CFS Floors

WEBINAR ON STRUCTURAL FLOOR SYSTEMS FOR COLD-FORMED STEEL STRUCTURES

October 29, 2026 | 3:00 p.m. Eastern

Presenter: Francois Dutil, P.E., Bailey Metal Products Ltd

Presentation Outline

This webinar will provide a comprehensive review of structural floor systems available for cold-formed steel construction, including 2- and 3-inch deck, dovetail deck, deep deck, cold-formed steel trusses, C-joists, joists with service openings, Steel Joist Institute joist and deck systems, composite joists, and precast plank.

Each system will be examined using 3D renderings and section details, with discussion of design attributes, load capacities, span ranges for various applications, deflection criteria, vibration performance, installation requirements, and fire ratings.

The webinar will also explore the advantages and limitations of each system to better understand how to select and specify appropriate floor systems for different project conditions.

Learning Objectives

  • Identify and differentiate the primary structural floor systems available for cold-formed steel construction and their appropriate applications.
  • Evaluate floor system performance using load capacities, span ranges, deflection criteria, and vibration requirements.
  • Assess fire ratings and installation requirements that influence the safety and performance of structural floor systems.
  • Compare the advantages and limitations of different floor systems to select appropriate solutions based on structural, performance, and project requirements.

Earn 1.5 PDHsWebinar Materials

The day before the webinar, participants will have access to electronic versions of the following:
  • Presenter’s notes
  • Evaluation Form
  • Attendance Form
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Who Should Attend?

This webinar is for architects, engineers, building officials and contractors.

Format

Web-based seminar using "Go To Meeting" technology.

Duration

1+ hour of lecture, followed by discussion and questions. (1.5 hours total).

Cost

Registration Type Member Price Non-Member Price
Individual Registration (1 Participant Only)   $50.00   $75.00
Site Registration (More than 1 Participants) $125.00 $200.00
Student Members    Free     N/A

 

Presenter

Francois DutilFrancois Dutil, P.E.
Bailey Metal Products Ltd

Francois Dutil, PE is the Director of COMSLAB & LSF at Bailey Metal Products Ltd. He is responsible for the introduction of the COMSLAB® floor system to the US market. Francois, a registered Professional Engineer, has 30 years of experience with companies like Hambro, Canam Steel and now Bailey with focus in product development, business development, estimation, engineering and fabrication of steel components for the construction industry.