Why Build with Steel?
It's Strong
Steel is an iron alloy with varying amounts of carbon. The ionic bonds formed between the iron and carbon molecules make steel incredibly strong despite being relatively light. It has the highest strength-to-weight ratio of any building material, yet retainins a durable and ductile nature which allows it to sustain any major calamity: from natural disasters like earthquake, fires, and hurricanes, to nuisances like rot, rust, and termites. Steel withstands it all.
It's Cost and Time Effective
Steel can be, and often is, prefabricated before the construction of a structure actually begins, making it faster and more efficient to use than concrete, stone, or wood. Once constructed, because of steel's ductility and durability, steel-constructed buildings need less maintenance than their counterparts resulting in lower energy, maintenance, and even insurance costs. They are also more adaptable; steel-constructed buildings are easier to expand and reconfigure, which can definitely be a money saver in the long run.
It's Environmentally Sustainable
Almost 93% of all US-produced steel is recycled, and 98% of steel scrap is reused. Steel can essentially be re-purposed over and over again. Its high recycling rate trumps those of any other construction material, due in great part to the steel industry's proactive efforts to curb greenhouse emissions and continually exceed regulatory requirements.
