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

Structural steel is the market leader for offices,  thanks to benefits such as:

• Flexible spaces thanks to long  column-free areas, allowing tenants to tailor their work environment to their specific needs
• Faster construction, reducing overall project duration, labor and general condition costs, and allowing for earlier building occupancy
• Lower operating costs thanks to efficient HVAC integration, less space to heat and cool and a maintenance-free framing system
• Enhanced framing quality through the use of  a long-lasting, durable, high-quality material fabricated off-site to tight tolerances
• Adaptability, as a steel framing system is simpler to expand or remodel - from large occupancy use changes to small changes such as adding a staircase
• Reduced  foundation loads, column footprints and overall project costs thanks to steel's lightweight properties
• Freedom of architectural expression through more transparent façades, architecturally exposed elements and open, unobtrusive assemblies
• Sustainable construction using a fully recycled, locally supplied material while reducing construction waste

RESOURCES

1. Office Building Successes:
   1. SALT LAKE CITY PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
   2. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Campus, Seattle, WA
   3. Christy Webber Landscapes Greenworks, Chicago, IL - 2008 IDEAS2 Winner 
   4. Lamar Construction Headquarters, Hudsonville, MI
2. Prototypes of Steel Framed Offices 
3. Innovative systems in structural steel