Going Green
Every industry is feeling the pressure to start going green, to adapt to the expanding world of environmental awareness. But for the steel industry, this pressure is nothing new. It's a movement that steel producers and distributors have believed in for decades.
As industries advance more in research and technology, it's becoming even more obvious that using steel as a primary building material is environmentally responsible. What's surprising to some however, are the financial incentives for owning a building that is environmentally conscious. Those rewards can come in the form decreased construction timelines, increased operating efficiency and energy savings. These clear advantages make steel the quintessential green building material.
Recycled Steel
When it comes to sustainable qualities, recycled steel separates it from other building materials. Steel is the most recycled material in the world. In fact, more than 650 million metric tons of steel are recycled every year, more than all other materials combined.
But it's not just that steel can be recycled. It's that when steel is recycled, it retains all its properties without losing any quality. That means steel has a potentially never-ending life cycle that reduces production waste while also conserving energy and natural resources.
Your Steel Building Project
All of these environmental efforts are valuable to our society, but the benefits of a steel building aren't limited to large-scale, long-term initiatives. When choosing steel for your project, you can see immediate environmental and financial results. When you choose the ARCO difference you will witness even more long lasting, successful outcome.
Why Metal Buildings Are Environmentally Friendly
- The durability and strength of metal building kits conserve natural resources
- Components used to customize the look and functionality of prefab buildings can be easily deconstructed and repurposed or recycled
- The prefabrication process decreases transportation and construction time, leading to reduced carbon emissions and material waste
Prefab Buildings Are Also Financially Friendly
- Minimal maintenance is required
- Steel structures require less material, which can decrease transportation and construction costs
- Design flexibility encourages energy efficient practices such as insulation, solar panel installation and natural lighting that can lower energy costs
You don't have to look too far to see an ARCO Steel Building. Our credentials over the past years include more than 20,000 buildings. During that time, we've assembled the man-power and manufacturing capabilities to guarantee a premium quality product backed by excellent service.
Our experienced construction and engineering design specialists are available on demand to solve your building problems and design complete systems to your exacting specifications. When you call ARCO you get more than exceptional quality and value at a competitive price.
