ForgeFab Resources
Submittals · Downloads · Coordination
Resources for Commercial Metal Buildings
This page pulls together model downloads, a specification checklist, and coordination notes so your team can plug a cold-formed building package into an active project without hunting for information.
Use these resources to coordinate with your engineer, owner, or internal team. Final designs and loads are always confirmed on a project-by-project basis.
Specification Checklist
Tools to Help You Write & Review Specs
These documents help coordinate Division 13 metal building scope, align expectations with engineers and owners, and keep submittals clean. For color coordination and finish selections, see the Color Selection Guide.
Specification Checklist
Cold-Formed Metal Building Specs
Baseline checklist to coordinate project scope and design criteria.
Submittals
What’s Included in a Typical Submittal
A typical ForgeFab submittal includes engineered plans, calculations, reactions, and documented criteria.
- Typical Submittal Checklist – drawings, calcs, reactions, scope notes.
- Design Criteria Intake Sheet – wind, seismic, risk category.
Design Criteria
Code & Load Information We Work From
Every project is engineered to site-specific criteria. The notes below describe typical assumptions—final values come from sealed engineering.
Code Basis
Building Codes & Risk Categories
- IBC-based codes confirmed per location.
- Risk Category II unless noted by EOR.
- Exposure category set by design team.
Loads & Use
Structural Loads & Use Types
- Wind speed per project documents.
- Roof live, snow (if applicable), collateral loads.
- Accessory loads handled case-by-case.
Quick Clarifications
Common Questions
- How do I know which model fits my project?Start with the model downloads here, then send us your plans and criteria to match a model or create a custom configuration.
- Can you work from our engineer’s criteria?Yes — many projects bypass models entirely and start from loads, plans, and constraints.
- What’s the fastest way to start?Use the design tool to submit a quick RFQ and email your plans. We will lock in criteria and next steps quickly.
Ready to Put This To Work
Need a Building Package for an Active Project?
Use the design tool for a fresh RFQ, review the Color Selection Guide for finishes, or send us your plans. We’ll deliver a clear scope, documentation path, and next steps.