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Claire GlynnJul 27, 2023 9:43:27 AM2 min read

CFS is Transforming US Residential Construction and Boosting Profits

Introduction

The US residential construction market is witnessing a growing trend towards steel framing as an alternative to traditional wood framing. With its numerous advantages such as durability and design flexibility, cold formed steel framing offers developers an opportunity to optimize both cost and margin.  

This article will explore how using CFS framing can improve cost control and increase margins in residential construction projects. 

Residential Construction

 

Design and Planning

The key to optimizing costs and margins begins with efficient design and planning. Developers collaborate closely with architects and structural engineers to create designs that leverage the strengths of steel framing. By minimizing waste, utilizing standardized components and optimizing material usage, developers can reduce costs significantly and enhance project margins.

Supply Chain Control

By integrating CFS into construction projects, the entire value chain is enhanced, delivering a range of benefits such as consistent supply, accelerated timelines and design flexibility. These advantages lead to a streamlined, efficient, and cost-effective construction process, benefiting all stakeholders. 

In contrast to wood, which is susceptible to variations and availability issues, steel coils offer a distinct advantage by ensuring uniformity and accessibility. The regulated and standardized production of steel allows for better supply chain planning and material availability control, effectively minimizing delays and ensuring construction projects adhere to their schedules. 

Moreover, steel's lightweight properties and impressive strength-to-weight ratio make it convenient to handle, store and transport in compact coils. This translates to a significantly reduced storage footprint when compared to wood. Furthermore, the lighter weight facilitates more efficient transportation, cutting down shipping costs and simplifying coordination complexities. Additionally, steel is naturally resistant to moisture, pests and decay this eliminates the need for special treatments during transit, simplifying the logistics process. With its stable, engineered properties and consistent attributes, cold formed steel ensures a high standard of finish, providing added value to construction projects.

Rapid Construction

The financial review of any property development emphasizes the importance of achieving an accelerated return on investment (ROI). When a property can be acquired and developed promptly the ROI becomes tangible sooner and the ability to meet immediate market demand becomes amplified. 

Offsite manufacturing of CFS panels can speed up the construction process by enabling concurrent activities like site preparation and foundation work while steel components are fabricated in a controlled factory environment. Its lightweight nature offers substantial advantages onsite, simplifying handling and reducing the reliance on heavy equipment. The efficiency and precision of steel framing accelerate construction both onsite and offsite, as it can be quickly installed and connected leading to rapid progress in construction tasks.

Reduction in Labor Costs

Efficiency in construction is crucial for cost control. CFS framing enables faster installation onsite compared to wood framing. The use of panelized steel framing requires fewer workers and lower-skilled labor as the inefficiencies are designed out upfront. 

Despite steel sometimes having a higher upfront material cost than wood, the offsite production and assembly of steel framing are significantly faster and more efficient. As a result, the project duration is shorter, leading to reduced overall construction costs and increased profit margins.

Conclusion

Steel framing presents an exciting opportunity for developers in the United States to optimize costs and margins in the residential construction market. By embracing efficient design and planning, leveraging material sourcing, procurement strategies and streamlining the construction process developers can unlock the full potential of cold formed steel framing. With its durability and design flexibility, CFS framing has the potential to revolutionize US residential construction offering developers a competitive edge while maximizing their bottom line. 

Discover more in our residential eBook


 

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Claire Glynn

Digital Marketing Manager, Claire enjoys the hands-on aspect of creating content and the variation her role offers. Her passion for content extends into her spare time, as she is writing a book about her experiences at sea.

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