ClarkDietrich Showcases Framing, Finishing Tech at BUILD26

Company to feature innovations in steel framing connectors, digital design tools, fire-rated exterior systems, and sustainable drywall finishing.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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ClarkDietrich, a manufacturer of cold-formed steel framing and finishing products, will showcase a portfolio of performance-driven innovations at the Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry (AWCI) BUILD26 Convention and Expo in New Orleans. Featured products include the ProSTUD Motion Frame Connector, next-generation iTools digital platform, ProChannel Ci fire-resilient exterior rainscreen system, and Strait-Flex Pro-Flex300 PVC-free flexible corner bead.

Why it matters

ClarkDietrich's focus on engineering solutions that address structural movement, fire resiliency, digital integration, and sustainable interior finishing aligns with key priorities for commercial construction, including building performance, code compliance, workflow efficiency, and environmental responsibility.

The details

At the BUILD26 event, ClarkDietrich will demonstrate the ProSTUD Motion Frame Connector, designed to accommodate omnidirectional displacement and mitigate noise associated with steel framing movement in high-rise buildings. The company will also present its next-generation iTools app, a free digital platform for architects, engineers, and contractors that features enhanced visual, interactive, and intuitive design. Additionally, ClarkDietrich will spotlight the ProChannel Ci exterior rainscreen system, which integrates continuous insulation with steel framing to meet NFPA 285 fire safety requirements, as well as the Strait-Flex Pro-Flex300 PVC-free flexible corner bead, which supports material transparency initiatives and reduces resource consumption.

  • The AWCI BUILD26 Convention and Expo will take place from March 15-18, 2026 in New Orleans.

The players

ClarkDietrich

A manufacturer of cold-formed steel framing and finishing products.

Jen Edgar

The vice president of marketing at ClarkDietrich.

Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry (AWCI)

The organization hosting the BUILD26 Convention and Expo in New Orleans.

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What they’re saying

“What differentiates ClarkDietrich is our ability to deliver performance at every layer of the wall assembly. From framing to continuous insulation and interior finishing, we are engineering solutions that work together to elevate overall building performance.”

— Jen Edgar, Vice President, Marketing, ClarkDietrich (wconline.com)

What’s next

The AWCI BUILD26 Convention and Expo will take place from March 15-18, 2026 in New Orleans, where ClarkDietrich will showcase its latest framing, finishing, and digital technology innovations.

The takeaway

ClarkDietrich's focus on developing integrated solutions that address key priorities in commercial construction, such as building performance, code compliance, workflow efficiency, and environmental responsibility, positions the company as a leader in driving innovation in the industry.