Why steel structures are increasingly being chosen

Anyone constructing a building today first thinks of classic brick or wooden structures when choosing a building material. Year after year, new changes appear. Since the beginning of skyscraper construction, however, one material has been integral to the industry: steel. More and more developers around the world are turning to steel. The advantages are clear.

Prefabricated parts save time

Brick by brick takes time. Time is something most builders and contractors no longer have. Steel structures offer a quick and solid solution: all parts are made directly at the factory from numerous steel parts for various applications welded together. These stand components are then welded together on the construction site in a few simple steps - drying times are spared and the basic structure of the building is completed within a few hours.

Steel is the cheaper construction material

In a direct comparison with concrete or wood, steel also clearly wins on price. It is already cheaper to buy than conventional materials. The time savings in processing also make it much more affordable. Moreover, steel structures require less material. This is also reflected in the overall cost of a steel building.

Maximum possibilities by building with steel

Steel is available in various shapes and sizes as desired. This is one of the main advantages this building material has to offer, in addition to its lower weight. What has already proven itself in bridge construction is increasingly being used in residential and commercial buildings. Architects can also use steel to design and build larger and open spaces without the disruptive support columns required in concrete buildings, for example. This is mainly due to the fact that steel offers many opportunities to better transfer loads to the exterior walls. As a result, fewer supporting structures are needed. Thus, steel is clearly the building material of choice for modern residential construction.

The sustainability aspect

The building material has another decisive advantage over concrete or wood: after the demolition of a building based on a steel structure, it can be almost all parts are recycled. Whether the beams are rebuilt or melted down, they can always be used for a new purpose. Therefore, the idea of sustainability, which is increasingly demanded in society, can be realized with steel construction. Concrete or reinforced concrete, on the other hand, is hazardous waste that not only pollutes the environment, but must also be disposed of at great expense.

Important to note when building with steel

Despite all its advantages, there are a few points that building owners should consider. For example, steel has certain thermal and cold conductive properties. Cold bridges in the building should therefore be avoided at the planning stage. Steel structures must be additionally clad. Builders should therefore decide from the beginning whether the structure should be visible in the interior. Potentially high additional costs arise if they have to be covered afterwards with drywall or other materials.

Conclusion: Steel has proven itself as a building material.

Since the beginning of major construction projects, the material has proven itself clearly again and again. Today, many building owners are rediscovering the possibilities of steel. So it is a material that will be with us in the construction industry for a long time to come.