Introduction:

The term ‘sustainability’ denotes the ability to maintain usage of a material or resource (natural/man-made) over a period of time without it having any adverse effects on the surrounding biodiversity. In ecology, a sustainable system is a system whose biodiversity and productivity are preserved overtime for the generations to come whereas in industries, sustainability means a continuous usage of a material that does not bring any harm to its surrounding environment i.e. soil, people, flora & fauna, etc.

Why Sustainable development?

The goal of sustainable development is to fulfill the needs of today, without compromising the needs of tomorrow. Stabilizing and reducing carbon emissions is the key to living within environmental limits and conserving it, eventually leaving our future generations a sustainable planet to live in.

Is steel sustainable?

Surprisingly, it is not a well-known fact in the debate surrounding green and sustainable construction that steel products like steel saria and steel angle are some of the most eco-friendly materials used in construction projects. National legislations have increased the pressure for low carbon construction and all the leading mild steel channel suppliers in India happily followed suit. Mild steel brings numerous fiscal and environmental benefits to its audience and therefore, it plays a critical role in our progress towards a more sustainable future.

Following are the 7 reasons why steel is sustainable?

1) TMT steel reduces resource usage

We develop higher quality steels equipped with higher tensile strength and a lower carbon footprint by increasing our understanding of TMT steel’s usage with enhancements in steel processing. This helps reduce the amount of steel used for construction.

2) Speed of construction

One of steel’s key benefits for the construction industry is the speed at which it can be erected, and is often the reason for its use as a raw material in the construction process. The shorter construction periods afforded by the usage of mild steel saria and TMT steel angle has made it easier to increase business savings and generate a higher return on investment.

3) Steel fabrication

The fabrication of steel is becoming increasingly efficient, both in terms of the overall process and environmental output. The usage of computer-generated designs and detailing has rapidly increased the standard of steel fabrication.

4) Health and Safety

Prolonged exposure to steel has no health repercussions on our biology. Being a biodegradable material with high tensile strength, the usage of steel in construction projects has been free and without restrictions.

5) Recycling and reuse

Steel can be reused and recycled repeatedly. One of the key benefits gained by mild steel channel suppliers is the steel’s ability to be re-fashioned into any architectural structure. Close to 99 percent of all steel material is easily recovered from the demolition sites and is recycled for another project, leaving a minimum carbon footprint.

6) Steel is long-term

Long span steel has obvious long-term benefits, as it increases the life-span of a building. The benefits of long-span steel include:

• Reduced foundation costs
• Reduced steel erection times.
• Facilitating more integrated buildings

7) Steel’s contribution to the built environment

Probably the most important of our 7 reasons; it is not only steel as a material that can contribute to more sustainable construction industry but the products that are produced from steel, during their lifetime, can make our building assets more efficient, more effective and more sustainable.

Conclusion:

For the longest time, wood and rock were used extensively to construct structures across the world. While highly sustainable, most of these structures did not stand the test of time. Steel comes imbibed with the best of both worlds as it inherits all its natural sustainability and the man-made designs and detailing makes the material more durable and longer-lasting than its wooden counterparts.

Leverage the power of sustainable steel to build your most ambitious architectural project. Get the highest quality of TMT steel from one of the top mild steel channel suppliers in India, Shreeji Steels. Connect with us at sales@shreejisteelcorp.com or visit https://shreejisteelcorp.com/contact-us/ for more information.