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Steel Structure Roofing Design: Built for Snow, Wind, and the Future

By Juan Arboleda

If you’re building in Winter climates, your roofing system needs to earn its keep. Snow isn't just a seasonal decoration. It’s heavy. It lingers. It...

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Ductile Design of Steel Structures

By Juan Arboleda

When most people imagine a sturdy building, they might think of something that never budges. But the reality is surprisingly different; the safest buildings are...

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How We Design of Cold Formed Steel Structures

By Juan Arboleda

The construction industry has so many moving parts that it’s easy to miss some of the biggest changes. Materials, methods, and expectations—everything is evolving. And...

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Design of Beams in Steel Structures: The ILD Approach

By Juan Arboleda

Canada is facing an unprecedented housing shortage. According to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), an additional 3.5 million homes are needed by 2030—beyond...

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Light Gauge Steel Structure Design: Reimagining Construction, One Frame at a Time

By Juan Arboleda

Steel structure designs are having a moment, pushing the boundaries of what was once thought possible. Although they have long been in use, steel structural...

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Advantages of Using Light Gauge Steel Frame Construction

By Juan Arboleda

According to the latest figures from Statistics Canada, building construction price indexes, for both residential and commercial construction, increased by a national average of 4.2%...

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Understanding Light Steel Frame Construction Costs

By Juan Arboleda

In the construction world, managing costs while maintaining quality can feel like walking a tightrope, as residential and commercial construction costs have been rising steadily...

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What is Light Steel Frame Construction?

By Juan Arboleda

In Canada, building construction is a massive economic force. Vast sums of money are invested in residential and commercial construction every day; in fact, in...

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