Steel framing has recently come to the forefront as one of the best and most feasible alternative building materials for residential and commercial construction.

Steel is a superior construction material with many benefits such as: longer life expectancy, low life-cycle costs and greater durability. Steel also creates aesthetically beautiful buildings and keeps the environment beautiful by virtue of it's green attributes. Architects love it for it's versatility in design and consistency as a product.

MATERIAL QUALITY
• Resistant to environmental factors such as climate, seismic activity and insects
• Inorganic - it won't rot, warp, split, crack, creep or shrink
• Non-combustible
• Dimensionally stable and will not contract or expand wth moisture
• Durable and guarantees performance over time
• Has the highest strength-to-weight ratio of any building material, and a longer life expectancy

TECHNICAL ADVANTAGES
• Pre-designed and pre-engineered, it can be adapted to suit client needs
• Easy installation – erected easily with unskilled/semi-skilled manpower

FINANCIAL ADVANTAGES
• Quick installation means no interest charges on contract financing
• Stable steel prices on the international market enables long-term project budgeting

ADVANTAGES FOR BUILDERS
• High strength/low weight material means easier handling and transportation
• The speed of erecting is faster and construction time more predictable
• Discounts on builders' risk insurance result in savings
• Straight walls and square corners are achieved
• Doors and windows open and close with ease
• Less chance of foundation problems - (less weight means less problems)

HOME OWNER ADVANTAGES
• It is non-toxic and allergy free
• There is no construction waste and steel is 100% recyclable
• The highly durable material ensures no jammed doors and windows, no wavy walls or sagging roof lines
• Fire safety benefits because it does not burn

ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY
Steel is 100% recyclable and steelmakers recycle about 500 million tons of steel annually. It takes 60% less energy to produce steel from scrap than from iron ore. The waste from the manufacturing plant and from building sites is recyclable, resulting in minimal wastage.