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Structural Steel can be Rapidly Designed, Fabricated and Erected

Structural Steel efficiently meets acoustic requirements.

Structural steel framing achieves low floor-to-floor solutions with ideal bay sizes for apartments and condominiums.

When left exposed, structural steel can express form, integrity and beauty in buildings while simultaneously demonstrating function and strength.

Structural steel allows for endless opportunities to create beautiful, iconic spaces and places.

Structural Steel can be curved to enhance the beauty and functionality of buildings.

Building Information Modeling

Buildings designed in structural steel offer superior performance in extreme events.

Steel provides long-term durability.

Structural steel has unique and distinct advantages over other building materials.

Structural Steel is the Cost Leader

Thanks to its long-span capabilities, speedy construction and resilience, structural steel is ideal for creating strong, secure data centers.

Design Smarter With Steel.

Structural steel can successfully accomplish any design the architect and structural engineer can imagine--from a simple, functional structure to a complex, visually stunning masterpiece.

AISC fabricator and erector certification brings value to any steel project.

Structural steel offers simplified facade attchments.

Structural steel buildings perform well when exposed to fire.

Structural steel buildings can be much more easily modified than competing framing systems.

Structural steel simplifies satisfying green codes, standards and rating system requirements.

Structural steel framing systems satisfy current healthcare requirements while providing flexibility to meet future demands.

Structural steel is a high-quality material that contributes to a high-quality building.

From low-rise suburban facilities to a flagship downtown high-rises, structural steel can help hotels get the most out of their space.

Innovate with Structural Steel

Documenting Structural Steel's Recycled and Regional Content.

Environmental Product Declarations for Fabricated Structural Steel.

Structural Steel provides long-term durability with lower-life cycle costs.

Structural Steel is Produced and Fabricated in America

Modular construction practices paired with steel's advanced prefabrication capabilities can help shorten construction schedules.

Structural steel framing is all business when it comes to office buildings of any size.

Steel is a durable, economical and aesthetically pleasing framing material for parking structures.

Early fabricator involvement captures the full benefits of structural steel.

A collection of projects that innovate beyond conventionally framed, connected, and built structural steel that have changed the way designers approach projects.

Structural steel framing systems are commonly used in religious buildings and provide a unique combination of large open spaces and inspiring architectural expression.

Structural steel framing systems provide a unique combination of long spans, open floor spaces and clean lines to bring out the best in retail projects.

Structural steel framing meets the tight schedule demands of schools.

Structural steel is exceptional in addressing building serviceability requirements under both normal and extreme conditions.

Specialty Homes

Structural steel's ability to easily handle cantilevers and long spans makes it the perfect choice for sports facilities and stadiums.

Understanding the structural steel supply chain to increase project value.

Structural Steel: The Premier Green Construction Material

Why use structural steel? Here are the top ten reasons:

Properly designed structural steel framing systems can reduce building energy consumption.

Structural Steel allows transportation terminals to overcome tight budget and schedule constraints while allowing for extraordinary architecture.

Structural steel framing can achieve low floor-to-floor heights and ideal bay sizes for university residence halls.

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