Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a building construction with specially designed light gage metal studs, concrete slabs, and other prefabricated components. In one embodiment, a building construction for a wall structure comprises one or more wall panels; and at least one wall holding track connected to an edge of one of the wall panels, the at least one wall holding track having two flanges connected to a web to form a generally U-shaped track to receive the edge of the wall panel, the web including a plurality of integrally formed threaded nuts to receive threaded fastening members, the integrally formed threaded nuts being disposed at preset locations along the web. The invention gives a solution to modularize buildings, especially for residential homes which makes the building construction more assembly like.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a modular frame system for building construction using prefabricated frame components that can be assembled at the construction site easily and quickly. A number of connection mechanisms or joints are employed to connect the beams, columns, trusses, bases and the like. More specifically, they include connections for column to base, column to beam, truss/beam to column, truss to column, and truss to beam. In accordance with an aspect of the invention, a modular frame apparatus for building construction comprises a column; a plurality of prefabricated, modular structural components to be connected to the column; and a plurality of connecting mechanisms each configured and prefabricated to connect one or more of the plurality of modular structural components to the column in a modular manner to form a building module for a building.