Market information
Steel still the first choice framing solution
The latest cost comparison study for commercial buildings proves that structural steel framing solutions are faster to build and more cost effective than reinforced concrete alternatives and have been so since the first study in 1993.
Construction costs relative to inflation
The long term competitiveness of steel has been achieved by a commitment to productivity and quality improvements achieved by investment in research and development, technical support for designers and in new fabricating technology across the constructional steelwork sector.
Market share trend in UK multi-storey construction
Cost effectiveness is one of the many advantages of structural steelwork. This position is reflected in another long established independent industry-standard survey, which has measured the relative market share of structural frames annually since 1980.
