COST OF CONSTRUCTION
Steel framing systems are used as cost effective solutions for buildings compared to wood building with ( no hidden costs). Framing is about 20-25% of total cost of any construction project and the MOST important part of any project. Panelised steel framing comes fully framed as individual walls directly from the factory to the site instead of manually erecting the studs and tracks. This results in bringing down the framing timeline by 60%-65%, cutting down carrying cost.
Many developers and home owners are in favour of steel construction because they are able to complete their final project faster saving on high lender interest rates. Builders also save on Labor costs.

SHORTER PROJECT TIMELINES
Components are fabricated offsite to precise specifications, which cuts down the time on the job site reducing delays from the weather. In comparison to stick-frame construction, penalisation is faster because of the enhanced efficiency of both the product and the process.
Panelised steel building construction circumvents the constraints of traditional wood construction and significantly speeds up the timeline of the construction process.
In contrast to the traditional construction process, steel can reduce framing time by 60%-65%. With panelised steel construction, an entire wall frame can be erected rather than installing single studs, within few days than weeks.

LOWER CONSTRUCTION FINANCING COST
As stated above, in cost of construction the framing timeline reduces drastically by (60% – 65%) with panelised steel framing. This means you can finish your
project much faster. Therefore, significantly reducing the construction timelines and interest costs.

HIGHER QUALITY BUILDING
How is high quality achieved using steel?
Steel panels are custom designed by the engineers and manufactured in the factory, maintaining the desired standards, providing no errors and high-quality assurance.
Because of machine-cut panels we can achieve accurate measurements according to the design, with aesthetically pleasing finish with a wider range of surface finishes.

HELPS IN SUSTAINING ENVIRONMENT
The Steel Recycling Institute, SRI reports that steel is recycled more than paper, plastic, glass, copper, lead, and aluminium combined.
The World Steel Association states that the steel industry has reduced energy consumption since the 1970s in the manufacture of steel by 50%. This directly relates to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.

(DID YOU KNOW?)
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA documents that the North American Steel industry has reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 47%.

HIGHLY DURABLE AND INCREASED LIFESPAN
The steel framing system easily adapts to new loading conditions, vertical expansion, and changes in owner requirements, providing for a new life beyond its original design, and further extending its lifespan.
Steel is made to last longer than many other building materials. As noted by the Steel Framing Industry Association, with the proper coating and construction techniques, the protective barrier over steel will last nearly 700 years, even under extreme conditions such as near aggressive salt-laden waters.

What makes steel buildings last?
Durable and dimensionally-stable steel buildings last a long time because of the comprehensive and tensile strength that protects them from seismic forces, severe winds, and heavy snow or rain.

MOISTURE/ MOLD RESISTANT
Preventing exposure to susceptible materials during a flood or even under normal conditions in some areas is critical to preventing mould, mildew, and structural deterioration.
Steel is inorganic. It will not function as a food source for mould. Further, steel is dimensionally stable in a moist environment. Walls and floors remain plumb and level in a wet environment.
Ventilation is efficiently built into a steel-framed design, and energy efficiency is maintained or increased due to steel’s inorganic properties.
Steel is dimensionally stable and does not expand or contract with changes in moisture content. Steel will not warp, split, crack or creep when exposed to the elements.

FIRE RESISTANT
Steel is one of the inherently Non-combustible Materials for construction, which improves the fire performance of mid/high-rise buildings.
By adopting Steel, the structure type changes from Category V to Category III. Hence, the fire water demand reduces, eliminating the requirement for additional fire water tanks to be constructed.
Building Construction Types: Fire Resistance Ratings

• Type I- Fire Resistive
• Type II- Non-combustible or protected Non-combustible
• Type III- Ordinary (Exterior protected)
• Type IV- Heavy timber (Older buildings made from thick lumber)
• Type V- Wood framing (Modern buildings with combustible framing and roofs)

DID YOU KNOW?
Recent research demonstrate that the overall stiffness and strength of steel walls can be significantly greater than the values currently indicated in available design guidelines and that steel walls can be utilized to resist blast loads/threats (load applied to a structure from a blast wave that comes immediately after an explosion).
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EARTHQUAKE RESISTANCE
Metal studs greatly increase strength and make steel structures more resilient to high winds, earthquakes, and natural disasters.
According to the World Steel Association, ductile buildings are safer as they dissipate energy from seismic waves. They can undergo plastic deformations without complete structural failure during an earthquake.
The law of inertia states that seismic waves will exert less force on a building that is lighter in weight, which makes it important, for buildings, to be made of light and flexible materials such as steel that can ‘bend’ with the movement of earthquakes. On average, steel buildings are 60 to 70 percent lighter and 10 times stronger than other buildings.

DID YOU KNOW?
The Northridge Earthquake, measuring 6.7 on the Richter scale, affected the Los Angeles area and caused widespread damage. And there were ‘No Steel Building’ collapses during the Earthquake.
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TERMITE RESISTANCE
Steel prevents destruction caused by vermin, the need for chemical treatments that can pose health hazards, and the cost of pest control. It can resist termites in nearly any climate or building type.
Steel framing helps to ensure a strong, very long-lasting final product that prevents termites from weakening a building’s overall structure. Also, it is not prone to any of the drawbacks of timber, including wet or dry rot, warping, or burning.
The International Residential Code (IRC) suggests that steel is a recommended termite resistant alternative to wood for construction, as it promises a ‘healthier’ building with no chemical termite control needed.

DID YOU KNOW?
Each year, damages of around $2 billion are incurred due to termite infestations in the United States and represent a significant threat to the long-term resilience of building throughout most of the US, particularly in warmer climates