Architecture & DesignGreen Building with Steel – Part 3: Light Gauge Metal Components for Framing

Green Building with Steel – Part 3: Light Gauge Metal Components for Framing

SKU: RV-10220
Duration: 2.00 Hrs

The use of steel as a primary structural building material is rapidly becoming mainstream in “Green” Building. It is inherently recyclabe and easy to assemble. You can become an expert very quickly.

This interactive online course will teach you to use steel in “green” building. You’ll learn about structural and non-structural steel walls, steel wall components, details of assembly, steel flooring systems, and fasteners.

This is the third course in the Green Building With Steel series. Additional courses are:

  • Material Attributes, Applications, and LEED Ratings
  • Guidelines for Builders, Trades and Inspectors
  • Framing With Steel Studs
  • Insulation and Waterproofing
  • Erecting an Engineered Steel House
  • Commercial Applications
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Course Details

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, you will be able to:

  • List the benefits of Light Gauge Steel framing
  • Recognize typical cold-formed steel sections for framing
  • Define common steel framing terms
  • Name the basic steel framing components
  • Explain how to build an interior non-structural wall
  • Describe proper steel construction methods and details of assembly
  • Identify the proper screws and fasteners for steel framing

Specs

Course Level Intermediate
Languages English
Compatibility MobileReady

Andrew Manzini

Author

Andrew Manzini is Vice President, National Green Building, Inc. He is also a Florida Certified General Contractor, NAHB Certified Green Professional, and NAHB National Green Building Standard Verifier. Andy's previous experience includes executive positions at Architect/Engineering firms in the fossil and nuclear power industry. He is also a management consultant, instructional designer and published author of three management books and dozens of articles. His education includes a BA and MA from Boston University and post-graduate work at Columbia University and the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Management. He is skilled in improving productivity, achieving significant operational improvement through effective teamwork, planning and management.

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