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Published May 26, 2026 by Qingdao Newforge Steel Structure. This report analyzes 2026 steel construction trends: prefabricated steel structures, sustainable practices, and advanced fabrication technologies. Explore $148.3B market growth and modern building solutions.

Rebar output across China over January-May this year declined by 12.2% on year to 72.57 million tonnes

Welding expert Duane Miller wrote an excellent pair of articles for the February and March 2024 issues of STRUCTURE Magazine. The articles described 10 conditions where welds can experience uneven loading. These conditions can be problematic if not avoided or given special attention in design. The common assumption that applied loads cause uniform stresses in a weld does not apply for these conditions. However, what if you are using a design approach that never makes such an assumption? Connection design by inelastic analysis, for example using the component-based finite element method (CBFEM) such as implemented in IDEA StatiCa Connection, makes no broad assumptions about the distribution of stress in welds, or any other components. Stresses arise naturally in the analysis based on the stiffness of the various components of the connection. This article walks through each of Miller’s 10 conditions to identify what special attention they require when designing by inelastic analysis.

The hot-rolled coil market in Northern Europe continued to show positive momentum through the week ending Friday August 28, with market sources reporting higher tradeable levels and offers.

Prefab steel structure workshops are revolutionizing modern manufacturing and industrial setups. With their rapid construction, cost-effectiveness, and flexibility, these structures address many pain points in traditional building methods. This article explores the key advantages, construction process, design considerations, and maintenance strategies for prefab steel workshops, offering businesses insights into optimizing their operations.

Polish domestic long steel prices remained stable in the week to Friday August 14 amid weak demand, thin liquidity and low buying appetite, with the summer slowdown continuing to curb trading activity. No new transactions were heard during the assessment week as market participants continued to adopt a wait-and-see approach