Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute - CFSEI

09/04/2026

Great technical sessions start with strong ideas and open discussion. Submit an abstract for the 2027 CFSEI Expo and help spark the conversations that advance cold-formed steel design and practice. Abstracts are due October 15. Learn more https://ow.ly/wMbi50ZH2Ob

09/03/2026

Registration is now open for the CFSEI 2027 Annual Expo! Join us May 24–26 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, at the historic Pfister Hotel for 3 days dedicated to advancing cold-formed steel design and construction. Register early to take advantage of the early bird discount at https://ow.ly/uzEz50ZH2N0

09/02/2026

This upcoming industry event may be of interest to CFSEI members and colleagues - the National Council of Structural Engineers Associations Structural Engineering Summit, Oct. 27–30 in San Francisco. The program includes technical education, professional development, networking, and lots of PDH opportunities. Also, SFIA will be exhibiting (booth 416). Learn more https://ow.ly/AJwA50ZH2LL

09/01/2026

CFSEI has updated its guidance on cold-formed steel truss-to-bearing connections. Tech Note F501-26 addresses connection design considerations, wind loads, design responsibility, and includes an example problem with a truss connection to a CFS stud wall. Free for CFESI Member! Download it https://ow.ly/6k9K50ZH2Lo

08/31/2026

The Steel Framing Industry Association has released a new UL-certified, industry-average Environmental Product Declaration for cold-formed steel framing, based on production data from 12 CFS manufacturers. Download the updated EPD at https://ow.ly/SXUC50ZH2L0

The UL-certified EPD for cold-formed steel (CFS) Framing from the Steel Framing Industry Association (SFIA) provides industry-average environmental impact data based on production data from 12 cold-formed steel framing manufacturers.

08/30/2026

Rutter's No. 82 in Altoona, Pennsylvania, challenged engineers to accommodate vertical movement while transferring shear through non-bearing cold-formed steel walls. Excel Engineering received a 2026 CFSEI Creative Detail Award for developing a CFS solution that maintained a clear shear load path. Get the details https://ow.ly/56x150ZH2JV

08/29/2026

CFSEI membership goes further when you share it. Refer 3 professionals who join CFSEI and receive your next year of membership free—and each new member gets their first webinar free. Refer a student member and earn a free webinar of your choice. Learn more https://ow.ly/OKvB50ZFEHR

08/28/2026

Great engineering knowledge is worth passing on! Mentor a student in the 2027 CFSEI Student Competition and share your practical cold-formed steel design experience with emerging engineers. Applications are due October 2 - learn more https://ow.ly/ZzRb50ZFEAq

08/27/2026

Your work could help move cold-formed steel design forward. Submit an abstract for the 2027 CFSEI Expo and share technical knowledge, research, or emerging solutions with fellow engineers. Abstracts are due October 15. Learn more https://ow.ly/5rqr50ZFEx1

08/26/2026

How would you design a structure for snow, ice, wind - and transport on a trailer? The 2027 CFSEI Student Competition asks university teams to develop a cold-formed steel ice shanty for Wisconsin’s winter environment. Explore the challenge and submit your Intent to Participate by Nov. 1. Learn more https://ow.ly/W65X50ZFEpt