top of page

PROJETE SEU EDIFÍCIO LGSF CONOSCO

Obtenha o total  Projeto de estrutura de estrutura de aço de bitola leve feito a partir do melhor projeto de engenharia da Índia com consultoria de projeto estrutural - especialista em edifícios pré-projetados

WE DESIGN YOUR LIGHT GAUGE STEEL FRAMED BUILDING STRUCTURES

Tired of traditional construction limitations?
Embrace the future with Light Gauge Steel Framing (LGSF) design services from Craftertech Solutions. We offer a comprehensive suite of solutions, empowering you to build sustainable, cost-effective, and high-performance structures.

WHAT IS LGSF (Light Gauge Steel Frame)?
Other abbreviations: Light Gauge Steel (LGS) / Light Gauge Framing System (LGFS)

In the last decade, construction using light gauge steel, has become increasingly popular. Developed countries such as the USA, Australia, NZ, Canada, and the United Kingdom had already accepted this concept. This concept has also become popular in developing countries lately. Let’s understand what makes LGSF so unique.

In a light steel framework, the design is prepared and the structure is constructed off-site. Then assembling is done on-site for walls, bricks, and roof. The steel used is cold-formed (CFS) in this method. No heat is used. This produces a lightweight and high tensile strength steel sheets.

Craftertech Solutions' LGSF designing team provide an ample range of services that includes Design, Detailing, development, Management, and Interior solutions. The highlight of Craftertech Solutions' LGSF designing team is its affirmation with building norms and aesthetic finish to both the interiors and exteriors of the building. LGSF is an absolute design system for an array of structures.

Components of LGSF buildings

 
 

Wall panels – load bearing and non load bearing

Wall panel structures are made of Cold Formed Steel (CFS). These can be Galvanized or Color Coated. Depending on your environmental conditions, a variety of materials can be used with wall panels in an LGSF structure. A few of them are listed below.

Fiber Cement Sheet or Cement Particle Board

  • Reinforced concrete panels

  • Gypsum boards

  • Metal Insulated Panel

2

Wall connectors

Steel bolts, washers, nuts are used as connectors to hold the structure in place. It is used to connect the steel structure to the concrete foundation or to make  steel to steel connections. All the frames come with pre-drilled holes for attaching fasteners.

3

Exterior cladding

Polystyrene, fiber glass mesh and a layer of weatherproof base coat act as an external wall cladding. This provides a ready to paint surface.

4

Internal cladding

Gypsum board is usually used to cover the interiors of the building and also for ceiling cladding.

5

Internal cladding

Basalt (Rockwool), glasswool or polystyrene foam concrete slabs are usually used as insulation material. The properties of these materials make them excellent heat insulators, sound absorbers and resistant to fire. In addition these materials are highly resistant to moisture absorption.

6

Foundation for an LGSF building

Buildings using LGSF structure do not need a complex deep foundation. Since light gauge steel frame buildings are characterized by light weight, they can be easily erected on Strip or Shallow foundation. In the case of non uniform ground, LGSF buildings can be erected on pile foundation.

Advantages of LGSF Structures

 

Flexible Structure

LGSF is first manufactured from Cold Formed Steel (CFS) and then clad with dry sheeting on either side to form a load-bearing wall. Construction with steel follows the platform frame system of the house building. It is able to contour itself to any form and is able to clad and be insulated with an extensive array of materials.

It is easy to amend or alter this construction at any point. There is a great range of systems and products catering to this type of construction.

Every configuration that is constructed is backed by absolute design and scrutiny. All seismic, wind loads, dead loads and live loads are taken into account while designing.

  1. Absolute design is as per International and Indian standards.

  2.  Full back up of all drawings, counting, assembly, and erection.

  3. These structures are completely elastic and can be modified as per design.

Time Saver

Forget about house construction which takes 4-6 months. Construction of a house within 15 days is achievable with this new system. Certainly, this impacts the industry and pricing. LGSF Buildings are 100% tailor-made, aesthetic, sturdy and eco-friendly with intrinsic durability.

This state of art expertise results in quicker manufacturing and erection of buildings. It uses the mainstay force of high tensile steel, light gauge steel frame system allows for numerous applications in the commercial and residential sectors.

Growing Acceptance

Lately, LGSF’s low cost, potency, stability, design flexibility, adaptability, and recyclable nature make it all the more wanted and acceptable in the market for a mounting number of construction-related businesses. This new concept is being used in airport terminals, retail malls, metro stations, even residential houses.

Accuracy

LGSF constructions are tremendously accurate. Light Steel Frames permit a high degree of accuracy of building dimensions.  As LGSF is computer designed and rolled, the permissible tolerances are microscopic which ensures a wonderful building every time.

Hence, LGSF buildings are accurate and fast. LGSF can be categorized as a well-known construction technology based on relevant development and technology, mechanization of production progressions and high accuracy equipment facilitate fabrication of frame shape with up to 1 mm accuracy.

A merger of greater quality boosted energy and design elasticity, LGSF proves to be exceedingly accurate, indeed making it an enviable construction technology.

No Delays Due To Weather

LGSF has no drying out period in wet weather which results in no delays. This makes construction work faster. There are no chances of delay due to a labour shortage or shortage of material.

Green Construction

Light gauge steel framework is environment-friendly construction in the following ways:

It takes 68% less energy in building light gauge steel houses.

There is a reduction in waste due to the accuracy of LGSF as the framework is very accurate and prepared in advance.

  1. LGSF waste is 100% recyclable.

  2. LGSF method can use 25% of recycled steel in construction. You can use 8-9-year-old recycled steel in construction.

Protection From Natural Calamities

Light steel houses are light weighted and one of the biggest advantages using steel frame construction is protection against natural calamities such as an earthquake. Steel construction is non-flammable so it reduces loss due to fire.

Cost-Effectiveness

Steel is costly in beginning, but it gives lasting benefits. Steel prices are steady. There is no fear of insects. You can make modifications to your house later at a lower cost. LGSF is the long term investment for your house.

Our Light Gauge Steel Framing Shop Drawing Checklist

Every detailing package generated by Craftertech Solutions undergoes a multi-tier quality assurance check prior to release:

Verification of Profile Standards:

Matching web width, flange, lip, and gauge thickness to client machine tooling limits.

Load Path Continuity

Confirming force transfer down to foundations via hold-down anchors, shear walls, and straps.

Clash-Free MEP Routings

Pre-punched service hole alignment across aligned studs for plumbing and electrical runs.

Serviceability & Deflection Checks

Confirming floor joist and lintel spans conform to live load deflection limits ($L/360$ or $L/480$).

CNC File Verification

Running automated dry-run machine checks on .CSV / .NC1 files to guarantee tooling operation accuracy.

Specialist Framing & Outsource Solutions

Pre-Engineered Modular Steel Framing Detailing

 
 

We support offsite prefabricated construction yards by providing detailing for volumetric steel units, flat-pack units, container conversions, and commercial kiosks built for rapid crane assembly.

2

LGSF Modular Pod Framing Design

Engineering lightweight, rigid frame units for bathroom pods, kitchen cores, and temporary emergency medical units with zero tolerance for field alignment errors.

3

Clash Detection & Model Integration

  • LGSF IFC Model and Navisworks Clash Detection: We export standardized IFC models and conduct multi-disciplinary clash checks in Navisworks against structural hot-rolled steel, concrete foundations, and MEP ductwork/piping.

  • Outsourcing Steel Framing BIM Models: Providing global engineering teams with clean, lightweight, fully coordinated 3D structural framing models ready for digital twin integration.

WHY CRAFTERTECH SOLUTIONS?

Experience

We have well adapted technical experience to design varieties of steel structures using LGSF. We have our team that also can provide quick outputs with detailing of such structures and foundations.

Strong technical expertise

We have developed a strong expertise not only in the sector of steel structure designing, also for wall panel detailing, door window frame detailing, civil foundation, and other MEP solutions.

Bundling of total solutions

We provide our clients one stop solution for every kind of designing needs. Even with structural drawing we can provide our clients 3D visualization and experience so that our clients can understand design well.

Unique and simple solutions for unique problems

We are known for providing unique and simple solutions for any kind of complex problems or requirements the clients bring to us. From G to G+6 we have implemented a distinguishable design approach every time  we faced any challenges. 

Best practices 

In our design studio our designers and engineers maintain strict 'code of conducts' as per the country specific design standard. We also ensure to check different kinds of loads before handing over our design to the clients so that we, along with our client get assurance of structural safety of the building.  

Cost-Effectiveness

Our designs are optimized for material efficiency and construction speed, saving you time and money on your project.

Core Engineering Capabilities & Technical Services

 

Obtenha o total  Projeto de estrutura de estrutura de aço de bitola leve feito a partir do melhor projeto de engenharia da Índia com consultoria de projeto estrutural - especialista em edifícios pré-projetados

Structural Analysis & Load Engineering for LGSF & LSF Systems

 
 

  • LGSF Structural Load Calculations and Analysis: We perform rigorous cold-formed steel load path calculations, evaluating gravity, wind shear, lateral forces, and seismic drift under global building standards (AISI S100, Eurocode 3, AS/NZS 4600, IS 800/801).

  • Cold-Formed Steel Wall Frame Design and Calculations: Full calculation reports covering axial capacity, flexural bucking, shear resistance, and deflection limits for external load-bearing walls and internal partitions.

  • LGSF Floor Joist and Deck Design: Optimized floor system designs, cassette detailing, rim track specifications, and floor joist deflection checks.

  • LGSF Foundation Design and Connection Details: Engineering critical base-plate interfaces, anchor bolt embedment depths, holding-down brackets, and footing load distributions.

  • CFS Connection Design and Engineering: Detailed engineering for self-drilling screws, hold-downs, web stiffeners, gusset plates, strap bracing, and tension ties.

2

Panelization & Shop Drawing Production

  • LGSF Panelization Drawing Services: Multi-sheet panel erection diagrams complete with stud spacing, lintels, opening jack studs, diagonal bracing, and color-coded assembly keys.

  • LGSF Wall Panel Production Drawings: Precise 2D shop drawings for individual panel manufacturing, including pre-punched service hole locations, dimple positioning, and fastener placement schedules.

  • LGSF Truss and Roof Detailing Services: Complete engineering for pitched, mono-pitch, flat, and custom roof trusses with node point connection details and web bracing.

3

Advanced 3D BIM & Multi-Platform Software Detailing  with Clash Detection

  • LOD 400 Light Gauge Steel BIM Modeling: Executing high-fidelity BIM LOD 400 for cold-formed steel, generating fully populated parametric models ready for digital fabrication.

  • Vertex BD Light Gauge Steel Modeling Outsourcing: Specialized modeling services utilizing Vertex BD for rapid panelization, framing layout, and machine output generation.

  • Tekla Structures Cold-Formed Steel Modeling: Utilizing Tekla Structures for complex hybrid steel projects, delivering precision spatial layout and steel connection schedules.

  • FRAMECAD Design and Detailing Services: Complete structural layout, panelization, and optimization using FrameCAD software suites.

  • Revit to LGSF Shop Drawing Conversion: Seamlessly converting general architectural Revit models into detailed, mill-accurate light gauge steel shop drawing packages.

  • Multi-Disciplinary Coordination: Automated clash detection between LGSF frames, hot-rolled primary steel structures, RCC footings, and MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) service routings.

4

Automated CNC Export & Machine Code Generation

  • LGSF CNC Export File Generation: Direct output file creation for roll-forming machinery to ensure zero manual entry on the shop floor.

  • Howick CNC Data Detailing for LGSF: Custom machine data exports for Howick roll-formers (.CSV, .KNL formats).

  • Scottsdale Roll Former Machine Code Output Services: Direct generation of machine-readable fabrication files for Scottsdale machine lines.

  • Machine-Ready Outputs for Pinnacle, Knudson, and Royal Building Systems: Fully automated dimple, notch, service hole, lip-cut, and chamfer positioning data.

Global Building Code Compliance for LGS, LSF & LGFS Construction

global-peb-engineering-code-compliance-chart

Why Outsource LGS / LSF Detailing to Craftertech Solutions?

  • Domain Expertise: Led by experienced mechanical and structural engineers specializing in thin-walled steel mechanics and computerized structural analysis.

  • Global Code Compliance: Native understanding of North American (AISI), European (Eurocodes), Australasian (AS/NZS), and Indian (IS) design codes.

  • Elimination of Site Rework: Precise LOD 400 light gauge steel BIM modeling ensures zero on-site cutting or re-drilling, reducing scrap waste to below 2%.

  • Scalable Turnaround: Access dedicated, scalable remote drafting pods capable of meeting tight fabrication schedule deadlines.

Structural Design & Detailing Workflow

Architectural Analysis & Framing Strategy

Step 1: Input Review & Setup

We review architectural 2D/3D CAD models, site loading specifications (wind/seismic parameters), and your specific roll-former C-channel tooling profiles.

1

LGSF Structural Load Calculations & FEA Modeling

Step 2: Structural Calculation

Performing full LGSF structural load calculations and analysis in FrameCAD, SAP2000, or specialized CFS engineering suites to optimize steel tonnage.

2

3

LOD 400 BIM Modeling & CNC Data Generation

Step 3: 3D BIM & Panelization

Building the complete 3D frame model, running LGSF IFC model, and exporting machine code (Vertex BD, FrameCAD, Howick, Scottsdale).

4

Shop Drawing Deliverables & Quality Review

Step 4: Drawing Output & Delivery

Executing our internal light gauge steel framing shop drawing checklist before issuing panel assembly drawings, bill of materials (BOM), and cut lists.

Frequently Asked Questions

 

Do you provide LSF design services for overseas projects?

Yes. Craftertech Solutions regularly serves clients across the United States, Europe, the UK, the Middle East, and Australia, delivering calculations and shop drawings fully compliant with regional building codes.

What is the difference between LGSF, LGS, LSF, LGFS, and CFS?

While terminology varies by country, LGSF (Light Gauge Steel Framing), LGS (Light Gauge Steel), LSF (Light Steel Framing), and LGFS (Light Gauge Framing System) all refer to construction utilizing thin-gauge CFS (Cold-Formed Steel) structural profiles.

Why should we outsource cold-formed steel (CFS) detailing to Craftertech Solutions?

Outsourcing your CFS detailing to Craftertech Solutions lowers your operational overhead, eliminates detailing backlogs, and ensures access to experienced structural engineers proficient in Vertex BD, Tekla, FrameCAD, and Revit.

What input files are required to start an LGSF/LGS design project?

We require architectural plans (DWG, PDF, or Revit), site location parameters for wind/seismic load criteria, and profile specifications (C-channel width, flange, lip, and gauge thickness) corresponding to your specific roll-former.

What machine code formats can your LGSF CAD drafting company deliver?

We deliver ready-to-run CNC machine files for all major equipment manufacturers, including FrameCAD, Howick (.CSV/.KNL), Scottsdale, Pinnacle, Knudson, and standard .NC1 / .DXF tooling profiles.

Do you handle LGSF structural calculation services for high wind or high seismic zones?

Yes. Our engineering team conducts advanced cold-formed steel load path calculations specifically tailored for high seismic zones, coastal wind loads (up to 250+ km/h), and heavy roof snow loading conditions.

Can Craftertech Solutions handle hybrid steel structures combining hot-rolled sections and cold-formed

Yes. Our engineers specialize in hybrid structural designs combining heavy hot-rolled portal frames with light cold-formed girts, purlins, or Light Gauge Steel Framing (LGSF) systems to achieve maximum structural efficiency and cost savings.

Ready to Outsource Your CFS/LGSF Structural Engineering Needs?

Partner with Craftertech Solutions Global Private Limited for reliable, cost-effective, and code-compliant CFS/LGSF structural design, analysis, and CAD drafting.

Related Segments

 
 

Apart from the above mentioned services we also provide the following specialized designing packaged services.

Methods and Technologies as Services

 

3D Modelling and Visualization

Building Information Modelling (BIM)

Some of Our Projects Delivered

 

Email

Phone

+91 7278752240 / +91 9007195301

Connect

  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
  • X
  • Threads
  • Telegram
  • Pinterest
bottom of page