Cold-Formed Steel Framing Industry – Acoustics Solutions and Fire Wall Design Innovations 
1 AIA LU|HSW Available

Speaker: Dan Jaeger, Project Lead and Architectural Sales Coordinator

Course Description: This course will provide an introduction to cold-formed metal framing, as well as technical training on innovative acoustics solutions for steel framed walls in schools, apartments, condos, hotels, and offices. This course also provides technical training on firewall design for shaftwall stud assemblies. 

Topics: Steel Framing - Acoustics and Shaftwall 

Learning Objective 1: The acoustical solutions within the presentation offer greater Sound Transmission Class (STC) ratings compared to traditional metal framing material. Higher STC ratings correlate to less sound transmission which contributes to a healthier acoustical environment for the individuals that will inhabit the building. 

Learning Objective 2: The reduced material and labor that can result from utilizing some of these innovative products will make the project scope much safer. The less amount/lighter products make the transporting and installing processes less of an opportunity for health hazards and injury. 

Learning Objective 3: The material saved/ labor reduced from these innovative solutions is a much more cost-effective option. This contributes to the welfare of the project owner, which is often times taxpayer's dollars, by saving a substantial amount of money. These acoustical and firewall solutions can reduce the amount of material in the job making a more sustainable alternative. 

Learning Objective 4: Cold Formed-Steel has a very long and interesting story of how we have come to the finish product we use today. Since the first use of cold-formed products in the mid 1800's, the industry gained ground in coordination with the gypsum wall board industry in the 1950's. The industry was standardized in the late 1900's and its history has morphed into what we know today. 

Dan Jaeger, Project Lead and Architectural Sales Coordinator

Dan Jaeger has worked for over 20 years in the steel framing manufacturing and sales fields. He currently pursues construction project leads for potential product distribution and sales. Dan works directly with design firms and contractors as an information resource for cold-formed steel framing and related accessories. He assists customers with many aspects of steel framing uses and applications. Dan also can provide technical information and answers to your important steel framing questions.