Abstract: A concrete fillable steel joist includes a generally U-shaped member and a top chord. The generally U-shaped member has spaced apart webs and a bottom chord. The top chord is operably attached to the U-shaped member. The top chord has a plurality of spaced apart top chord holes. The U-shaped member and the top chord define a volume that is fillable with concrete when opposed ends of the U-shaped member have joist ends operably attached thereto. The joist ends may be a pair of end plates. Alternatively, the joist ends may be structural members. A concrete fillable steel joist system includes a plurality of spaced apart concrete fillable steel joists, and metal decking. The metal decking is operably attached between the spaced apart steel joists. The concrete fillable steel joist and the metal decking are configured to receive concrete.

Abstract: An exterior wall panel assembly includes an exterior wall panel, a vertical seal and a horizontal seal. The exterior wall panel has a top, a bottom and opposed sides. The vertical seal is affixed to one side of the exterior wall panel and extends from the top to the bottom of the exterior wall panel. The horizontal seal is affixed to the top of the exterior wall panel. The horizontal seal extends along the top and is spaced inwardly from each opposed side. An exterior wall panel system includes at least two exterior wall panel assemblies and a horizontal splice. The horizontal splice is positioned between horizontal seals on adjacent exterior wall panels and is sealingly attached thereto.

Abstract: The thermally separated composite panel assembly includes a steel panel, a thermal separation layer, a plenum and cladding. The plenum is operably attached to the thermal separation layer. The cladding is operably attached to the plenum. The steel panel defines the size of the thermally separated composite panel. The steel panel has an outer perimeter and the outer perimeter of the plenum is in registration therewith. The thermally separated composite panel may have a single window therein or a plurality of windows. A plurality of thermally separated composite panels when used together will form a wall.

Abstract: A panel system configured to be attached to vertically adjacent panels systems includes a frame having a top track, a bottom track and a plurality of generally vertical members extending between the top track and the bottom track. The panel system also includes at least one exterior finish component operably attached to the frame; and a plurality of alignment assemblies operably attached to the frame. Each alignment assembly has a lower fixing plate having an alignment pin extending upwardly therefrom, the lower fixing plate being operably attached to the top track of the frame; and an upper alignment plate being operably attached to bottom track of the frame and having a hole formed therein, wherein the alignment pin of the lower fixing plate is configured to be received by the upper alignment plate attached to a vertically adjacent panel.

Abstract: A vertical seal for use with a first and second exterior panels, the vertical seal including a first pair of opposed sides and a second pair of opposed sides. The second pair of opposed sides extend between the first pair of opposed sides, and the second pair of opposed sides have bends formed therein such that first pair of opposed sides are moveable towards each other under pressure. When the vertical seal is positioned between the first and second exterior panels and a seal is formed therebetween. An exterior wall system includes a plurality of exterior panels, a plurality of vertical seals operably connected between horizontally adjacent exterior panels and a plurality of horizontal seals between vertically adjacent panels.

Abstract: A concrete fillable steel joist includes a generally U-shaped member and a top chord. The generally U-shaped member has spaced apart webs and a bottom chord. The top chord is operably attached to the U-shaped member. The top chord has a plurality of spaced apart top chord holes. The U-shaped member and the top chord define a volume that is fillable with concrete when opposed ends of the U-shaped member have joist ends operably attached thereto. The joist ends may be a pair of end plates. Alternatively, the joist ends may be structural members. A concrete fillable steel joist system includes a plurality of spaced apart concrete fillable steel joists, and metal decking. The metal decking is operably attached between the spaced apart steel joists. The concrete fillable steel joist and the metal decking are configured to receive concrete.

Abstract: This disclosure discloses a wet seal system for use with a wall comprised of exterior insulated wall panels wherein the wet seal system is used with caulking to seal the joints between the exterior insulated wall panels. The wet seal system generally comprises a vertical seal, a horizontal seal, an upper wet core plug and a lower wet core plug, wherein each of the vertical seal, horizontal seal, upper wet core plug and lower wet core plug is configured to compress such that the wet seal system can seal walls with large construction tolerances.

Abstract: This disclosure discloses a dry seal system for use with a wall comprised of exterior insulated wall panels wherein the dry seal system is used to seal the joints between the exterior insulated wall panels. The dry seal system generally comprises a seal assembly for sealing a joint between horizontally adjacent exterior insulated wall panels and may further comprise a horizontal seal for sealing vertically adjacent exterior insulated wall panels. The seal assembly generally comprises a first connector, a second connector and a vertical seal, wherein the first connector is attached to one exterior insulated wall panel, the second connector is attached to another exterior insulated wall panel, the vertical seal is positioned between the first connector and the second connector and the first connector engages the second connector to provide a seal.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a metal stud from a sheet of cold rolled steel includes the steps of: forming a central spine along a longitudinal centre of the sheet; forcing material outwardly from the central spine to form a thin central zone having a reduced thickness; forming embossments in at least the thin central zone; and forming the sheet into a generally C-shaped member. A stud made from a sheet of cold rolled steel includes a web and a pair of flanges. The web has an elongate central spine, a thin central zone and embossments extending outwardly from the elongate central spine. The pair of flanges extend generally orthogonally from the web. A stud system includes at least two studs and a bridging member extending between adjacent studs.