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ClarkDietrich® Announces Acquisition of Oklahoma-Based Studs Unlimited
West Chester, Ohio – ClarkDietrich, North America’s largest manufacturer of cold-formed steel framing products, announced today the acquisition of Studs Unlimited, effective Oct. 1.Studs Unlimited operates out of a single location in Oklahoma City…
Residential Builders Find Success with Steel Framing
While wood has long dominated the residential framing market, many builders are beginning to find that cold-formed steel framing is a resilient and easy-to-work-with alternative in this space as well. Steel framing members are lightweight, easy to…
New EPD Optimization Report From ClarkDietrich is ‘Game-Changer’ For Teams Seeking LEED v4.1 Certification
West Chester, Ohio – ClarkDietrich, the largest manufacturer of cold-formed steel framing products in North America, has published an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) Optimization Report for its low embodied carbon (LEC) cold-formed…
New EPD Optimization Report From ClarkDietrich Contributes to Additional Point Under LEED V4.1
Our new Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) Optimization Report for ClarkDietrich low embodied carbon (LEC) cold-formed steel products offers significant advantages for architects and builders seeking LEED v4.1 certification. With this EPD…
New ClarkDietrich ProChannel Ci™ Cladding Support with Grip-Deck TubeSeal Technology Addresses Air, Moisture Intrusion
West Chester, Ohio – ClarkDietrich, the largest manufacturer of cold-formed steel framing products in North America, has introduced ProChannel Ci™ Cladding Support with Grip-Deck TubeSeal Technology. The new cladding support system is designed for…
ClarkDietrich Demonstrates Progress Toward Sustainability Goals
Last year, we took a huge step forward in our commitment to sustainability by publishing our first annual Corporate Sustainability Report, pledging to move beyond promises and into tangible action, guided by our triple bottom line of sustainability…
New MEP Gusset Plate from ClarkDietrich Gives Framing Contractors Greater Confidence in Stud Repairs
West Chester, Ohio – ClarkDietrich, the largest manufacturer of cold-formed steel framing products in North America, is giving framing contractors a tested and proven solution for quickly repairing steel framing members with oversized mechanical,…
ClarkDietrich Adds BlazeFrame® Tape to Line of Firestopping Products
West Chester, Ohio – ClarkDietrich, the largest manufacturer of cold-formed steel framing products in North America, is giving framing contractors greater flexibility in leveraging the firestopping power of its BlazeFrame family of products with the…
The Great Balancing Act: How Diverse Supply Chains Can Support Sustainability
Sustainability is not a one-size-fits-all approach, nor is it a one-and-done quick fix. It requires continuous innovation, a relentless focus on resource efficiency, and a fundamental shift in mindset. This goes beyond simple certifications—it’s…
ClarkDietrich Launches Line of Low Embodied Carbon Steel Framing Products
West Chester, Ohio – ClarkDietrich, the largest manufacturer of cold-formed steel framing products in North America, is introducing a new line of low embodied carbon (LEC) steel framing products, giving architects and engineers greater freedom in…
ClarkDietrich Announces Retirement of Jim Collins
West Chester, Ohio – ClarkDietrich, the construction industry’s largest manufacturer of cold-formed steel framing products, today announced the impending retirement of its president and CEO Jim Collins. Collins, who has been at the helm of…
A Grand Undertaking: Rich Geishart of Superior Drywall Talks Scope, Success on ClarkDietrich’s SFIA Award-Winning Grand Junction High School Project
Located in Grand Junction, Colorado, the Grand Junction High School project, which recently won a 2023 Industry Project Award from the Steel Framing Industry Association (SFIA), was a massive undertaking, featuring over 150 tons of cold-formed steel…
ClarkDietrich Ready to Highlight Breadth of Products and Expertise at BUILD24
The ClarkDietrich team is headed to the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin resort in Florida for the BUILD24 Convention and Expo March 24-27, where we will give wall and ceiling contractors a look at the full spectrum of our time- and money-saving…
It's Time To Review Your Architectural Specs
Be honest—when was the last time you reviewed and updated your steel framing architectural specification documents? It’s all too common for specifiers and architects to rely on old masters, which could be exposing their teams to potential trouble…
Five Reasons You Should Consider Paper-Faced Corner Bead For Your Next Drywall Job
For drywall finishers, finding innovative ways to maximize quality craftsmanship while staying efficient with your time is a daily struggle. With several advantages over traditional metal corner bead, ClarkDietrich Paper-Faced Corner Bead is a game-…
On Point With Lydia Crowder, AKA Drywall Shorty
With nearly 1 million followers across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, Lydia Crowder—known to her followers as Drywall Shorty—is one of the leading voices in the world of drywall finishing. As part of our On Point series, which features…
Veterans Reflect On Their Experience At ClarkDietrich, A Longtime Military Friendly® Employer
ClarkDietrich has long viewed military service as experience to be celebrated. We’re proud of our record as a Military Friendly® Employer, but we’re even more proud of our employees who have served our nation. For everything they’ve done for us—…
Building Bright Futures: Celebrating Careers in Construction Month
October is Careers in Construction Month, an annual event that serves as a platform to highlight the diverse and dynamic world of construction and the professionals who shape our skylines. In a bid to inspire the next generation of construction…
Building Resilience: Why Cold-Formed Steel Framing Tops Lumber in Fire Safety
Resilient building design has become a paramount consideration in modern construction. As the frequency and intensity of natural disasters, including fires, continue to rise, it is crucial to employ materials that can withstand these challenges.…
How Lath Impacts Stucco Embedment
When designing an exterior plaster system, often the focus is on colors, textures, and finishes. While these aesthetic features can be created with hard-coat plaster, they don’t address the cladding system’s ability to prevent water intrusion and…