Sound and Vibration Steel Timber (SoViST) has been developed to support architects, building physics advisors and structural engineers aiming to find the optimal acoustic performance of lightweight buildings structured with steel or timber.
In March, Global experts gathered at Tata Steel India’s first Construction Conclave held in Dubai, UAE, to explore how recent successes and innovations in construction could shape a rewarding future for India’s steel industry.
A cooperation agreement between The World Steel Association and the Russian Federation’s Steel Construction Development Association is expected to encourage even closer ties going forward.
Steel is utilised globally in the construction of infrastructure, from bridges to tunnels, airports and train stations. It is a versatile and durable material that provides solutions to the engineering challenges these projects often represent.
As the planet’s populations continue to grow and urban areas must accommodate them, the pressure on the residential construction sector is only set to increase. What benefits does steel offer for residential building projects?