Cold-formed steel, commonly known as CFS, is an established construction method that uses lightweight steel sections formed at room temperature to create structural and framing components.
Doma Development is expanding its construction capabilities around CFS prefabrication, bringing together design, fabrication and installation as part of the wider construction process.
For builders, developers and construction partners, the value is not simply in manufacturing components away from the job site. It is in planning those components around the project so that what is designed, fabricated and delivered can be properly integrated into the construction process.
A successful CFS project starts well before fabrication.
Doma works through the requirements of the project and the intended application of the framing system. Once the design and specifications are established, the components can be prepared for fabrication and subsequently brought to site for installation.
This creates a more connected process between design, fabrication and construction.
Understanding the project requirements and developing the CFS framing approach around the application.
Manufacturing cold-formed steel framing components to the required specifications in a controlled fabrication environment.
Planning the movement of fabricated components to the construction site around the project schedule and site requirements.
Installing the CFS components on site and coordinating them with the wider construction work.
Cold-formed steel provides an alternative to traditional wood framing for a range of construction applications.
Because the framing components can be designed and fabricated before arriving on site, CFS can also support a more coordinated approach to construction. The benefits of using CFS will depend on the type of project, design requirements and how the system is integrated into the overall build.
For Doma, the focus is on using the method where it makes practical sense and managing the connection between prefabrication and construction.
Prefabrication only becomes useful when it works with the rest of the project.
Site conditions, foundation requirements, transportation, sequencing, installation and other trades all need to be considered. Doma brings its construction experience into this process so CFS components are not treated as an isolated product, but as part of the overall build.
Whether you are a developer, builder, contractor or construction partner exploring CFS construction, Doma can work with you to understand the project and determine where cold-formed steel prefabrication can fit.
Whether you are developing a commercial space, planning a restaurant or QSR, looking at a healthcare or retail project, building or renovating a home, or exploring prefabricated construction, Doma Development would like to understand the opportunity.
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