In addition to being an industry leader in design and customer service, Stala strives to be an industry leader in research and information dissemination. To that end, we frequently publish articles and white papers in leading trade publication venues, such as Construction Specifier and The Military Engineer. A list of our publications, with short descriptions and links to pdfs, follows. If you are a publisher or potential collaborator interested in discussing a possible publication project, please contact Chris Keith at chris.keith@stalaframing.com.

“Proving a Sustainable Solution at Schofield Barracks”—The Military Engineer (March-April 2018)

by Joe M. Keith and Chris Keith

  • This article features the usage of Stala IFAs and Nudura ICFs on Schofield Barracks, concentrating specifically on the contribution of these products to Schofield’s attainment of LEED Gold status.
“Using ICFs and IFAs to Enhance Energy Efficiency”—Construction Specifier (June 2017)

by Chris Keith and Cameron Ware

  • This article features the usage of Stala IFAs and Nudura ICFs on the Academy at Nola Dunn, the most energy efficient building in the Burleson Independent School District (Burleson, TX). It features customized 25-ft. radial frames for daylight windows.
“Integrating IFAs and ICFs”—Construction Canada (July 2009)

by J. Andrew Keith and Chris Keith

  • This article, published in the premier trade magazine for architects in Canada, introduces readers to the distinct advantages of IFAs on commercial construction jobsites, including its capacity to be anchored into the footer and ability to coordinate with multiple other trades. It provides a case study, comparing the number of contractor tasks between IFAs and traditional bucking methods, using Joseph Warren Middle and High School in Bowling Green, KY.
“Integrated Framing and ICF Construction”—Construction Specifier (December 2008)

by J. Andrew Keith and Chris Keith

  • This article, published in the premier trade magazine for architects in the USA, concentrates on the abilities of IFAs to coordinate with multiple subtrades on commercial jobsites and thus save contractors on time of construction and human resources costs. The article demonstrates these cost savings by means of a case study on the nearly 300-opening Joseph Warren Middle and High School in Bowling Green, KY.
“Integrated Framing Assemblies: A New Alternative for ICF Openings.”—ICF Builder (October/November 2008)

by J. Andy Keith and Chris Keith

  • This article introduces integrated framing assemblies to ICF contractors via the standard trade magazine in the guild, highlighting especially its utility for commercial ICF construction. It focuses on the differences between IFAs and commonly used vinyl and wood bucking systems.
“Integrated Framing Assemblies: A New Bridge for ICF Construction and the Door and Hardware Industry”—Doors and Hardware (September 2008)

by J. Andrew Keith and Chris Keith

  • This article explains the relevance of IFAs for the door and hardware industries on commercial construction jobsites. That relevance stems from the fact that IFAs are prepped to receive hardware from the moment they arrive on the jobsite. Since they are placed prior to the construction of the concrete wall and remain in place after the pour, IFAs enable contractor to lock the site up sooner as well.