I have never understood how we as fire fighters continue to be killed in buildings constructed of light-weight steel trusses. These units also referred to as bar joists are utilized in lieu of wood ...

I’ve been doing a lot of work lately on the detailing side for residential builds, specifically comparing the long-term cost-to-performance ratio of engineered systems versus traditional stick framing ...

I’m sure you’ve driven across or seen large steel truss bridges that are made by combining any number of huge steel beams into right triangles that interconnect. When viewed from the side they look ...

Roof trusses cost an average of $285 per truss, but these costs can vary significantly depending on the size, type and material. In addition, you’ll need to hire an experienced roof contractor to ...

truss — A framework of triangulated forms in which all loads are carried by compression or tension in each member of the frame. It is time for the fire service to make peace with an old nemesis: the ...