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| Steel industry presents itself with a compact exhibit at BAU 2011  Steel is the key for new generations of buildings. Comprehensive recycling at the end of its useful life is what characterises steel as a regenerative building material. It is nearly irreplaceable, even when combined and in interaction with other building materials. Furthermore, steel will continue to increase in importance in the future. After all, to reach the environmental objectives pursued by the political sector and promote sustainable construction, increasingly strict requirements are being placed on the products and techniques used in construction for which steel already offers a variety of solutions. Information about these solutions will be available to visitors at BAU in Munich from 17 - 22 January 2011.Steel producers, traders, processers and their organisations will all be represented in the same hall to give industry professionals and everyone interested in the building process a comprehensive look at construction expertise with knowledgeable contacts and distances that are kept to a minimum. The steel industry has been committed to the goal of sustainability for quite some time. And since it is one of BAU's main themes, the profiles and products at the 2011 fair will revolve around increased efficiency and sustainability, flexible and recyclable building systems, high-performance structural steel to conserve resources as well as facades and protection systems for especially durable buildings that retain their value. The range of information and consulting services addresses architects, planners, engineers and metalworking trades as well as building owners and future professionals in the industry. The newly formed trade association >>bauforumstahl and its co-exhibitors ArcelorMittal, Gallardo, Salzgitter and other representatives of the steel trade are exhibiting at a joint exhibition stand with 340 m² of space. Their exhibits will revolve around a presentation campus, the slogan of which is "New Thinking for Sustainable Building". Renowned architects and structural engineers will report on the latest topics in the sectors for sustainability, industrial/commercial construction, office and administration-building construction and building culture. Depending on the topic, the campus programme is being carried out in conjunction with various organisations including the German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB) and the Institute Construction and Environment (IBU). The Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for structural steel (open rolled sections and heavy plates) that applies to all of Europe and is due to be released in time for BAU will also be introduced. It gives engineers and architects assistance when planning sustainable structures made from steel and gives building owners added security with regard to property retaining its value. The Stahl-Informations-Zentrum (Steel Information Centre) will combine its consulting expertise with that of the Industrial Association for Structural Systems in Lightweight Metal Construction (IFBS) and Institut Feuerverzinken (Galvanisation Institute) at a joint exhibition stand. Current requirements regarding energy optimisation of buildings call for roofs and facades with extremely effective thermal insulation. Structural components made from surface-treated steel that have excellent thermal insulation properties and are lightweight, which makes them easy to install, will be presented. The sandwich, trapezoidal plate and panel systems feature covering shells less than 1 mm thick. They are now being used to cover production and warehouse halls as well as office and administrative buildings. Given the diverse range of available colours and shapes, they also offer a great deal of flexibility with regard to architectural design. Galvanised steel sections not only ensure optimal protection against corrosion, they are also the basis for lightweight, sturdy and extremely long-lasting supporting structures that are flexible and can be adapted to changing uses. The joint exhibition stand of Informationsstelle Edelstahl Rostfrei (Stainless Steel Information Office) features more than 20 companies from the stainless-steel industry that specialise in everything from connecting techniques to rooftop solar systems. Stainless steels contribute considerably to building sustainability and care. write your comments about the article :: © 2010 Construction News :: home page |