EVOLVING WITH THE INDUSTRY
50+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN THE CFS MARKET
01 ABOUT US
STEEL EVOLUTION is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. Our dedicated team members have over fifty years of combined experience in the load-bearing cold-formed steel industry. We provide value-added packages for mid-rise structural framing systems by offering Design-Supply and Design-Build Assist options; this includes Hotels, Apartments, Condos, Senior Living, and Dormitory projects.
Cold-formed steel (CFS) framing has grown immensely over the past thirty years, it is now one of the best overall choices to construct a mid-rise building. Its strength-to-weight ratio, quality of the finished product, combined with a competitive price, makes cold-formed steel a great choice for today's ever-changing construction challenges. At Steel Evolution, we understand these challenges and partner with the client to provide a seamless building experience throughout the entire process.
02 FOUNDER'S JOURNEY
Joe Muha, the founder of Steel Evolution, started his career as a production line worker assembling CFS walls and trusses. He quickly rose through the ranks, holding positions such as Shop Foreman, Production Manager, and Project Estimator. As the CFS companies and opportunities evolved, he took on roles such as Territory Sales Manager, Director of Business Development, Vice President of Sales, and Executive Vice President/Part Owner of a multi-million dollar company. Just as CFS evolved, so has Joe, and our company continues to evolve into something even greater. Steel Evolution, with Joe at the helm, provides state of the art CFS services and professional guidance. We will assure that every client receives maximum attention, along with our expert knowledge to help make their mid-rise projects a complete success.
03 SERVICES
DESIGN-SUPPLY
Steel Evolution works with the construction team to offer the best CFS system available to perfectly match the desired structural intent. We value engineer the CFS design to save time and money during the build cycle. Steel Evolution provides a detailed cost estimate and project analysis to avoid surprises down the road. We handle the CFS engineering phase to provide structural elements for the construction documents. Steel Evolution also manages and coordinates the design of individual panel drawings and supervises the panelization process. We assure on-time delivery of as-needed panels, floor, and roof system components. Steel Evolution acts as the middle man to manage the process to assure the highest quality systems at the best price in the market today. We design, we supply, we evolve!
DESIGN-BUILD
Similar to the Design-Supply package, Steel Evolution works with the construction team to offer the best CFS system available to perfectly match the desired structural intent. We value engineer the CFS design to save time and money during the build cycle. Steel Evolution provides a detailed cost estimate and project analysis to avoid surprises down the road. We handle the CFS engineering phase to provide structural elements for the construction documents. Steel Evolution also manages and coordinates the design of individual panel drawings and supervises the panelization process. We assure on-time delivery of as-needed panels, floor, and roof system components. Steel Evolution offers top quality referrals to provide the manpower necessary to erect the CFS structure at the job site. A single crew of 10-12 men can erect 7,000-8,000 square feet of building per week based on site conditions. We push to keep the critical path moving forward to optimize time-saving and expert delivery. Steel Evolution acts as the middle man to assure the highest quality systems at the best price in the market today. We design, we supply, we build, we evolve!
PRE-FABRICATED WALL PANELS
If a project only requires pre-fabricated wall panels, Steel Evolution works with the project design team to design the panels at a great price. Our structural engineer calls out the gauges and the sizes of the wall studs and puts together a material list to procure our products from our valued CFS suppliers. The panels are then assembled in a safe and dry factory setting to avoid costly delays and guarantee quality. We schedule deliveries to the installing contractor and we drop our trailers to meet the needs of the construction schedule. Our experts are available for advice and consultation throughout the entire process to provide a great experience for all involved.
HIGH PREFORMANCE FLOOR SYSTEMS
As with the wall systems, Steel Evolution is involved from the onset to provide expert knowledge and assistance so your CFS project is a complete success. Steel Evolution assists the team by providing fire and sound data, such as UL numbers and sound information solutions for STC and IIC ratings. The floor layout drawings are coordinated and provided to assure the delivery of the products in a timely manner. We offer many different floor-system choices, including: iSPAN, Comslab, Mass Timber, C-Joist, Ecospan, Hambro, Vulcraft, Versa Deck, Bar Joists, and more. All systems have unique benefits and advantages to assist in making your project successful.
CFS CONSULTING SERVICES
PRE-FABRICATED ROOF SYSTEMS
Whether your project has a flat roof with parapets, or a pitched roof truss system, Steel Evolution offers a complete structural package. Flat roofs include the roof joists and metal decking, while pitched roofs come with the structural bracing and plywood sheathing. We handle the design and supply to top out your project.
Steel Evolution brings 30+ years of construction knowledge in the CFS industry to every project. We certainly don't mind lending a hand to answer any industry questions or to insure the best possible products at the best possible price.
04 PORTFOLIO
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