Advantages of Cold-Formed Steel Construction: FAQs

It’s easy! First, send us a set of drawings/plans for any project in CAD or .dwg format or contact our design team to start a conversation. We will review your plans to convert them with our FRAMECAD® software and provide a cost proposal.

It is best to bring us in early in the process to work directly with your architect and engineer. Our system can improve every phase of the CFS framing process, even if it was not designed in FRAMECAD originally. The more information about your project design that we can get up front, the faster and easier installation will be. If we are able to meet early on with electricians, plumbers and mechanical subcontractors, we can ensure that as much work as possible is done in the manufacturing and assembly stage instead of on the job site. In addition, if the project is beyond the conceptual or design phase, we would greatly appreciate you place us in the list of bidders (info@Network-Framing.com).

Our FRAMECAD® software works directly from the architect's drawings, so they need to be accurate. In order to provide the best possible quote and have your project benefit from all of our product advantages, the architect should provide a full architectural set of drawings. These should include electrical, mechanical, plumbing, aside from your standard interior details.

We can work directly from CAD or Revit files and integrate into BIM workflows. Our team uses software to ensure design accuracy and speed, and we’re happy to collaborate with your design team at any stage.

We provide guidance on wall assemblies, load-bearing configurations, and detailing for CFS. By collaborating early, we help architects reduce RFIs and ensure the design aligns with construction efficiency goals. Visit our architects page to learn more.