Supplying Steel to Your State DOT: What Manufacturers Need to Know
Steel is integral to infrastructure in the United States and around the world. As a crucial component of bridges, structures, guardrails, signs and sign supports, concrete reinforcement, work-zone management, railways and much more, every state’s Department of Transportation (DOT) has a high demand for steel. This isn’t “just any steel,” though. If you want to […]
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The Impact of Nippon Steel’s Acquisition of U.S. Steel
Now, nearly a year since Nippon Steel’s acquisition of U.S. Steel was finalized, we’re moving past the speculation as to what the acquisition will mean, and we’re now actually seeing the impact of the $15B deal on domestic steel supply. The Basics of the Acquisition The structure of the deal is intended to accomplish two […]
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Section 232 Tariffs & Its Impact on Steel Supply
As many expected at the time, the 2024 presidential election’s impact on manufacturing was substantial, particularly with the raising of Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum. Let’s take a closer look at these tariffs and how they’re influencing the steel industry in America. What is Section 232? According to the Bureau of Industry and […]
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How Steel Contributes to Disaster-Resistant Structures
The strength, durability, flexibility, sustainability, and sheer abundance of steel make it extremely popular in the construction industry, as steel-framed buildings can be built quickly, last an exceptionally long time with minimal maintenance, and come with the lowest carbon footprint of any other building material (namely wood and concrete). Plus, structural steel helps buildings resist […]
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Utilizing Recycled Steel in Construction and Manufacturing
More than 90% of all metal products are made of steel. With a material that prevalent and prominent, it’s an understatement to say it’s important for steel to be sustainable. And it is. Steel is one of the most environmentally friendly materials on the planet and is considered a green construction material. One of the […]
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Guide to Carbon vs. Alloy Steel: Which is Right for You?
Carbon steel and alloy steel have a lot in common: they’re abundant, versatile, durable, and 100% recyclable. Even among the commonalities, though, they start to differ. There are more than 3,500 grades of steel, so how do you know which steel is right for your project? The first thing to consider is whether you’ll be […]
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Steel Framing vs. Wood Framing: Benefits for Modern Construction
Framing in construction is essential to every structure. It is, literally, the frame onto which everything else is built. You could think of it as a building’s skeleton. The frame supports the roof and shingles, attaches to the foundation, and holds the floors, ceilings, walls, windows, doors, cabinets, décor, and more in place. The two […]
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How to Find the Right Industrial Steel Supplier: Key Factors to Consider
Finding a steel supplier that has what you need, when you need it, and reliably gets it to you on time makes it much easier for you to continue your operations as usual without needing to worry about where your steel is. But how do you know which supplier is best for you? Here are […]
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Demystifying How Steel is Made
In the simplest of terms, steel is a combination of iron and carbon, but how iron and carbon (and other alloying elements) come together to create steel with different properties and characteristics is a far more complex matter. Steel is the most significant and extensively used construction material on the planet, as evidenced by its […]
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Industry 4.0 Adoption and Its Impact on Steel Supply
Industry 4.0 has drastically changed almost every industry globally, and the steel industry, despite being one of the world’s oldest industries, is no exception. Let’s explore how Industry 4.0 is shaping and revolutionizing the steel industry. What is Industry 4.0 and How Does it Relate to the Steel Industry? Often referred to as the fourth […]
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