1. Introduction

The pride, security and value a new home represents is very much a function of the construction materials, methods, and skills of the builders.

When steel construction techniques are used to construct residential dwellings, a purchasers strain and anxiety is reduced.  That is because steel technologies and material properties allow homes to be constructed rapidly yet with a distinctive quality that is right for individuals and families.

The application of steel technologies to construct dwellings allows durable homes to be constructed in a variety of sizes, shapes and price ranges to suit the users needs.

When a designer uses steel construction there are a wide range of steel solutions available, each one backed by a substantial infrastructure of design information. Established and efficient supply chains support this to ensure that projects are delivered on time, on budget and at high quality.

When purchasing a solution using steel technologies, the purchaser can know that the dwelling will be constructed with techniques that are rapid, safe, tested, sustainable and repeatable all over the modern world.

Structural framing systemsStructural elementsNon-structural elements including:
  • Cold formed
  • Hot formed
  • beams
  • columns
  • floors
  • walls
  • External envelope
  • Internal finishes
  • Fixtures & fittings ( ie ducting)
  • Modular
  • Panels
  • Cassettes
  • Volumetric
  • cladding systems
  • roofing systems
  • ceiling systems
  • partitions systems

Steel construction has the following attributes in the residential sector:

Sustainability:Construction:Performance:
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Efficient Materials Use
  • Minimum Waste
  • Ability to be Recycled
  • Future Adaptability
  • Long Life
  • Reduced disruption on site
  • Reduced Costs
  • Reduced Time on Site
  • Increased Productivity
  • Certainty of Budget and Programme
  • Safer Construction
  • Higher Quality
  • Suitable for confined sites
  • Acoustic
  • Penetrations & Balconies
  • Structural Details
  • Foundations
  • Security
  • Minimum practical floor depth