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The miraculous world of steel and the future of building design

constructsteel interviewed Ron Klemencic, CEO of Magnusson Klemencic Associates (MKA), following his keynote presentation, “The beautiful, amazing, miraculous world of steel.” A globally recognised leader in structural engineering, Klemencic is known for his work on some of the most ambitious and technically complex buildings around the world. In this conversation, he reflects on the role of steel in transforming modern architecture and construction.

Civil & industrial

Steel prescribed to create striking cantilevered holistic setting for the Alice L. Walton School of Medicine

Scheduled to open for students in autumn 2025, Alice L. Walton School of Medicine will integrate conventional medicine with proven holistic practices and its building is designed to reflect this ethos with a hidden steel backbone.

University of Luxembourg wins constructsteel 2024 Innovation Award for pioneering steel-to-timber connectors

At the 2024 constructsteel conference, the University of Luxembourg received the Innovation of the Year Award for its development of steel-to-timber shear connectors—a key enabler for demountable, reusable steel-timber composite flooring systems.

Taipei 101, Taiwan's tallest skyscraper
Infrastructure

How steel helps Taiwan's tallest building, Taipei 101, survive earthquakes and other extreme weather events

A combination of concrete reinforced with steel and a golden steel sphere tuned mass damper helped Taipei 101, named for its 101 floors, survive Taiwan's fiercest earthquake in 25 years.

constructsteel Awards

The construction industry is and will continue to remain the steel industry's largest customer and constructsteel aims to increase the share of steel in this sector.

The role of steel in the Oohi West Bridge Viaduct

Interview with Mr. Eiji Takada, Managing Executive Officer at FaB-Tech Japan. Discover how steel enabled rapid construction and minimal traffic disruption in the Oohi West Bridge Viaduct project—an innovative infrastructure solution in western Japan.

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13 May 2025

May constructsteel newsletter

This month’s constructsteel newsletter features an Expert Q&A with Christoph Odenbreit on the University of Luxembourg’s groundbreaking steel-to-timber connectors, winner of our 2024 Innovation Award. In our latest project story, we explore how steel is vital in ensuring the resilience of Taipei 101, Taiwan’s tallest building, against earthquakes. Don't miss construction market trends across four regions, shedding light on current dynamics, and as always, the latest industry news and headlines.

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7 April 2025

April constructsteel newsletter

This month’s constructsteel newsletter features an interview on Japan’s Oohi West Bridge Viaduct project, where steel enabled rapid, low-disruption construction. Discover the benefits of steel-timber hybrid buildings in our latest video, and read about Manchester United’s plans for a new steel-based stadium. We also explore how strategic M&A is shaping the construction sector, alongside market trends and industry news.

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6 March 2025

March constructsteel newsletter

Our March 2025 constructsteel newsletter features an expert Q&A with Andrew Phillips of Arup on the award-winning Naala Badu project, insights into leveraging data in real estate, a showcase of Shanghai's Expo Cultural Park transformation, market trends, news headlines, and stay tuned for award nominations opening soon.

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10 February 2025

February constructsteel newsletter

The February 2025 constructsteel newsletter features an expert Q&A with Andrew Phillips of Arup on the award-winning Naala Badu project, insights into leveraging data in real estate, a showcase of Shanghai's Expo Cultural Park transformation, market trends, news headlines, and stay tuned for award nominations opening soon.

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11 December 2024

January constructsteel newsletter

Check out this month's newsletter for insights on global construction market trends. Stay updated with construction news headlines from around the world.

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Smarter infrastructure: The rise of short-span steel bridges

Steel-timber hybrid buildings

Application of high strength steel in structures

Steel connections for safe, reliable, and sustainable construction

Steel structures and fires

Steel application in Zero Energy Buildings

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