Howick heads to Houston Build Expo with smart, roll-forming solutions for resilient construction

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Extreme heat, rising flood risk, and more frequent storms. For builders in Texas, resilience is not a buzzword – it is a baseline requirement. 

That is why Howick is heading to the Houston Build Expo from 11-12 June 2025, bringing proven roll-forming solutions designed to help contractors build faster, stronger, and smarter with cold formed steel (CFS). 

Rethinking resilience in high-risk regions 

Texas is one of the fastest-growing construction markets in the U.S. - and one of the most exposed to risk. Rising temperatures, increasingly intense storms, and a long history of flood events mean builders need framing systems that are durable, moisture-resistant, and fast to assemble. 

Cold formed steel checks all those boxes. Unlike timber, it does not warp or rot when exposed to humidity or flooding. It is non-combustible, recyclable, and offers exceptional strength-to-weight performance. 

But it is not just about what you build with. It is about how. 

Steel framing automation = faster, smarter builds 

Howick’s roll-forming technology enables contractors to manufacture accurate, repeatable framing components - including walls, trusses, joists, and even telescopic panels - direct from digital designs. 

With fewer errors, less waste, and faster installation times, framing automation helps mitigate common construction risks like weather delays, labour shortages, and material inconsistencies. 

It also opens the door to offsite fabrication, which is rapidly gaining traction as developers look to accelerate timelines and improve quality control.   

Come and see the tech behind the framing 

At Booth 665 at the Houston Build Expo, the Howick team will be on hand to discuss how our systems support: