Lightweight steel framing, prefabrication and BIM

EBS Global uses digital design to coordinate lightweight steel framing with factory production.

Lightweight steel framing

Lightweight steel components are engineered before production and delivered ready to install. The systems are used in houses and multi-storey commercial buildings. Manufacturing to planned dimensions can reduce material waste.

Steel is non-combustible and is not damaged by pests. Seismic performance depends on how the framing and its connections are designed.

Factory production and digital design

Prefabrication makes components in a factory, where production conditions and quality checks can be controlled. At EBS Global, steel wall systems are made to the project specifications before delivery to site.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) gives architects, engineers and contractors a shared 3D model. EBS Global uses BIM alongside prefabrication to coordinate design, quantities and scheduling.

Design considerations

• Loads. The frame is designed for the building's structural requirements and local conditions.
• Layout. Frame dimensions can be adapted to the architectural design.
• Material use. Steel can be recycled, and factory production can reduce waste.

Weather and energy performance

The systems are designed for the project's conditions, including snow and wind loads. Insulation within the wall assembly contributes to the building's energy performance.

Coordinating the work

The design team, contractors and manufacturer need to coordinate the drawings and installation requirements. Energy codes also shape the choice of materials and building assemblies.