When we imagine the construction of a school or an apartment building, our imagination most often draws familiar pictures: concrete slabs, brickwork, a forest of scaffolding. However, the quiet revolution in the construction industry is already changing this landscape. Its main character is steel, a material that has ceased to be just an element of industrial workshops and skyscrapers and is increasingly entering the sphere of social and housing construction. Why are steel structures becoming the choice for buildings where safety, speed and caring for people are especially important?
Speed and precision: Responding to the challenges of time
One of the most pressing problems of modern society is the need to quickly build high—quality social infrastructure. The growth of cities, the need to resettle the emergency fund, the need for new schools and kindergartens — these tasks require immediate solutions. Here, steel demonstrates an undeniable advantage.
The technology of light steel thin-walled structures (LSTC) allows you to assemble buildings like a complex but precise constructor. All elements are designed and manufactured at the factory with the highest precision, and only their installation takes place on the construction site. This reduces construction time by 30-40% compared to traditional methods, minimizes "wet" processes and the human factor, reducing the risk of errors. For a municipality that needs to quickly build a new school by the start of the school year, this is not just a convenience, but a critically important property.
Safety and durability: a strength you won't see
The myth of the reliability of massive, heavy materials is firmly rooted in the public consciousness. But calculations and practice prove the opposite. The steel frame has a unique combination of tensile strength and flexibility. This makes the building extremely earthquake-resistant: in case of tremors, the steel frame will not collapse, but will bend, absorbing energy, which gives precious seconds for the evacuation of people.
In addition, steel, unlike wood, is not susceptible to rot, mold and insect attacks. It does not burn, although it can lose strength at extremely high temperatures, which is offset by the use of special flame-retardant coatings (flame retardants). This ensures a long service life of the building without loss of structural qualities.
Ecology and comfort: caring for the planet and man
Modern construction is unthinkable without environmental responsibility. And here, steel also has weighty arguments. Firstly, it is 100% recyclable without loss of quality, which minimizes waste. Secondly, the steel frame makes it easy to integrate any modern insulation materials, creating
