Disaster prevention & restoration

Best practice guidebook

Disaster prevention and restoration using steel solutions

This is the second edition of the Best Practice Guidebook for Disaster Prevention and Restoration Using Steel Solutions, an extensive reference dedicated to the innovative application of steel solutions related to disaster prevention and restoration. This guidebook is presented by constructsteel, the steel construction market development programme of the World Steel Association (worldsteel).

Since the first edition’s release, this guidebook has gained strong recognition from the construction industry as an essential resource for stakeholders dedicated to resilient infrastructure. Based on valuable feedback and ongoing advancements in steel technology, this revised and expanded edition offers several updates and improvements.

This edition introduces new steel product solutions from constructsteel’s members, reflecting recent sector advancements, with practical applications that demonstrate steel’s proven performance in disaster prevention and restoration. It emphasizes the solutions’ key properties such as strength, resilience, corrosion resistance, durability, and rapid deployment in emergencies. Beyond the expanded content, this edition has been revised to align with current industry knowledge and best practices. Additionally, the layout has been reorganized for better navigation, and illustrations have been updated to enhance visual appeal and accessibility.

Chairman, worldsteel / CEO & Managing Director, Tata Steel

Thachat Viswanath Narendran

“I am pleased to introduce the second edition of the Disaster Prevention and Restoration using Steel Solutions guidebook. Natural disasters, intensified by rising temperatures and extreme events, continue to test the resilience of societies and infrastructure. Since the first edition in 2024, we have expanded our knowledge of how steel can support preparedness, enhance resilience, and enable faster recovery. This new edition presents updated and proven solutions from constructsteel members across the world, combining technical performance with cost-effectiveness and long-term viability. It also reflects the industry’s efforts to reduce emissions, embrace circular economy principles, and prioritise resource efficiency. With demand for low-emission steel increasing, we see encouraging progress. We trust this guidebook will be a practical resource and encourage wider collaboration in applying steel solutions for disaster prevention and recovery.”

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