Design
The design process encompasses the architectural design, the development of the structural concept, the analysis of the steel structure and the verification of members. Steel solutions are lighter than their concrete equivalents, with the opportunity to provide more column-free flexible floor space, less foundations and a fast, safe construction programme. For the designer, a steel solution means reliable materials, assured material and section properties, precise off-site manufacture and extensive support including software, design guides and easy to use resistance tables.