Commercial Metal Framing Contractor in Northern New Jersey
Light gauge metal framing for commercial projects throughout Northern New Jersey. We work with general contractors on office, healthcare, retail, multifamily, warehouse, and tenant improvement projects, with a focus on reliable scheduling, quality installation, and clear communication.
What General Contractors Get From Framex on Commercial Metal Framing
Commercial projects move fast, and framing sets the pace for the trades that follow. Framex Builder works closely with general contractors to coordinate layouts, manpower, and schedules so framing stays on track and the project keeps moving.
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We specialize in light gauge metal framing for commercial interiors, tenant improvements, healthcare facilities, offices, retail spaces, multifamily projects, and warehouse build-outs. Our team coordinates closely with project management and other trades to help minimize conflicts and keep installation moving efficiently.
Commercial Metal Framing Services
Interior Steel Stud Framing
Demising walls, interior partitions, soffits, bulkheads, and chase walls using light gauge steel framing systems. We frame to architectural layouts and coordinate openings for doors, glazing, millwork, and other trades to help keep installation accurate and efficient.​
Load-Bearing Light Gauge Steel Framing
Structural cold-formed steel framing for commercial, multifamily, and mixed-use construction. We install bearing walls, floor joists, roof framing, and exterior wall systems in accordance with structural drawings and project specifications, coordinating connections, bridging, and bracing with the project team.​
Exterior Wall and Curtain Wall Framing
Cold-formed steel exterior wall framing for brick veneer, EIFS, metal panel, and rainscreen systems. We coordinate wall layouts, openings, and framing requirements with the architectural and structural drawings, providing properly aligned framing ready for the exterior envelope system.
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Ceiling and Soffit Framing
Suspended drywall ceilings, soffits, bulkheads, headers, and light-gauge ceiling framing for commercial interiors. We coordinate framing layouts with architectural drawings and MEP requirements to provide clean transitions and properly supported assemblies ready for drywall installation.
Why GCs and Project Managers Choose Framex
Experienced Framing Crews
Our crews are experienced in commercial light gauge metal framing and are organized around the requirements of each project. We coordinate manpower, layouts, and sequencing with the GC to help keep framing on schedule from layout through punch list.
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Insurance and compliance ready.
Framex Builder maintains commercial insurance coverage and can provide project-specific Certificates of Insurance upon request. We work with general contractors to meet project insurance, documentation, and site-safety requirements before mobilization.
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Schedule discipline.
We coordinate our framing work with the project schedule and communicate manpower needs, sequencing, and potential conflicts with the GC or construction manager. Our goal is to keep framing moving efficiently so following trades can stay on schedule.
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Trade coordination.
We coordinate framing layouts and sequencing with the GC and other trades to help identify conflicts before they impact the schedule. Openings, wall types, ceilings, and other framing conditions are coordinated with the project drawings and field requirements to help keep following trades moving efficiently.
Commercial Metal Framing FAQ
What gauge of steel stud framing do you install?
We install a range of light gauge and cold-formed steel framing systems for interior partitions, ceilings, soffits, exterior walls, and structural applications. Stud gauge and framing specifications are determined by the architectural and structural drawings for each project.​
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Do you self-perform metal framing or subcontract it?
Framex Builder directly manages and coordinates the metal framing scope from layout through completion. We work with experienced framing crews and maintain direct oversight of scheduling, quality, coordination, and project requirements.​
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Can you provide a Certificate of Insurance with our project specifics?
Yes. Framex Builder can provide project-specific Certificates of Insurance and work with the general contractor to meet applicable insurance requirements. Required endorsements and project information can be coordinated prior to mobilization.
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How fast can you mobilize on a commercial project?
Mobilization depends on project size, schedule, material availability, and current workload. We coordinate with the general contractor during preconstruction to establish manpower, material delivery, and a start date that aligns with the project schedule.
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Do you handle shop drawings and submittals?
Yes. When required by the project, Framex Builder can coordinate framing shop drawings and assist with product data and framing-related submittals. Engineering and delegated-design requirements are coordinated based on the project specifications and scope of work.​
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What size commercial jobs do you take?
We work on commercial projects ranging from smaller tenant improvements and renovations to large multifamily, healthcare, office, retail, and ground-up construction projects. Send us the plans and project schedule, and we’ll review the framing scope and availability.
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Do you work outside Northern New Jersey?
Yes. Northern New Jersey is our primary service area, but we also consider commercial projects in nearby areas of New York and Pennsylvania depending on project size, scope, schedule, and location. Send us the project details and plans, and we’ll review the opportunity.
Service Areas
Framex Builder provides commercial metal framing services throughout New Jersey, with Northern New Jersey as our primary service area. We also consider projects in nearby New York and Pennsylvania based on project size, scope, schedule, and location.
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Have a project outside our primary service area? Send us the plans and project details and we’ll review the opportunity.
