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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.

Bridges

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

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.

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.

Naala Badu: Award-Winning Steel Innovation in the Art Gallery of New South Wales (AGNSW)

Andrew Phillips, Structural Engineer at Arup, discusses the Naala Badu (formerly known as Sydney Modern Project) project, which won the Best Project of the Year 2024 constructsteel award. He highlights the innovative use of steel in transforming the Art Gallery of New South Wales (AGNSW), focusing on sustainability, adaptive reuse of historical structures, and the architectural collaboration that brought the gallery’s expansion to life.

Steel-timber hybrid buildings

This publication is a key step forward in understanding the full potential of steel‐timber hybrid structures in high‐rise buildings and clarifying the benefits of steel‐timber hybrid construction for the tall building industry

CSCEC Science and Industry joins constructsteel

CSCEC Science and Industry has joined constructsteel as an Associate member. CSCEC is China’s largest steel-structure group. In China, it has five regional companies, four business divisions, and five modern steel structure manufacturing bases. With an annual production capacity of more than 1.2 million tons, CSCEC Science and Industry ranks first in the industry. CSCEC Science and Industry has operations across the world, including in Asia, America, Europe, Africa, and Oceania.