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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.

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.

Bridges

See how steel enables resilient, sustainable, and cost-effective bridge construction, from landmark structures to essential infrastructure.

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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.

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.

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.

Newsletter

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.

Steelworks New Zealand’s Hinuera Sheds project – Excellence in sustainability constructsteel award winner 2024

Steelworks New Zealand wins the constructsteel Excellence in Sustainability Award 2024 for the Hinuera Sheds project. Co-Director Grier Fuller shares insights on sustainable steel construction and industry impact.