 Background
and Acknowledgements
The objective of this project
is to gather state-of-the-art information to enable
builders and framers to better integrate steel-framed
wall panelization methods and processes into their
construction systems, designs and business models.
This stage of the project consists of a series
of case studies on builders and framers who are
successfully using panelized construction in concert
with coldformed steel. This report addresses a
case study conducted on the use of coldformed
steel panels in a production setting in Hawaii.
Residential steel framing has been used extensively
in Hawaii for at least the past ten years. Builders
in Hawaii face many of the same issues as those
in the gulf coast region of the United States,
especially in regard to termite infestation and
climate issues. Thus, the experience gained in
Hawaii is important to transfer to other locations
to minimize false starts and shorten the learning
curve of builders who are looking for sustainable
and efficient alternatives to current practices.
Observations and interviews were conducted with
personnel from Hunt Building
Company (Hunt) and Worthington Military Construction,
LLC (Worthington). The
builder, Hunt, is using steel panels fabricated
and installed by Worthington. The construction
site was observed for four consecutive days to
document sitespecific practices. We also visited
the fabrication facility to document their operations.
One-on-one interviews were conducted with management
representatives from both companies and with construction
site workers and subcontractors regarding their
impressions on working with steel in general and
steel panels specifically.
This case study and report were prepared by
Matt Hawkins and Mark Nowak of
Newport Partners LLC. We extend special thanks
to Stu Britt of Worthington
Military Construction LLC and Ralph Valentino
of Hunt Building Company for
their assistance throughout the project. Funding
for the project was provided
through a cooperative agreement between the Steel
Framing Alliance and the
U.S. Department of Housing and |
First
in series of CASE STUDIES examining the uses of
light gauge steel in the real construction world.
Features large religious structure with special
design implications. Woodstock Baptist Church in
Georgia with its complex design including main sanctuary,
300-ft dome, cupola, and 30-ft cross weighing over
50 tons, required expert designers, engineers and
a flexible, strong, light weight, and compatible
building material - light gauge steel. Bulk orders
available: $125 per 100 in all member categories.
Summarizes
the results from a time and motion study completed
in Valparaiso, Indiana, USA, where two identical
homes were built side-by-side, one framed with steel
and the other with dimensional lumber. Offers cost
for framing materials and labor. Summarizes costs
for 15 different trades including HVAC, plumbing
and electrical showing actual trade labor hours
and costs per square foot click here for pricing
and information 