If you’re developing a new self-storage facility, you’re likely wondering which materials will be best for your project in terms of aesthetics, maintenance, longevity and cost. Metal is a key component of most buildings in this industry, but why does it dominate the landscape, especially when there are so many other options from which to…
Earlier this year, US construction giant Trimble and its modelling software arm Tekla joined ResponsibleSteel. Here, Technical Manager Mick Hodgson explains what this means and where steel sits within a net zero future for the built environment industries. It’s no secret that the carbon impact of construction is coming under even greater scrutiny. There’s plenty…
The framing system for Bone Structure homes is made of steel tubes manufactured in factories and designed to connect together on-site. Photo courtesy Bone Structure. It was the aspiration of Stanford’s Atmosphere and Energy Program director to live in a net-zero home that was “strong, durable and could withstand a major earthquake, as well as…
