Designing for Cold-Formed Steel Manufacturing and Assembly

Earn 1 PDH / 1 LU|HSW

With the growing momentum behind pre-manufacturing, pre-fabrication, DfMA (Design for Manufacture and Assembly), industrialized construction, and off-site construction, we find ourselves at the crossroads of a true revolution in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC). Over the past eight-plus years, Martin/Martin has embraced this transformation, learning to adapt mentally, physically, and strategically.

With cold-formed steel being well suited for pre-fabrication, this presentation will unravel the nuanced differences between these concepts—how they’re shaping processes, redefining productivity, and challenging traditional paradigms.

This presentation will share lessons learned from being deeply immersed in the AEC industrial revolution. From overcoming obstacles to celebrating successes, it’s a narrative shaped by innovation, collaboration, and continuous growth.

Learning Objectives

• Understand strategies and techniques that optimize both the design phase and the integration of manufacturing and fabrication, emphasizing efficiency, quality, and innovation.
• Understand benefits and challenges with Design Assist and DfMA.
• Understand lessons learned with pre-fabrication and ways to plan for them.
• Understand drivers for pre-fabrication and pre-manufacturing.

Grant Doherty
Martin/Martin Inc.

Grant Doherty is a Senior Project Engineer at Martin/Martin Consulting Engineers, where he has been a key contributor since 2011. With over 15 years of experience in structural engineering, Grant specializes in fabrication detailing, including structural steel, rebar, and cold-formed steel (CFS) systems. Over the past eight years, Grant has focused extensively on cold-formed steel engineering, designing and overseeing pre-fabrication detailing for a wide range of projects—from exterior framing to complex load-bearing structures. His portfolio includes more than two dozen prefabricated projects, most notably the CFSEI 2023 Award-winning Penn State University Lasch Building. Grant is known for his precision, innovation, and collaborative approach, helping contractors and prefabricators streamline construction through integrated detailing and engineering solutions.

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