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05 May Weathering Steel Design Trends: Blending Strength, Style, and Sustainability
Weathering steel, often recognized by its popular trademark COR-TEN®, has evolved from a utilitarian industrial material into a sought-after design element across architecture, landscaping, and infrastructure. As we progress into 2025, architects, landscape designers, and civil engineers continue to find innovative ways to incorporate this rugged yet refined material into the built environment. Below, we explore the key design trends shaping the use of weathering steel today.
07 Jan 2025 Weathering Steel Outlook: A Durable Trend for Modern Construction
As we step into 2025, the construction and architectural industries are poised for another dynamic year of innovation and sustainability. One material that continues to capture attention and redefine possibilities is weathering steel. With its unique aesthetic, unparalleled durability, and environmental benefits, weathering steel is becoming a staple in both functional and artistic applications.
14 Jun Enhancing the Clutha Gold Trail Experience with Weathering Steel Pedestrian Bridges
Nestled in the picturesque region of Otago on the South Island of New Zealand, the Clutha Gold Cycling & Walking Trail has become a beloved destination for both locals and tourists. Thanks to Calder Stewart this trail, renowned for its diverse and stunning landscapes, now features a series of weathering steel pedestrian bridges on the section between Milton and Waihola. We’re proud to have supplied the weathering steel material and Cor-Match welding wire for a project that not only enhances the aesthetic appeal of the trail but also showcases innovative engineering suited to the local environment.
17 Nov Unveiling the NSBA’s Uncoated Weathering Steel Reference Guide
Staying at the forefront of industry advancements is not just a commitment–it's a necessity. The National Steel Bridge Alliance (NSBA) has taken a pioneering step towards excellence with its recently published Uncoated Weathering Steel Reference Guide. As a trusted supplier of high strength and high strength weathering steels, we recognize the significance of this comprehensive guide and its potential to revolutionize the way our customers approach uncoated weathering steel.
21 Apr Steel vs. Concrete: Which is More Environmentally Friendly?
Concern over “greener” or more “environmentally-friendly” choices has never been greater, especially in bridge construction. Sustainability revolves around three pillars–social, environmental, and economic. Essentially, a bridge build should consider the environment, but also improve the economy and social situation of the area the bridge is built in:
13 Apr Bridge Owners Look to Steel to Fix our Nation’s Infrastructure
Is the steel industry ready to repair our nation’s bridges? Charles J. Carter, SE, PE, PhD, president of the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) and executive director of the National Steel Bridge Alliance, says yes.
06 Apr Weathering Steel: A Sustainable Solution to Bridge Construction
Sustainability and “green building” are terms we hear more and more of these days in bridge construction. However, environmentally-sensitive building is not a new phenomenon. The modern practice of green building emerged in the 1990s. Sustainable building involves many components, such as energy efficiency, water management, reducing waste, and selecting sustainable materials.
17 Feb Weathering Steel Bridges
Have you spotted a rusty-looking bridge in your community or while traveling? From pedestrian bridges to highway bridges, corten-equivalent weathering steel is often used as an alternative for bridge construction. While conventional steel bridges take advantage of the latest advances in automated fabrication and construction...