Steel‑IQ provides factory‑engineered cold‑formed steel framing systems that replace traditional timber structures in residential, commercial and industrial construction. The CNC‑cut panels include pre‑routed utility channels, fire‑rating and termite resistance, and are delivered for rapid bolted assembly, cutting labor, schedule and waste while integrating with BIM workflows.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Construction projects often rely on on‑site timber framing, which introduces variability, high labor costs, waste, and susceptibility to fire and termite damage. Coordinating utilities within conventional frames adds further schedule risk and material inefficiency. These challenges limit speed, sustainability, and cost predictability for builders and developers.
Solution
Steel‑IQ delivers factory‑engineered cold‑formed steel (CFS) framing systems that replace traditional wood structures across residential, commercial, and industrial builds. Each frame is precision‑cut in a controlled environment and incorporates pre‑planned channels for ducts, plumbing, and electrical runs, eliminating on‑site utility routing. The steel components are fire‑proof, termite‑resistant, and maintain dimensional stability, ensuring consistent structural performance throughout the building’s lifecycle. By shipping fully fabricated panels to the job site, Steel‑IQ reduces on‑site labor, accelerates erection schedules, and minimizes material waste. The system integrates with BIM workflows, allowing architects and engineers to validate designs digitally before fabrication. Overall, the solution provides a faster, more sustainable, and higher‑quality construction method while lowering total project cost.
Target Audience
Primary customers are developers, general contractors, and architects undertaking residential, multifamily, retail, office, industrial, and institutional projects that require fast, code‑compliant, and sustainable structural solutions.
Features
- Cold‑formed steel panels precision‑cut with CNC machines for tolerances within ±1 mm
- Integrated utility corridors (HVAC, plumbing, electrical) pre‑routed in the framing layout
- Fire‑rating up to 2 hours and inherent termite resistance, meeting ASTM and IBC standards
- Lightweight high‑strength sections that reduce foundation loads and simplify crane handling
- BIM‑compatible digital models that sync design changes directly to the fabrication line
- Rapid on‑site assembly using bolted or clip‑connected joints, cutting erection time by up to 30 %
- 100 % recyclable steel with zero‑off‑cut waste, supporting LEED and other green‑building credits