Dear Members:
The next meeting of the SEAoT San Antonio Chapter will be held on Tuesday, September 16th, 2025. We will be hosting our meeting at Old San Francisco Steak House.
Topic: Cold Formed Steel Truss Systems 101
Summary:
Cold-formed steel is the material of choice for a variety of commercial & residential construction projects. The presentation will discuss the characteristics and efficiencies of CFS products, the typical applications of CFS truss systems, and truss design & specification standards for your projects.
Objectives:
- Explain the value of using cold-formed steel truss systems with respect to design efficiencies and fabrication methods.
- Identify appropriate cold-formed steel framing standards and their relationship to the building code.
- Evaluate the characteristics and efficiencies inherent in using cold-formed steel truss systems.
- Review the required information for delegated design of roofing systems and proper specification of CFS trusses.
Presenter: Ryan Erickson, Technical Marketing Specialist, Alpine Steel

Ryan Erickson is a Technical Marketing Specialist at Alpine TrusSteel. Alpine is an industry leading provider of engineering software, structural components, and assembly equipment for the truss manufacturing industry, with over 50 years of experience and a vast footprint across residential and commercial construction. TrusSteel is Alpine's Cold-Formed Steel truss division, providing non-combustible, light-gauge, floor and roof framing solutions for commercial and residential construction. Ryan has a master's degree in data science from the University of Florida and currently works with Alpine in Orlando assisting building designers with specification assistance, design assistance, and framing plan optimization.
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Cost:
- $30 for Members
- $40 for Non-Members
- $15 for UTSA Faculty and Students
Proceeds from meeting dues will contribute to the end of year fundraiser event.
Payment:
Registration will be open until Friday, September 12th at 12pm (CT).
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Sincerely,
SEAoT San Antonio Chapter