Steel is critical simply because no other material has the same unique combination of strength, formability and versatility. New generations of steel continue to be developed that make it possible for manufacturers and builders to implement durable, lightweight designs. Going forward, materials that are ever stronger and meet higher environmental standards will be needed.

Steel users will benefit of advantages as following:

• Steel is the world’s most widely used metallic construction material. An important reason for this is steel’s combination of competitive price and high performance
• Steel gives off no emissions that can damage human health
• Buildings with steel frames offer good safety, high comfort and satisfactory sound insulation. Steel does not retain damp which – in the long term – may cause allergies and health problems.
• Steel has a long useful life
• Steel can be used advantageously where high hygiene standards are required e.g. in the food industry and healthcare
• Steel copes with extreme environments, e.g. corrosive liquids or high heat or pressure
• All steel can be recycled and reused − over and over again
• Steel’s magnetic properties mean that steel products can be dismantled easily and sorted for recycling or reuse