TSN Value Engineering

The Steel Network redefines value engineering opportunities when framing with Cold-Formed Steel (CFS) systems.  CFS is proven to reduce overall costs and accelerate construction schedules, while meeting building code requirements.

What does TSN’s Value Engineering Service Provide?

Partnership:  TSN will partner with the project team to recommend the best solutions to fit project conditions.  Our services apply at any point in the project; from the Architect, Engineer of Record, General Contractor, Sub-Contractor, Specialty Engineer (Shop Drawer), to the Distributor.  Each member of the team can partner with TSN to determine the best course of action for the project.  

Budgeting/Cost Certainty:  TSN’s expertise may enable over-budgeted projects to meet budget, and may also provide substantial savings to projects already within a posted budget. TSN’s VE services have provided significant savings in the wall system as well as in the secondary systems, such as foundations. 

Flexibility:  The project design team is empowered to determine the best foundation, floor, and roof systems for the project.

Scheduling:  TSN’s VE services often result in accelerated construction schedules which, in turn, save resources.

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TSN’s Value Engineering Results:

  • Lower overall project costs
  • Material cost savings in the wall system
  • Reduced foundation requirements and cost
  • Accelerated construction schedules
  • Fewer subcontractors on the job
  • Satisfied Developers, Contractors, Structural Engineers and Architects

 TSN’s value engineering consulting services are available at no charge to the project team and include the following:

  • Plan Reviews
  • Engineered Solutions
  • Specification Reviews
  • Project Recommendations
  • Final Construction Documents Details
  • Referral to Experienced Shop Drawer
  • Blast Resistant Cold-Formed Steel Assembly Expertise
  • Extensive Experience with Progressive Collapse Requirements

Value of Steel Framing Products

 

TSN’s experience includes thousands of projects nationwide.  It is our goal to facilitate the most cost-effective approach to using CFS on your project.  

Connection Solution

  • TSN provides engineered connections for all applications of light steel framing.
  • Products are manufactured from 50ksi, mill-certified steel.
  • Guide holes are provided for fast and accurate connections.
  • VertiClip® is the only vertical deflection exterior clip series with an ICC-ES Report.
  • DriftClip® and DriftTrak® are ICC-Evaluated for both vertical deflection and lateral drift.
  • The StiffClip® series provide load tested solutions for rigid attachments.
  • TSN provides several effective choices for wall bridging, including BridgeClip®, BridgeBar®, and BuckleBridge®.

Members

  • SigmaStud® is the most advanced mid-rise construction method available.
  • SigmaStud® is 20-30% more economical than CMU.
  • Greater construction efficiencies are obtained using SigmaStud® vs. conventional light gauge construction / design.
  • JamStud® minimizes built-up materials at jambs and headers.

Lateral Bracing Systems (Shear Walls)

  • StiffWall® saves materials and labor versus conventional “cee” stud assemblies.
  • Boot connectors are available in multiple sizes to fit project conditions.
  • Simplified installation and inspection