The STEELDoing It Right seminar is organized by the Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry and the Steel Framing Alliance. The seminar brings comprehensive education and training to those currently working in the steel framing industry and to those looking to expand their business. The content is based on industry accepted standards and best practices. The seminar covers the essential knowledge and techniques for the correct installation of cold-formed steel (CFS), as well as codes and standards effecting CFS; structural (load-bearing) wall assemblies; wind bearing and curtain wall framing; interior systems; roof assemblies; estimating; project management... and more.

Each seminar participant will receive a certificate of attendance; attending engineers are eligible for 16 Professional Development hours.

Seminar Instructors

The STEELDoing It Right seminar instructors are industry experts with backgrounds in steel and engineering. The seminar is well-structured and honed to two full days of class time. Instructors interact with attendees by using real-life scenarios while tabletop exhibits further illustrate the products and installations being discussed. There are also slides, video clips, and graphic animation to portray the range of material.

Summary of Content

This two-day (8 a.m. - 5 p.m.) seminar was formulated by experts from the Steel Framing Alliance, an organization at the forefront of the latest technological advances for building with cold-formed steel, and AWCI and its member experts. The seminar is designed to help improve cold-formed steel (formerly known as light-gauge steel) knowledge and avoid errors. Overall, the seminar provides a comprehensive understanding of the construction methods and contractors' issues concerning cold-formed steel. Seminar content is based on industry accepted standards and best practices.

	Topics Covered
	Structural, load-bearing wall assemblies
	Interior systems
	Roof and floor assemblies
	Fastening requirements
	Panelization
	Estimating considerations and concerns
	Wind bearing and curtain wall framing
	Project management
	Quality control
	You'll Take with You
	A handbook with major instruction points that also serves as a reference resource or as a training guide for fellow employees.
	Code of Standard Practice for the CFS industry
	What's Included
	Classroom Instruction presented by experts
	Continental breakfasts and refreshment breaks
	Seminar Benefits
	Competitive Advantage
	Increased Production
	Better Estimating
	Better Project Management
	Better Quality Control
	Comments from recent attendees:
	"I enjoyed the class very much and feel I have bettered myself as a super." Peoria, IL "The estimating part is exactly what I was looking for!" Miami, FL "This is the information that all commercial carpenters and contractors need." Wentzville, MO. "Good information on engineering for cold-formed framing. Some very useful information on general construction." Angie, LA "I have gained a better understanding of why certain structural assemblies are specified and necessary." Evansville, IN "Very good information in laymen's terms. Kept me involved mentally!" St. Louis, MO. "I learned a lot of things that I didn't know, so I am very thankful for this seminar." Alexandria, VA "Brings to light many things that do and don't go on in the field." Peoria, IL
	Registration:
	Click here to register for April 7-8, 2010 Seminar
	Cancellation Policy:
	Fee is refundable, less a $50 processing charge, if written request is received 21 days prior to seminar. Fax to (703) 534-8307. There is no refund for no shows.
	Questions:
	Contact Linda Gentry Tel: 703.538.1613 Fax: 703.534.8307 E-mail: gentry@awci.org