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Should There be a Ban on Metal Buildings?

Monday, January 4th, 2010

A recent ban on metal buildings was imposed by a County Planning Commission (although taken back now…wisely). The all-out metal ban proposed by the county in question did spark off many a debate within the construction industry. Many constructors and businessmen confronted the idea and rightly criticized it. Hence we ask as well – Is banning metal or steel in construction really the answer to promote use of quality material use in buildings?

Steel buildings and metal buildings since their arrival have not only proved to be affordable solutions but have also advanced the scope of construction. Being relatively green, flexible and recyclable, steel or metal has revolutionized the construction industry. Therefore, proposing an all-out ban due to low quality and bland aesthetics of steel buildings is definitely not the answer to what can easily be said to skepticism.

Steel buildings and metal buildings may have certain disadvantages (which can be overcome with technology) but they are definitely not something the construction industry whether residential or commercial can do without.

Alternative to Metal Buildings – Quality Metal Buildings
The only alternative to metal buildings is superior quality metal or steel buildings. Improving upon something not working well with people is granted but completely wiping it out seems absurd. We cannot ignore the advantages and benefits that steel buildings provide. For many industries such as agricultural and low scope commercial enterprises, steel buildings have proved indispensable.

Improving on an area’s architecture is progressive but taking the exclusion principle route isn’t the best way to deal with the problem. The Eiffel tower has showed us how a metal building can bring the change in the world of construction. Letting such potential go out of our hands is perhaps one of the most unusual steps to take.

With construction industry advancing and incorporating many new developments, steel metal buildings cannot be kept out of it. What’s your take on it?

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Recycled Steel Buildings – For Today & Tomorrow

Monday, December 21st, 2009

Steel buildings have done it once again! Already known for their eco-friendly qualities and high efficiency, agricultural steel buildings have progressed a step further! Thanks to a new architectural innovation by designer Michael Jantzen, agricultural steel buildings can now be recycled to build energy-efficient and durable steel structures. Know more about the feat at: http://www.greenmuze.com/build/design/1955-recycled-steel-buildings.html

Michael Jantzen has designed the The Eco Shell Multi-Use Building System that can be used as centers, office buildings, clinics, restaurants, retail facilities or even emergency housings. Made of steel the Eco-shell multi-use complex is a highly profitable steel structure guaranteeing utilization of discarded or no-more-in-use agricultural steel structures.

Steel arched buildings have been used for quite sometime now in the Agricultural industry, offering assistance in storage and as other facilities. Agricultural steel farm buildings are perfect for their cost-effectiveness, expandable structure and other advantages.

Recycled Steel Buildings – Progressive Construction
Coming to the end of the year 2009, the Eco Shell Multi-use Building System, sure is one of the best (re)use of steel buildings. Leaving all steel constructors and buildings providers with a lot to be happy about. If you are thinking of restructuring or revamping your agricultural steel building, then going for an Eco Shell is a good option. Being a Multi-use, it can be used as a steel farm building as well.

With such construction techniques making strong inroads into the world of construction, the ecology enthusiasts can breathe a sigh of relief. Sustainable and eco-friendly, recycled steel buildings spell out a positive future both for the planet and the construction industry.

Tags: Agricultural Steel Buildings, recycled steel buildings, steel building, Steel Buildings, steel farm buildings
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Steel Skyscrapers – Altering the Skyline

Thursday, October 8th, 2009

Steel buildings changed the outlook of the United States, way back in 1885 when a ten-story Home Insurance Building was built in Chicago using the steel load-bearing frame. Considered to be the world’s first skyscraper, it represented one-of-its kind of architecture and construction procedure. Ever since, the United States has become home to the tallest of buildings.

Steel Structures all the way!

Presently, Chicago’s Willis Tower tops the list with 1,451 ft of height. Formerly, known as the Sears Tower, it is the highest point in Illinois. The fifth tallest freestanding steel skyscraper in the World, its design used nine steel-unit square tubes in a 3 tube by 3 tube arrangement. Willis tower was the first building to use such a design.

Next, stands at 1,362 ft the Trump International Hotel and Tower with 91 floors. Alternatively known as Trump Tower, the building gets its name from the real estate developer Donald Trump.
Although set to become the world’s tallest structure, the plans got revised after 9/11. The Trump Tower Chicago also got featured in the series Build It Bigger and is always a place of interest for film and television fraternity.

The list goes on till 115 with the least height as 50 ft. These steel metal skyscrapers became possible because of steel that has an ability of long spanning and the list proves the fact. These skyscrapers define the skyline for the country which has tallest of the freestanding buildings.

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Steel – A Few Things You Must Know!

Monday, October 5th, 2009

The construction world in the present scenario is brimming over with prefabricated steel buildings. Steel is being looked upon as one of the better construction materials as opposed to the conventional concrete and masonry. However, one must not ignore a few crucial things about steel because choosing the right material, is as important as design and other structural considerations. All this while, you might have been reading about the advantages of steel. Here, we shall give you a brief about few points that you must know before you choose steel as the construction material for your building.

Stress and Strain: The most essential things to keep in mind while using steel as a construction material are stress and strain. Vulnerable to stress and strain, one must be acquainted with the stress limits of steel, as stress beyond a limit creates permanent deformations. Although steel is strong enough for the purpose, but one should keep in mind the various factory procedures that include actions like cold-forming, welding and machining, that tend to alter the steel’s stress behavior. Stress and strain resistance usually define the steel grades. So, invest in a grade that can resist the various loads.

Strength and Stability:
Providing a steel structure with suitable stability is another important concern! Unlike concrete, it is usually the collapse of buckling that poses a threat to the integrity of a steel building. In addition to this, another important thing to be considered by the designers is how to provide a suitable degree of three-dimensional stability to the structure for which, the possible solutions can be rigid-frame action, truss action as with triangulation, with extra bracing elements like guys, struts, X-bracing etc.

Don’t forget, a better steel grade and a stable design makes a good investment for a durable and a long-lasting steel building! What is your take on this? Feel free to send in your feedback.

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Easy Steel Buildings Maintenance Tips

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

Steel buildings are perhaps one of those rarest building establishments where you don’t really have to sweat while maintaining them. Even if you don’t pay heed to their upkeep for years, they still will stand erect without giving you troubles.

But, having said that, it’s not wise to completely sidestep or neglect the maintenance of steel buildings. In order to make the best use of your steel structures, it is always good to take care of them. In a way you would be ensuring yourself a long lasting steel building that gives you optimum returns on your investment.

Following are some maintenance tips that can help you prolong the life of your steel buildings.

Steel Buildings Maintenance Tips:

  • Debris should be removed by using a soft nylon brush.
  • Sand and dust should be removed by washing the structure with clean water and a soft nylon brush.
  • The most vulnerable areas like the gutters, roof sheets, sheltered areas should be attended
  • Leaks and cracks should be mended as soon as you notice.
  • Caustic or abrasive cleaners should be avoided.
  • Eave and valley gutters should be thoroughly cleaned with mild detergents.
  • It is important to lubricate hinges and lockset.
  • The threshold of personnel doors should be free of dirt and grit.
  • In case of sliding doors, make sure that the bottom guide is free of sand and stones.

So, if you are planning to invest in a steel metal building or already own one, these maintenance tips would allow you to enjoy the benefits of steel buildings  for many years to come.

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World Steel Output – On its Road to Recovery!

Saturday, September 26th, 2009

The global steel industry is finally showing signs of recovery from the colossal global downturn, that rocked the world about an year ago! Speculations are rife that the global steel industry is now on its road to recovery, following the reports announced by the World Steel Association.

According to its reports, the world crude steel output recently witnessed its all time high, following the increased orders that restarted the idled capacity of the steel mills.

It is to be noted that the crude steel production this August was about 106.5 million tonnes contrary to the deplorable figures that rocked the steel industry, the previous year.

Hence, the encouraging figures of the world steel output definitely throw a flood of light on the fact, that the world is finally coming out of the aftermath of its worst downturns ever, that created a havoc in the global economy just a few months back!

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Tata Steel Awarded the UKTI Business Award 2009

Thursday, September 24th, 2009

Tata Steel, one of the pioneer steel companies of the world has been graced by the UK Trade & Investment India Business Award 2009 for its outstanding contribution in the sphere of Corporate Social Responsibility.

The esteemed award was collected by Partha Sengupta, Vice-president, Corporate Services and Satish Pilai, Chief, Corporate Sustainability Services in person, at Mumbai.

The coveted UKTI India Business Awards appreciate the accomplishments of UK and Indian companies which have been formulating and nurturing innovative ways of business transactions between the two nations.

Needless to say, it is a landmark achievement for Tata Steel and not just another feather in their cap!

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Hyundai Steel Collaborates with BHP Billiton for Iron Ore Supply Deal

Sunday, September 13th, 2009

Hyundai Steel, one of the prominent steel-makers in South Korea, recently signed eight-year iron ore supply deal with BHP Billiton, the second largest mining company of the world. As per the agreement, BHP Billiton would be delivering 22 million tonnes of iron ore within a time span of 2009-2017.

The deal has probably seen the light of the day after Billiton’s prime competitor, Rio Tinto employed a 33-per cent price cut in its recent annual contract price with Nippon Steel Corp of Japan and, Posco of South Korea, in comparison to the previous year’s price.

The speculations are rife that Billiton has yet not disclosed the price agreed to in the contractual agreement.

Nevertheless, this collaboration is expected to bring about a constructive transformation in the future of steel building construction all through the globe!

Definitely something to look forward to in the future of steel buildings construction.

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Carrying Forward the Lineage – WTC Steel Remnants

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009

The Black Day in the history of the world is about to mark its eighth anniversary. The collapse of the colossal Twin Towers of the World Trade Center shattered millions of hearts, and wreaked havoc in about a million plus families in almost all the corners of the world!

Though the world is trying to cope with the aftermath of one of the most disastrous terrorist attacks in the history of mankind, the dark images of the fateful day of September 11, 2001 still haunt countless minds. As the world embarks on its journey forward, a budding campaign under the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, is on its way to promote the reuse of the World Trade Center steel debris.

The campaign is aimed at engineering memorials for commemorating the World Trade Center attacks. The mammoth size wreckage is presently lying in an 80,000 square-foot hangar, Hangar 17 at the Kennedy International Airport and is awaiting its distribution and subsequent reuse. Applications are being received at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey in considerable numbers.

Isn’t it an incredible way of putting the remnants of a memorable steel structure to some real good use? Memorials made of steel would be a perfect way to make the memories of WTC attacks eternal and not let it get lost in the apathetic persistence of time.

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Hyundai Steel Vouches for Greener Steel Mills

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009

Hyundai Steel, the second largest steel maker in South Korea tapping the nerve of steelmakers, has decided upon building greener steel mills for the sake of environment and for combating the rising energy costs. This marks another achievement in the realm of prefabricated steel buildings.

Hyundai Steel plans to get a tightly closed raw material processing system and by doing so, it looks forward to not only reducing the industrial noise, but also scattering of industrial waste like fugitive dust etc. The World’s first closed raw material processing system as it is touted to be, will help reduce the green house emissions and also the losses that are incurred owing to open-air yards storage due to wind and rain.

The South Korean steelmaker spent some 400 billion won(US $ 321 million) for making the green steel mill, a reality. The closed raw material processing system would do all its procedures like unloading, conveying and storing the raw materials under air-tight conditions which would reduce pollution and make the steel-making process more efficient.

A revolutionary endeavor, the green steel mill is a commendable effort by Hyundai Steel and has set an example for others steel producers. Hope this turns out to be a catalyst for the emerging popularity of steel building structures around the world.

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