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Constructing with Steel
Benefits of Constructing with Steel Building a building or other structure using steel has a number of different benefits. These benefits are in part why steel has become the most common metal used in construction in the industrial, commercial, and even residential industries. While steel has dominated the industrial and commercial sectors for quite some time, it’s only…
Read MoreSelf-Sufficient Buildings
What to Add to a Steel Building to Make it Self-Sufficient? More and more people are starting to think about going off the grid and living in a self-sufficient home. These autonomous buildings provide freedom from utility companies, which means virtually no utility bills. However, making your steel building self-sufficient isn’t going to be easy, nor,…
Read MoreChinese Steel Exports Continue to Grow
Chinese Steel Exports Continue to Grow The steel industry was once mostly based in England and, later, the United States. Today, however, half of the steel used around the world is produced in China. The rising export of steel from China is, in fact, one of the factors that is redefining the global steel market.…
Read MoreA Building for Just About Anything
The Versatility of Steel Buildings Steel buildings are one of the most versatile structures you will ever find. These buildings can be used for a wide range of things thanks to their structural properties. These buildings can be used for everything from farm buildings and industrial work to office buildings and churches. Here are just a…
Read MoreFirst 3D Printed Steel Bridge
The World’s First 3D Printed Steel Bridge The Netherlands is preparing to change how steel bridges are created. Instead of people using cranes and putting in hours of work, robots may now build bridges using advanced 3D printers. These printers will be able to create steel using raw materials. The end result will be the world’s first…
Read MoreWeird Items Made from Steel
Unusual Items Made of Steel Steel can be used to create a wide variety of useful, common objects, but it’s also been used to make some very unusual, very different things, too. Here are a few of these really cool things made out of steel. Art Of course, there’s art made out of steel, but some…
Read MoreHow to Build A Fishing Cabin
If you love to fish, you may love the idea of spending hours alone at your own fishing cabin. You can get away from society and simply immerse yourself in nature. All you’ll hear is the whirl of your pole, the splash of the fish, and the amazing sounds of nature. If you’d love to…
Read MoreRock and Brews Paia
Rock & Brews, Pa’ia, Hawaii History The Rock & Brews chain of restaurants was founded by Dave Furano, a rock and roll concert promoter who had worked with some of the biggest names in the business.
Read MoreThe Going Green Movement
Did you know that more steel is recycled every year than any other material? In fact, if you combined all of the other recycled materials on Earth, there would still be more recycled steel in a year. Out of all the materials recycled in 2012, it made up 88 percent of the total; the other…
Read MoreFrank Lloyd Wright and the Use of Steel in Buildings
Frank Lloyd Wright is one of the most famous architects of the modern age. His work was a major departure from what his contemporaries were creating. He made use of reinforced concrete, steel, and other materials to create amazing buildings like Fallingwater, one of his most famous residences. However, due to the unorthodox design, Fallingwater…
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