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Light Gage Metal Framing (LGMF) Design

Cold-Formed Solutions, Built to Perform

Our team provides structural engineering design services for light gage metal framing / pre-fabricated cold-formed metal panel wall projects of every size, shape, scope and complexity around the country. 

From EOR (engineer of record) permit drawings to shop drawings and calculations, our experts understand that structural system selection should respond to the needs of the architectural design rather than creating limitations to the architecture. At KCI, formerly McLaren Engineering Group, we apply this approach to deliver flexible, high-performing structural solutions.

Featured Project
1900 Arch Street – Light Gage Metal Framing

Philadelphia, PA
14-Story (13 over steel podium)
300 Units
8” Comslab Floor System

LGMF + Cold-Formed Steel Design Services

Load-Bearing Wall Systems

Structural design support for load-bearing light gage and cold-formed steel wall systems in mid-rise, multifamily, mixed-use, hospitality, and commercial projects.

Prefabricated Metal Panel Walls

Engineering for prefabricated and panelized cold-formed metal wall systems that support efficient fabrication, coordination, and installation.

Floor System Selection + Design

Support for floor system selection and coordination, including Comslab, Ecospan, K-Series joist, and other systems that align with architectural and cost goals.

Shop Drawings + Calculations

Preparation and review of shop drawings, structural calculations, framing details, and delegated design documentation for project submittals.

Exterior + Interior Framing

Design support for exterior wall framing, interior framing, curtain wall backup, headers, jambs, bracing, and connection requirements.

Construction-Phase Coordination

Support for RFIs, field conditions, installation coordination, framing changes, and design adjustments during construction.

Supporting Floor System for Architectural Harmony + Cost Efficiency

Knowing each floor system has its respective strengths depending upon the desired architectural vision and interior design, we provide selection support that works in conjunction with the architecture to keep aesthetics in line and costs consistent.

Lightweight Framing. Heavy-Duty Support.

Who We
Work With

Architects + Design Teams

Helping coordinate LGMF and cold-formed steel systems with architectural design goals, floor layouts, openings, and facade requirements.

Developers + Owners

Supporting efficient structural system selection for multifamily, mixed-use, hospitality, commercial, and adaptive reuse projects.

Contractors + Framing Teams

Providing coordinated shop drawings, calculations, framing details, and construction-phase support.

Fabricators + Panelizers

Engineering prefabricated and panelized metal framing systems for efficient fabrication and installation.

Engineering the Framework

Light Gage Metal Framing Design
Projects + News

From multifamily and mixed-use buildings to hotels, commercial spaces, facade upgrades, adaptive reuse projects, and specialty structures, our light gage metal framing and cold-formed steel experience supports efficient, coordinated construction. Our project work highlights structural system selection, prefabricated wall panels, floor systems, shop drawings, calculations, and framing solutions designed around real project constraints.

MC Hotel Boutique Marriott Property

MC Hotel

Montclair, NJ

  • 9-Story (6 over steel podium)
  • 228 Units
  • 8” Comslab Floor Joist System

Light Gage Steel - The Smyth

The Smyth

Stamford, CT

  • 17-Story (12 over 5 concrete)
  • 500,00 GSF
  • 14” Deep Ecospan Composite Joist Floor

Teacher Village Light Gage Metal Framing Design

Teacher’s Village Workforce Housing

Newark, NJ

  • Three 6-Story Buildings
  • 200,000 GSF
  • 14” K-Series Joist Floor System

Port Imperial Building Light Gage Metal Framing Design

Port Imperial Building A

Weehawken, NJ

  • 9-Story (7 over steel podium)
  • 660,000 GSF
  • 12” Mcmanus Composite Joist Floor System

We’re excited to share that McLaren Engineering Group is now part of KCI Technologies Inc., a 100% employee-owned firm offering engineering and consulting across all markets, and construction for communications and environmental projects.

Our commitment to excellence continues with the added strength of KCI’s full range of engineering and consulting services.

Visit KCI’s website to learn more.