The most important steel-using industry in the world is the construction industry, which accounts for more than fifty per cent of the steel demand around the world. From high rise buildings to schools and car parks, steel is used for strength. It is also used in cladding and on roofs of houses.

By 2050, the world's population is expected to increase by two billion people, increasing demand for urbanisation. With the need for infrastructure and buildings continuing to grow in demand around the world, using natural resources is also increasing.

Steel manufacturers are now focusing on construction solutions that are energy-efficient, reducing their carbon footprint. Steel buildings are a top choice because the material is readily available, it's safe and it's affordable. It is also exceptionally strong, durable, recyclable and versatile. This enables improved environmental performance through the life cycle of the building.

Modern steel is used in numerous applications from the build of steel buildings to bridges, plants, schools, universities and more. When it comes to the construction industry, steel is used in so many applications including the design and planning of steel buildings from skyscrapers to shopping malls.

Graham Barral, the Director at Atlantic Steel Buildings, said “Steel is used in so many areas of a build from providing a strong frame to roofing, in fact, steel makes up twenty-five per cent of a buildings materials. Whether it's reinforcing bars or roofing sheets, steel is strong, durable and a cost-effective and reliable building material.”

In addition to steel buildings, steel is used in building tunnels and bridges, to building petrol stations, airports, schools, community centres, hospitals and more.
There are many benefits to steel buildings from the steel being recyclable and reusable to enabling energy efficiency in construction projects and buildings and being strong to being lightweight and reducing foundations.

Further steel means using less material for the build, which is a resource saver, reducing the impact on the environment. It is flexible and works with other materials, while being earthquake resistant, helps speed up building time and is exceptionally durable. Steel buildings continue to remain in high demand throughout the United Kingdom with no project being too big or too small for Atlantic Steel Buildings in 2022.

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