Whatever the sector, the approach is the same: accurate fabrication, coordinated delivery, and framing systems that are built to perform.
Industries
We Serve.
VanderWal provides Cold Formed Steel (CFS) and Light Gauge Steel (LGS) framing systems across a wide range of construction sectors. Our experience spans multi-residential, commercial, institutional, rapid housing, and industrial projects — delivering precision-fabricated framing solutions tailored to the demands of each project type.
Sector Overview
Cold Formed Steel Across Every Sector.
Cold Formed Steel framing is well suited to a wide range of building types because of its combination of structural performance, non-combustibility, dimensional accuracy, and compatibility with modern construction methods.
VanderWal has applied CFS framing systems across multiple sectors for over 30 years. The sectors we work in most frequently each present distinct structural requirements, delivery timelines, and coordination demands — and our process is designed to address those differences from project review through to site sign-off.
Multi-Residential Construction
Cold Formed Steel is the framing system of choice for mid-rise and low-rise multi-residential construction across Canada. Its non-combustible properties simplify code compliance for buildings in the three-to-ten storey range, while its dimensional accuracy supports the consistent floor-to-floor geometry that multi-unit residential projects require.
CFS framing integrates well with the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems that run through a residential building, and its resistance to shrinkage and warping reduces the callbacks and finish issues that are common with wood framing over time.
VanderWal supplies wall panels, floor systems, truss systems, and complete structural framing packages for multi-residential projects, supporting developers and general contractors from early coordination through to delivery.
Commercial Construction
Commercial projects — including retail, office, and mixed-use developments — benefit from CFS framing’s ability to achieve long spans, accommodate open floor plate designs, and meet the non-combustibility requirements common in commercial building codes.
The flexibility of Cold Formed Steel framing allows it to be adapted to a wide range of commercial building configurations, from single-storey retail structures to multi-storey mixed-use developments with varied structural requirements across different levels of the building.
VanderWal works with commercial developers, general contractors, and structural engineers to supply framing systems that coordinate with the architectural and structural design of the project.
Institutional Construction
Institutional projects — including long-term care (LTC) and healthcare facilities, schools, recreation centres, and community buildings — typically carry strict requirements for fire resistance, structural durability, and long-term performance. Cold Formed Steel framing meets all three.
The non-combustible nature of CFS simplifies the code compliance process for institutional buildings, while its resistance to mold, moisture, and biological degradation supports the long service life expected of publicly funded infrastructure. CFS framing is also well-suited to the complex mechanical and electrical coordination demands common in institutional construction.
VanderWal has experience supporting institutional projects of varying scale, supplying framing systems that are fabricated to precise standards and delivered to coordinate with tight construction schedules.
Rapid Housing
Rapid housing programs — including federal and provincial initiatives across Canada — place a premium on speed of delivery without compromising structural quality or building code compliance. Cold Formed Steel framing, particularly in panelized form, is one of the most effective tools for meeting those demands.
Panelized CFS construction moves the majority of the structural framing work off site, compressing the on-site construction schedule significantly. Non-combustible framing meets the requirements for the multi-unit residential typologies common in rapid housing programs, and the consistent quality of factory fabrication supports the repeatability needed when delivering multiple units on a single schedule.
VanderWal has supported rapid housing projects across Canada, supplying panelized CFS framing systems that are designed for fast, accurate installation and compliant with Canadian building codes.
Industrial Construction
Industrial buildings — including warehouses, distribution centres, and light manufacturing facilities — often require framing systems that can accommodate large clear spans, heavy roof loads, and the coordination demands of industrial mechanical and process systems. Cold Formed Steel truss and framing systems are well-suited to these requirements.
CFS framing delivers the structural performance needed for industrial applications while offering the fabrication accuracy and delivery coordination that keeps complex industrial projects on schedule. Its non-combustible properties are also increasingly relevant for industrial facilities where fire risk management is a design and insurance consideration.
VanderWal supplies CFS truss and wall systems for industrial construction projects, working with structural engineers and general contractors to ensure the framing package meets the specific load and span requirements of the facility.
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