Tag: steel
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METALCON Launches Steel Frame Veteran Retreat Project
This year, the only global event dedicated exclusively to the application of metal in design and construction is proud to launch a heartwarming project: a full-scale steel frame for a future veteran retreat in Hall, Montana, an inspiring new initiative for METALCON 2025. This special build will be showcased during the show, October 21–23, at the…
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The steel super sheds: inside construction’s booming logistics sector
The rapid rise of internet shopping has led to growing demand for distribution warehouses, which in turn are getting bigger and quicker to build. Martin Cooper reports on structural steelwork’s largest UK market. Encompassing parts of Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Warwickshire, the area has excellent transportation links, being close to the M1 and M6 motorways. This…
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The steel super sheds: inside construction’s booming logistics sector
The rapid rise of internet shopping has led to growing demand for distribution warehouses, which in turn are getting bigger and quicker to build. Martin Cooper reports on structural steelwork’s largest UK market. Encompassing parts of Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Warwickshire, the area has excellent transportation links, being close to the M1 and M6 motorways. This…
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A solution for structural steel reuse
RESTOR’s challenge was to create a scalable, digital-first framework to overcome technical, logistical and cultural barriers around reused steel – chiefly, a lack of confidence in repurposed material, no standardised data on its properties, and no digital infrastructure to support its integration into new builds. Collaborators included architecture firm Chetwoods and reused steel supplier Cleveland…
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Debunking Myths About Steel Buildings
In the realm of construction, steel buildings have steadily gained prominence, yet persistent myths often cloud their true advantages. While traditional construction materials have a long-standing history, the evolution of steel as a primary building component has been met with its share of misconceptions. It’s time to cut through the noise and reveal the compelling…
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New steel, aluminum tariffs will push construction costs higher
Listen to the article 6 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. New tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum will raise construction costs further, adding to price spikes triggered by an initial 25% tariff on the materials earlier this year, according to a June 3 industry webinar hosted by…
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John Boos Unveils Boos Steel Flexible Serving System
At the NAFEM Show 2025, John Boos & Co., a trusted partner in the foodservice industry for over a century, unveiled the Boos Steel Flexible Serving System, an innovative foodservice product line redefining chef’s counters that integrates utilities, enhances flexibility and efficiency, and delivers cost savings tailored for modern commercial kitchens. Designed to be a smarter way…
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Steel, Glass, and Concrete: The Rise of Industrial-Modern Homes
Some people think that industrial chic doesn’t work for a home. The design lacks warmth, natural light, or a grounding aura. They may be right. Then again, with the progress of construction technology, even the naysayers can be won over. The industrial-modern home is no longer confined to a niche aesthetic tucked away in urban…
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How Suffolk tracks steel erection with in-house tech
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Tracking the progress of structural steel erection on any job is paramount. One incorrect or misplaced beam can potentially put the whole project in jeopardy. Yet, the problems with how firms track steel are manifold — some…
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How Suffolk tracks steel erection with in-house tech
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Tracking the progress of structural steel erection on any job is paramount. One incorrect or misplaced beam can potentially put the whole project in jeopardy. Yet, the problems with how firms track steel are manifold — some…