Steel is traditionally associated with high-rise buildings like the
Palazzo, as well as bridges and other structures that demand high strength-to-weight ratios. And for good reason: Steel delivers durability, offers the opportunity for cost savings, and often speeds the plow of large-scale construction.
After reading this article, you should be able to:
- Understand new materials and construction approaches affecting the specification, design,
- Describe the various attributes of light-gauge steel and integrated metal building systems.
- Compare the benefits and drawbacks of various approaches to structural and finish steel building systems.
- List typical benefits of steel and metal building systems for three or more building typologies or market segments.