Innovative Cold-Formed Steel Solutions Since 2003

About Us 

Since 2003, Tri-State Cold-Formed Steel has been a trusted leader in light-gauge steel solutions, delivering optimized framing systems across 29 states and Canada. We combine precision manufacturing with exceptional service to exceed client expectations at every stage. Our SBCRI-certified load-bearing wall panels ensure verified structural performance and code compliance, while our proven prefabrication systems and just-in-time logistics keep projects streamlined, efficient, and ahead of schedule. 

 Our Mission 

To be the leading supplier of cold-formed steel components by delivering exceptional value and superior-quality products and services, consistently exceeding customer expectations while redefining integrity and service through strong ethical standards and faith-driven values.

Product Offering 

• Wall panel sheathing 
• Structural steel and misc. metals, stairs, & balconies 
• COMSLAB® metal decking floors 
• Sealed engineered drawings 
• Optional install service available 

Leadership Team 

• Our team brings over 125 years of combined experience in cold-formed steel design, production, and customer service, ensuring exceptional quality and expertise in every project. 

• Members: Stu Melvin – President & CEO, Ed French – Vice President of Operations, and Troy Lutgens – Vice President of Engineering 

Notable Projects

Ovation A1, A2, and A3 Buildings – Newport, KY (2023 and Ongoing) 

• Customer: Corporex Development and HEMMER Construction 
• Scope: Supplied CFS Roof Trusses, Interior and Exterior Load-Bearing CFS Wall Panels, Structural Steel package, Stairs and Misc. Metals, and steel floor decking. 
• Unique Features: Unique geometry meets high-end scenic overlooks of downtown Cincinnati, transforming the Newport skyline. Tri-State executing the entire steel package with seamless coordination, accelerating occupancy.

Seafields Senior Living – Kiawah Island, SC (2024) 

• Customer: Balfour Beatty 
• Scope: Supplied load-bearing cold-formed steel wall panels, steel decking floors, and structural steel. 
• Unique Features: 350,000 sq ft high-end senior living community included extensive engineering for coastal seismic loads, special finishes for ocean spray, and expedited production due to a fast-track design-build contract and expert sequencing due to the 8 phases with a total of 22 floors.
  

The Mercury – Bethesda, MD (2024) 

• Customer: HESS Construction 
• Scope: Provided steel decking floors, interior and exterior load-bearing walls, structural steel, pour stops, and brick-relieving angle for this multi-story mixed-use development.  
• Unique Features: Historical zoning requirements demanded precise coordination of cold-formed steel and structural elements to create an Art Deco façade. Provided value engineering and owner cost savings in preconstruction for load-bearing wall panel scope.

The Farms at Bailey Station – Collierville, TN (Spring 2021) 

• Customer: Delta United Specialties 
• Scope: Supplied prefabricated CFS roof trusses, bent plates, outrigger frames, and comprehensive truss bracing including truss clips, lateral and X-bracing, temporary bracing, and bottom chord bracing.
• Unique Features: This expansive, multifaceted senior living community required precise coordination and proactive bracing strategies to ensure structural integrity and rapid enclosure, protecting the schedule and enhancing occupant safety and comfort.

Proscenium Condominiums – Carmel, IN (Fall 2020) 

• Customer: Novo Development, Inc.  
• Scope: Delivered load-bearing wall panels and roof trusses. 
• Unique Features: This luxury condo community required meticulous coordination of structural elements to seamlessly integrate residential units, retail spaces, and public green areas, enhancing the live-work-play experience in Carmel’s downtown.

5700 Riverside Apartments – Austin, TX (Summer 2020) 

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• Customer: TDS Contracting and Fierro Enterprises  
• Scope: Delivered prefabricated wall panels and steel framing. 
• Unique Features: Delivered first loads of over 590,000 gsf of CFS load-bearing wall panels within two months of signed contract to meet client’s aggressive schedule.

The Aloft Hotel & Aqua on the Levee – Newport, KY (Fall 2016)  

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• Customer: Star Drywall  
• Scope: Provided load-bearing wall panels and trusses. 
• Unique Features: Aloft Newport on the Levee is a seven-story, 144-room hotel completed in 2016 as part of the $80 million Aqua on the Levee development, which also includes luxury apartments, retail space, and a parking garage. The construction of the hotel utilized prefabricated wall panels and trusses, contributing to efficient building practices and structural integrity. 

Courtyard by Marriott – Plainfield, IN (Summer 2019)  

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• Customer: Robert T. Young Construction  
• Scope: Supplied cold-formed steel framing and sheathing. 
• Unique Features: This Courtyard by Marriott features flexible lobby spaces and guest rooms designed for both business and leisure travelers. Prefabricated wall panels and trusses supported an efficient construction timeline and quality assurance. 

Springhill Suites – Westfield, IN (Summer 2018)  

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• Customer: Robert D. Young Construction  
• Scope: Provided light-gauge steel framing 
• Unique Features: This 97,000-square-foot Springhill Suites offers suites larger than typical hotel rooms, featuring 1,700 square feet of meeting space. Prefabricated wall panels streamlined the building process while enhancing structural quality. 

Holiday Jones Hotel – Nashville, TN (Summer 2018)  

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• Customer: James McHugh Construction  
• Scope: Supplied panelized structural steel and framing solutions. 
• Unique Features: This boutique-style hotel incorporates creative design elements and rooftop amenities. Prefabricated wall panels and trusses were critical in maintaining the project’s aggressive construction schedule. 

The HUB – West Lafayette, IN (Spring 2018)  

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• Customer: Shiel-Sexton Construction 
• Scope: Delivered exterior load-bearing panelized CFS walls. 
• Unique Features: This 11-story luxury mixed-use student housing project near Purdue University features about 600 beds, a rooftop pool and sundeck, fitness centers, and study spaces. Prefabricated wall panels and trusses were key to supporting the height and mixed-use layout of the building. 

Hilton Garden Inn – Elizabethtown, KY (Fall 2017)  

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• Customer: Prodigy Construction  
• Scope: Delivered CFS wall panels. 
• Unique Features: The five-story, 71,584-square-foot Hilton Garden Inn includes 112 rooms, an indoor heated saline pool, a large fitness center, and 2,000 square feet of flexible meeting space. Prefabricated wall panels and trusses contributed to efficient construction and enhanced durability, expediting occupancy. 

Hampton Inn – Bayview, MD (Fall 2017) 

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• Customer: Herman Stewart Construction  
• Scope: Supplied cold-formed steel framing and sheathing. 
• Unique Features: CFS wall panels and trusses allowed for faster project delivery and high-quality structural performance. 

Testimonials 

“Tri-State CFS was a reliable and skilled trade partner on our project, delivering quality metal stud framing, on time, within budget, and with great attention to detail. Their professionalism and teamwork made a big difference in ensuring the project schedule was maintained. I look forward to working with the team again soon!” 
— Kyle Baker, Project Manager, Cleveland Construction, Inc.  

“I would like to thank you and Tri-State for help in completing one of the smoothest projects we have had in years. Your design team was very complete in answering all of our questions and furnished us with accurate approval drawings. No corrections or changes had to be made. Your delivery of the trusses was exactly as requested and the unloading went very quickly. Our customer was impressed with the quality and integrity of your product.” 
— Gary Sayre, Project Manager, Whitta Construction 
 

“Trusses were engineered to exact specifications; installation went very well. Delivery was on time as promised. We could not have asked for better service.” 
— Scott Stilger, Vice President, Star Drywall of Louisville, Inc. 

“The entire experience was seamless. From sales to engineering to delivery, everything went off without a hitch.” 
— Michael T. Hawkins, President of River City Interiors, Dehaven Memorial Baptist Church Project 

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Contact Us

Contact us to discuss how Tri-State can accelerate your next project: 

• Bid invitations: Stu Melvin smelvin@tristatecfs.com 

• Toll-Free: 1-877-STL-TRUSS 

• Website: www.tristatecfs.com