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Our Story
Dedicated to innovating, and reframing, how the world builds for over 35 years.
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Why Steel Framing
Known as cold-formed or light gauge, steel is a modern framing solution to build fast and built to last.
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Careers

Interested in joining a team that’s shaping the future of construction?

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Applications

Mid-rise Buildings
Our systems support a wide range of medium-rise applications, including residential apartments and commercial buildings.
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Modular Construction
Whether it’s offsite construction, volumetric builds, bathroom pods, tiny homes, or ADUs, our systems streamline your modular projects.
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Disaster Relief
Provide rapid construction capabilities directly to disaster-affected areas to quickly erect safe, durable structures.
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Residential Housing
From single-family homes to multi-unit developments and build-to-rent housing, our solutions provide the versatility you need.
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Interior Drywall Framing
Perfect for internal fit-outs, our solutions ensure precision and speed in drywall framing.
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Commercial Structures

For retail outlets, office buildings, quick-service restaurants (QSR), or mixed-use developments, we offer tailored systems to meet your needs.

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Facades and Curtain Walls

Our solutions combine stunning aesthetics with robust durability, making your project stand out and last.

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Products

Design & Engineering
Steel framing software, offering precise detailing, real-time engineering analysis, and easy tool integration.
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Production Management
Gain complete visibility and control of your operations with real-time data, quality control, and capacity management.
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Roll Forming Equipment
Whether single-profile or multi-profile, our machines offer you the versatility and world-class reputation you need to deliver your projects.
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Building Components
Your one-stop shop for everything you need: connectors, fasteners, and steel coils to get your projects rolling.
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FRAMECAD Nexa

The first end-to-end production management platform for steel framing.

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Blog
Get the latest insights and updates on steel framing, construction trends, and industry news.
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Case Studies
See steel framing in action with real-world examples from our customers. 
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eBooks
Access guides and in-depth resources on steel framing and its benefits for various construction projects.
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Watch informative videos, including product demos, educational content, and expert interviews.
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Looking for steel frames? FRAMECAD Connect partners are specialists in designing, manufacturing, and building with the FRAMECAD System.
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FRAMECAD Steelwise

Advanced Detailing, Engineering, and Manufacturing Preparation for light-gauge (LGS) steel and cold-formed steel (CFS) construction.
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Choose the Modules That Work for You

Steelwise offers the flexibility to license individual modules, ideal when providing different capabilities to different user types, only buying what you need.

Detail

$2,000/yr
Import 2D plans, lay out roofs, walls, and floors, and auto-create drawing sheets in minutes.
Import DXF
Import PDF
Draw plans
Draw roofs
Frame walls (basic)
Frame trusses (basic)
Frame floors (basic)

Engineer

$4,000/yr
Apply local codes and loads to get instant compliance checks and full frame-by-frame engineering reports.
Select building code
Modify load requirements
Modify engineering method
Analyze truss capacities
Frame walls (engineered)
Frame trusses (engineered)
Enter specific loads
Automatic placement of inter-panel connectors
View engineering reports
Steelwise Detail also Required

CAM

$2,600/yr
One click turns your model into machine-ready tooling and dispatches jobs to Nexa or the machine. 
Place explicit tooling operations
Auto-generate connection tooling
Manage machine configurations
Export manufacturing to Nexa
Export manufacturing to FRAMECAD machine file.
Steelwise Detail also Required

Import

$1,100/yr
Seamlessly exchange framing models with Revit, Strucsoft, and SolidWorks for coordinated BIM workflows.
Import 3D geometry
Export framing to Revit
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*Prices listed as annual subscription prices in USD; quarterly subscription options available
*Volume and multi-year discounts available

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I still buy FRAMECAD Structure? No. Steelwise does everything Structure and more.
Can I still buy FRAMECAD Detailer? No. The capabilities of Detailer and now merged with Steelwise.
Do I need Steelwise to import files to a FRAMECAD machine? Not necessarily. FRAMECAD Nexa can provide you with this same capability and offer you additional benefits.

How-to Videos

Practical tips and tricks about how to get the most from FRAMECAD Steelwise software.

Mullion option
Mullion Option

Discover how to use the Mullion Option in FRAMECAD Steelwise software in this how-to video.

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Exporting Production Files

Discover how to export files for production in FRAMECAD Steelwise software in this how-to video.

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Command Bar

Learn how to display the Command bar in FRAMECAD Steelwise software in this how-to video.

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Section and Elevation Line Command

Learn how to use the section and elevation line command in FRAMECAD Steelwise software in this how-to video.

Floor joist design
Floor Joist Design

Learn how to model an opening inside a floor joist layout using FRAMECAD Steelwise software in this how-to video.

Rake Panel
Rake Panels

See how easy it is to create Rake Panels in FRAMECAD Steelwise software in this how-to video.

Hip-end Corner Girder Jack Option
Hip-end Corner Girder Jack Option

Explore the Hip-end Corner Girder Jack option in FRAMECAD Steelwise software in this how-to video.

Detail Check Command
Detail Check Command

Learn how to use the Detail Check Command in FRAMECAD Steelwise software in this how-to video.

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Member Extend Command

Learn how to use the member extend command in FRAMECAD Steelwise software in this how-to video.

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Truss Direction Options

Explore the Truss Direction options for the Deep Axis LC System, in FRAMECAD Steelwise software, in this how-to video.

Bottom Chord Restraint Spacing
Bottom Chord Restraint Spacing

Learn how to use Bottom Chord Restraint Spacing in FRAMECAD Steelwise software in this how-to video.

Learn how to create Panel Stacks in this FRAMECAD Steelwise Software how-to video
Panel Stacks

Learn how to create Panel Stacks in FRAMECAD Steelwise software in this how-to video.

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Beam Feature

Learn how to use the Beam feature in FRAMECAD Steelwise software in this how-to video.

Learn how to use the Truss Spacing options in this FRAMECAD Steelwise Software how-to video
Truss Spacing Options

Learn how to use the Truss Spacing options in FRAMECAD Steelwise software in this how-to video.

Learn how to use the Hip-end Panel Jack option in this Framecad Steelwise Software how-to video
Hip-end Panel Jack

Learn how to use the Hip-end Panel Jack option in FRAMECAD Steelwise software in this how-to video.

Custom Entities in Framecad Steelwise Software how-to video
Custom Entities

Learn how to visualize the orientation and direction of the members in FRAMECAD Steelwise software in this how-to video.

Explore how to set up Eave options using FRAMECAD Steelwise software in this how-to video
Eave Options

Explore how to set up Eave options using FRAMECAD Steelwise software in this how-to video.

How-to Use Different Truss Orientations in Framecad Steelwise Software
Truss Orientations

Explore truss orientation settings in FRAMECAD Steelwise software in this how-to video.

Start Your 30-day Steelwise Trial

  • Drag-and-drop with precision — detailed panel sheets and connections, ready for production with zero guesswork.
  • Auto-analyze as you design — real-time structural checks ensure code compliance from the start.
  • Generate production-ready tooling and panel instructions automatically.
  • Optimize materials, reduce waste — value-engineer every frame for profitability.
  • Plug into your ecosystem — import from and export to common platforms with a familiar interface.

Try it free for 30 days and start detailing, engineering and manufacturing your steel framing today. 

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