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Aegis Metal Framing, a division of MiTek® Industries, is pleased to announce the release of a digital version of the Aegis Technical Resource binder. This interactive resource is available for specifiers, architects, and engineer’s to include in their online or digital library.  The optimized digital binder is complete with information to assist the building team [...]

During the week of April 16, 2012,  Aegis Metal Framing exhibited at AWCI/ Intex,  the premier gathering of the cold formed metal framing contracting industry.   We were pleasantly surprised by both the attendance and the general level of optimism that appears to be developing within the industry. AWCI members are some of the largest drywall/metal [...]

For the fourth consecutive month the American Institute of Architects’ Architectural Billings Index (ABI) remained above the 50 point mark.  The February 2012 ABI reading of 51 continues to suggest improving demand for construction design services.   Additionally, the new projects inquiry index rose to 63.4, the highest level since 2007. For Aegis Metal Framing and [...]

Building Information Modeling or BIM has received extensive press over the past five years.  Although still an evolving process, the concept of  digitally exchanging  3-D models and information between the various memebers of the building team is clearly here to stay. The drive for BIM requires the right tools in the hands of the right users.  That [...]

If you would like to attend the AWCI INTEX show held in Charlotte, NC this year from April 18-19, 2012, you can register for a FREE VIP Pass courtesy of Aegis Metal Framing. Attendees must register by April 10, 2012 in order to take advantage of the complimentary VIP Pass, and must list Aegis Metal Framing [...]

Earlier this week the Amercian Institute of Architects reported that, for the third straight month, their Architectural Billings Index (ABI) exceed the 50 point barrier.  http://www.aia.org/press/releases/AIAB093178 Readings above 50 are generally indicative of increasing activity at the nation’s design firms.  Annecdotal evidence collected by Aegis’ field sales team also seems to support the notion that a [...]

Today, we will be sending out a survey to all our Aegis Fabricator Partners.  We are asking  you to help us identify opportunities on which we should  focus in 2012  for system/product improvement in the areas of fabrication and installation.  Our goal, as always, is continual improvement and enhancement of the “Ultra-Span experience” for you [...]

Citing higher raw material prices (especially scrap) and improved demand, US steel producers continued to announce price increases in December.  Nucor and Severstal NA lead the charge with matching $50/ton increases on sheet products, and all other mills quickly followed.  This is the third published price increase for flat roll since mid November 2011. Market [...]

Simple placement of the splice can have an impact on the final cost of a truss.  In this example the top chord is longer that available product. Designer places a splice in a location considering available material lengths.   However, by shifting the splice nearer to the left end, when the moment from the overhang causes [...]

Old school construction meets new building methods in Fort Thomas, Kentucky this fall as the Northern Kentucky Water Service District adds to its campus of facilities buildings.  Aegis Metal Framing Ultra-Span® cold-formed steel trusses were the product of choice for the latest building, a structure that will be capped with a live vegetative green roof.  [...]