader in cold-formed metal framing, delivering precision wall panels, floor joists, and roof trusses that cut build times by up to 50%, minimize waste, and boost structural performance. Recently, we welcomed members of the newly formed Connecticut Chapter of the Association of Medical Facility Professionals (AMFP) for a night to…
Read MoreMeet Diversity Goals with NFS: A WBENC Certified Construction Supplier
Public and private construction projects increasingly require supplier diversity. From state-mandated targets to corporate ESG goals, working with certified small and minority-owned businesses isn’t just good practice, it’s often a contract requirement. At Network Framing Solutions (NFS), we are proud to be a WBENC-certified construction supplier and a women-owned cold-formed steel framing manufacturer that…
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