Agenda
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Thursday, December 4, 2025
9:00 am – 11:0o am CST
Agenda:
Presented by Bruce Ward
- Steel vs. wood cost comparison
- Fastening techniques
- Advantages and disadvantages of cold-formed steel
- Tools and fasteners to use
- Thermal issues
- Certified and uncertified steel
- The best tools to use
- Standard detailing
- Floor joist systems
- Exterior wall framing
- Trusses
- Fascia
- Interior non-bearing steel stud
- Framing
- Electrical rough-in
- Wall cavity insultation
- Fastening techniques
Webinar Instructions
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Certificates of completion can be downloaded in PDF form upon passing a short quiz. A link to the quiz will be sent to each qualifying attendee immediately after the webinar. The certificate can be downloaded from the Results page of the quiz upon scoring 80% or higher.
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Credits
Engineers
2.0 PDHs
Architects
2.0 HSW CE Hours
AIA - American Institute of Architects
2.0 HSW LUs
ICC - International Code Council
0.2 CEUs (Building)
Continuing Education Information
This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 2.0 PDHs for professional engineers and 2.0 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects in all states that allow this learning method. Please refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.
HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida (Provider License No: CEA362), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, and New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00049300). HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York engineers and architects via its registration with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (Regulations of the Commissioner §68.14(i)(2) and §69.6(i)(2)). Other states do not preapprove continuing education providers or courses.
The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 2.0 HSW LUs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.
The International Code Council has approved this event for .2 CEUs in the specialty area of Building (Preferred Provider No. 1232).
Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).
*On-Demand Credits*
The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format is not pre-approved by any licensing boards and may not qualify for the same credits; please consult your licensing board(s) to ensure that a structured, asynchronous learning format is appropriate. The following pre-approvals may be available for the on-demand format upon request:
2.0 HSW LUs (AIA)
Speakers
Bruce Ward
Contractor in John Day, ORMr. Ward was introduced to steel stud framing in 1968 by Bill Knorr, a visionary of his time, who was his mentor. He worked weekends and summers through high school and he quickly learned the trade. Mr. Ward worked full-time in the trades and followed Mr. Knorr into the manufacturing of steel studs in 1973. During the next 12 years, he managed five stud plants, and he started building steel-framed houses. Mr. Ward has a commercial framing background, and he has a clear understanding of the manufacturing process, and this gave him the ability to process user-friendly detailing components and connectors that framers use to this day. In 1991 the Steel industry (AISI) made a push to get involved in the single-family steel home market and they were looking for someone who was building steel homes and they found Mr. Ward. AISI hired him to travel the United States to educate on how to build with steel. He was also hired by numerous large companies to train and oversee the construction of large multi-story load bearing buildings. Mr. Ward recently finished his latest house that is a totally non-combustible structure. He has built 150 single family steel homes in the last 50 years, including 5 steel homes in the very subdivision in which he lives in Eastern Oregon in the past 4 years.
AIA Info
AIA Provider Statement:
HalfMoon Education Inc. is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number J885. All registered AIA/CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider of learning program may be sent to AIA/CES (cesupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).
This learning program is registered with AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.
AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA/CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.
Course Title: An Introduction to Cold-Formed Steel Frame Design for Residential and Light Commercial Buildings
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This two-hour course introduces the fundamentals of cold-formed steel frame design for residential and light commercial buildings. Instruction covers cost comparisons with wood, fastening techniques, framing components, thermal considerations, detailing, and installation practices for walls, joists, trusses, and insulation systems.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1: Learners will be able to explain the advantages and disadvantages of cold-formed steel framing and compare the cost of steel and wood systems.
Learning Objective 2: Learners will be able to identify proper fastening techniques, tools, and detailing requirements for cold-formed steel construction.
Learning Objective 3: Learners will be able to evaluate structural applications of cold-formed steel, including floor joists, wall framing, trusses, and interior partitions.
Learning Objective 4: Learners will be able to analyze thermal performance, insulation methods, and material certification issues in cold-formed steel building systems.
LUs: 2.0
LU Type: LU|HSWs
Prerequisites: None
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 10/01/2028
Complaint Resolution Policy:
Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to fchapman@halfmoonseminars.org or by calling (715) 835-5900. A HalfMoon Education representative will respond within 72 hours to resolve the complaint, which will include, but not limited to, access to another CE activity at no or reduced cost or a full or partial refund. Each instance will be resolved on a case-by-case situation.