Hot Rolled Steel Coil – $694 per tonne
Hot Rolled Steel Plate – $808 per tonne
Cold Rolled Steel Coil – $789 per tonne
Steel Wire Rod – $683 per tonne
Medium Steel Sections – $795 per tonne

World Steel Raw Material and Energy Prices are as follows :

Therm Coal – $123 per tonne
Cooking Coal – $144.8 per ton
Iron Ore – 182 C/dmtu
Natural Gas – $314.3 per 000m3
Steel Scrap – 7.07 C/KwH

Source : http://www.steelonthenet.com/price_info.html
http://www.steelonthenet.com/commodity_prices.html

The prices of steel fluctuate with time and may change with rise and fall in the industry. Steel is used for many more purposes than just construction and is available in many forms.

Steel Building Taxes and Deductions

The Federal Energy Policy Act of 2005 allows for a tax deduction of $1.80 per square foot on energy efficient buildings in United States. The steel buildings that are well insulated are liable for a tax deduction for their commercial building according to the policy. The deduction can be claimed by the owner of the building. However, the tenant of the steel building can also claim the deduction if they hold some part of construction expenditure in the metal building. The lighting and energy saving system that you install in your building should save on building’s energy and power cost upto 50% or more.

The agenda of the conference boasts of a varied number of presentations, technical sessions, practical seminars by top names in the steel building industry as well as extensive expo of the latest evolutions in steel building product & service lineage, making it an absolute no miss for all those involved in  either education, designing or construction of steel buildings.

Registration for the Conference – Now open!

The registrations are currently open at www.aisc.org/nascc. The detailed schedule of events, lined up at the conference can also be found here.

Sessions like “The Construction Market: Rebounding from a Recession or Mired in a Depression?” by AISC Vice President John Cross, “50 Tips for Designing Constructable Steel Buildings” by Clifford Schwinger will be the highlights of the Conference. On the other hand, practical seminars will provide the attendees with an enormous source of practical and reliable information on latest designs and construction techniques in the steel building industry. An additional treat for the attendees will be a visual presentation on the city of Pittsburgh, highlighting  the architectural innovations made in the city and some of its most notable places build with steel.

The Conference is a great opportunity for builders, designers, fabricators and all those related to the steel building industry to learn, share and connect. Apart from seminars and sessions planned for the steel building professionals, the conference, the conference  is also going to be a great networking and idea exchanging place for all those present.

So what are you waiting for? Get yourself registered and grab the chance to get all information on the latest tidings, products and trends in the steel building industry.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.