Why Steel
General Contractor
Welcome to the new Why Steel
Here you will find a selection of resources for general contractors that focus on the many benefits that a structural steel framing system can bring to any building project. Please feel free to browse the content below, as well as all of the Why Steel resource pages. If you have questions, need technical assistance, innovative solutions, or tools to make structural steel design even better, contact The Steel Solutions Center.
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Accelerated Construction
Structural Steel can be Rapidly Designed, Fabricated and Erected
Project Delivery Methods
Early fabricator involvement captures the full benefits of structural steel.
High-Quality Construction
Structural steel is a high-quality material that contributes to a high-quality building.
Construction Costs
Structural Steel is the Cost Leader
Lower Risk
Selecting a structural steel framing system and engaging a structural steel fabricator reduces the risk exposure of the general contractor.
Sustainability
Structural Steel: The Premier Green Construction Material
Made in America
Structural Steel is Produced and Fabricated in America
Project Benefits
What benefits does steel bring to the project?
Projects Gallery
A collection of projects that innovate beyond conventionally framed, connected, and built structural steel that have changed the way designers approach projects.
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