BuildSteel releases e-book on cold-formed steel trusses

Washington, D.C. — BuildSteel, a partnership of steel and construction industry organizations, announced the release of “Cold-Formed Steel Trusses: Design, Performance, and Advantages,” a complimentary e-book to help building owners, architects, contractors and engineers better understand how cold-formed steel (CFS) truss systems can help them in their next project.

“Cold-formed steel trusses are among the most efficient systems for use in non-residential and multi-family construction,” said Dan Snyder, director of BuildSteel. “In a competitive marketplace, CFS trusses provide a cost-effective option to help differentiate projects, deliver value and meet project goals.”

Within the e-book, building professionals will learn:

• Why multi-family and mid-rise projects benefit from CFS trusses
• How CFS trusses help solve complex challenges and support design flexibility
• How CFS truss systems deliver on performance and lifecycle savings

“Cold-Formed Steel Trusses: Design, Performance, and Advantages” can be downloaded at https://www.buildsteel.org/ebook-cold-formed-steel-trusses-design-performance-and-advantages.