• General Benefits
  Most cost-effective mid-rise structural material.
  Shorter and predictable construction schedule.
  Highest strength-to-weight ratio of any building material.
  100% recyclable.
  68% industry recycling rate.
  Non-combustible – does not burn nor contribute fuel to the spread of a fire.
  Inorganic – will not rot, warp, split, crack or creep.
  Dimensionally stable – does not expand or contract with moisture content.
  Consistent material quality – produced in strict accordance with national standards, no regional variations.
• Benefits to the Builder
  Substantial discounts on builders’ risk insurance.
  Lighter than other framing materials.
  Non-combustible.
  Easy material selection – no need to cull or sort the pile and small punch list.
  Saves job-site time with ease of panelization off-site.
  Straight walls and square corners.
  Windows and doors open and close as they should.
  Less scrap and waste (2% for steel vs. 20% for lumber).
  Price stability – price spikes are extremely rare.
  Consumer perceives steel as better.